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Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was welcomed during a special city council meeting. No decisions were made at that time but the public was assured that the recorded feedback would be...
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Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was welcomed during a special city council meeting. No decisions were made at that time but the public was assured that the recorded feedback would be...
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Former Vernal Oilers Goaltender Playing On International Stage
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has shared some exciting news about a former Vernal Oilers Goaltender. Levente Hegedus, a member of the Oilers’ 2024-2025 Premier National Championship team, is currently representing Hungary at the 2026 International...
Memorial Day Schedule For American Legion Post 64 Of Roosevelt
Memorial Day is one week from today and the Utah American Legion Post 64 of Roosevelt has shared their schedule for that day as they visit cemeteries before the final ceremony at the Roosevelt Cemetery. American Legion Post 64 will visit six cemeteries to do a 21 gun...
Obituaries
Marlene Tapoof
Funeral services for Marlene Tapoof, age 64, of Whiterocks, will be held on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial...
Marcel Bourque
Funeral services for Marcel Keith Bourque, age 35, of Roosevelt, the husband of Raydel Beath Bourque,will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Kaleb James Spaulding
Funeral services for Kaleb James Spaulding, age 46, of Vernal, husband of Tamara Batty Spaulding will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00PM at the Ashley 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from...
Shaun Galen Oaks
Funeral services for Shaun Galen Oaks, age 59, the son of Gaylynn and Lila Oaks, will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00PM at the Maeser 7th Ward Chapel (2745 West 1000 North). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday 11:30-12:30PM at the Church....
Belva Garner
Funeral services for Belva Elaine Garner, age 93, of Roosevelt, will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Union Track and Field Team Members Win At 3A State Tournament
The Union track and field team had a great showing at the 3A state tournament. The Union boys track team placed third...
Former Vernal Oilers Goaltender Playing On International Stage
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has shared some exciting news about a former Vernal Oilers Goaltender....
Memorial Day Schedule For American Legion Post 64 Of Roosevelt
Memorial Day is one week from today and the Utah American Legion Post 64 of Roosevelt has shared their schedule for...
State Board Recognizes Two Uintah School District Counselors
The Utah State Board of Education and Utah School Counselor Association has recognized two Uintah School District...
Ribbon Cutting Held For Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
It was a beautiful day to celebrate the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata on Friday. The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce...
Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was...
2026 UDOT Projects For Northeastern Utah
Road construction season is getting further underway as summer approaches. The top UDOT projects listed for 2026 in...
Construction Continues On Vernal 100 North Sewer Replacement
Construction is ongoing with the water and sewer improvements along 100 North in Vernal City. Vernal City’s May...
Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Official Ribbon Cutting
Several years in the making, today is the official ribbon cutting celebration for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. In...
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.
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Local Sports
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