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Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history had finally ended. Following the Senate vote, Senator John Curtis shared the following statement: “I commend the Senate’s action to end the shutdown that has cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars and negatively...
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Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history had finally ended. Following the Senate vote, Senator John Curtis shared the following statement: “I commend the Senate’s action to end the shutdown that has cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars and negatively...
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Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course
The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement has an important reminder for shed hunters in the Uintah Basin. The shed hunting season is open but remember: all need to complete the free, mandatory Antler Gathering Ethics Course. “During winter, big game animals, especially...
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
USU Uintah Basin researchers are everywhere it seems, most recently presenting in Houston, Texas. “Undergrad student researcher Michael Davies and Dr. John Lawson from the Bingham Research Center took the stage at the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual...
Obituaries
Mary Jeanne (Merrill) Tollefson
Funeral services will be held on March 23, 2024, at noon at the Glines 3rd Ward chapel at 475 West 100 South in Vernal, UT. A visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, March 22, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home located at 410...
Pearl Gamble
A Celebration of Life for Pearl Jean Richens Gamble, age 75, of Ballard, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Altamont Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George
Graveside services for Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George age 78, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Vernal, the wife of the late Charles George, will be held for March 23, 2024 at 10:00am the Rockpoint Cemetery (2250 West 2500 North). Services under the direction of the...
Lois Dudley
Funeral services for Lois Joann Christensen Dudley, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Chapel. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Neola Cemetery. Services under the direction...
Jesse Raymond York
Funeral services for Jesse Raymond York, age 95 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m at the Glines Stake Center, 78 Aggie Blvd. A viewing will be held for family and friends preceding the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in...
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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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Tiny Home Village Planned For Vernal City
Plans for a tiny home village are underway in Vernal City. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update of the...
‘Lose Yourself 5K’ To Help Bluebell Woman Battling Cancer
The Uintah Basin takes care of its own and the wonderful family behind the Bluebell Cornmaze appreciates every year as...
Today Is The Day To Dress As A Dinosaur And Help Break Guinness World Record
Today is the day to be part of making history in Dinosaurland! If you have a dinosaur costume in the closet waiting to...
Strata Networks Pledges $70,000 To USU Uintah Basin Technology Program
USU announced on Wednesday that Strata Networks has made a significant pledge towards the USU Uintah Basin General...
DWR Ribbon Cutting For Cook WMA In Daggett County
A special ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday for the Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County. The Cook...
Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal
Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of...
Soft Opening For Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Ahead Of 2026 Grand Opening
While the grand opening for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is scheduled for 2026, the course is operational and is in a...
Book Cliffs Watershed Project Complete
Thanks to a drop in deer numbers over the last few decades, Utah has made habitat restoration projects a priority. The...
Sweetwater County Sheriff On Wyoming Virtual Care Crisis Program
Sweetwater County is setting the example for the rest of Wyoming as a Virtual Crisis Care program is implemented...
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
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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.
