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Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
Roosevelt Holy Week Walk Thru
10:00 AM
Local News
Double Fatal Accident On I-80 Near Green River, WY
Two people are dead after the semi they were traveling in on I-80 near Green River, Wyoming, drifted from its lane and crashed into a parked semi on the side of I-80. The crash took place on Sunday, February 8th, near milepost 93. Wyoming Highway Patrol reports on...
Senator Winterton’s SB 23 ‘Chemtrails’ Bill Voted Down In Committee
Senator Ron Winterton’s bill seeking to address the release of chemicals from aircrafts, or so-called ‘Chemtrails’, has failed to move forward. SB23 ‘Airborne Chemicals Amendments’, sought to establish that the release of a chemical or substance from an aircraft for...
Obituaries
Barbara A (Annan) Collins
Funeral services for Barbara Collins, will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Thursday from 9:45am ~...
Lloyd Jeffery Arrive
Funeral services for Lloyd Jeffery Arrive, age 65, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake at the community building on Friday after 4:00 p.m.Burial will be in the Randlett...
Barbara Burton Pratt
Funeral services for Barbara Pratt, ate 98 of Neola, will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00-10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Neola...
Pamela Dollie Muse
Funeral Services for Pamela Muse, age 58 of Myton, the wife of Dwane Davis, will be held at the Myton Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024. There will be a viewing on Thursday at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the...
Marjorie LaRae (Dickamore) Peterson
Funeral services for Marjorie Peterson, age 89 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Ashley 2nd Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue). A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Vernal PD Conducting State-Funded Crosswalk Enforcement Shifts
Vernal Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert around schools and consider their message...
Public Asked To Report Whereabouts Of Missing Juvenile
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing juvenile and is asking for the public to share any...
Bond Hearing Held For Uinta Basin Railway In Duchesne County
A bond hearing was held at the Duchesne County Administration Offices on Monday regarding private activity bonds for...
Guinness Headquarters Does NOT Award Record For Friday’s Record Attempt
While Friday was a magical experience in downtown Vernal as over a thousand community members gathered in dinosaur...
Vernal Regional Airport Hosts Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting Training
Firefighting crews from around the state received hands-on training during the annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting...
Ancient Camel Bone Found Near Vernal 40 Years Ago Still Teaching Scientists
An ancient camel bone found in a sand pit near Vernal nearly 40 years ago is still providing new discoveries for...
DWR Issues Emergency Change To Big Montes Creek Reservoir In Uintah County
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency change to increase the daily fishing limits on several...
Ground Breaking Held For New Uintah Recreation Expansion Building
The ground breaking has officially taken place for the new Indoor Sports Court Facility Expansion project next to the...
Dinosaurs Pack Main Street At Dinah SOAR Days For World Record Attempt
Well over a thousand dinosaurs roamed downtown Vernal on Friday as part of the annual Dinah SOAR Days celebration and...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
