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Player In Kidnapping Plot Testifies
One of the players in a group arrested and charged in a May plot to kidnap a Vernal child gave testimony about the plot during a preliminary hearing in 8th District Court lastweek. 32-year-old Beth Marilyn Schardine, 36-year-old Ty Lucero Whetten, and24-year-old...
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Player In Kidnapping Plot Testifies
One of the players in a group arrested and charged in a May plot to kidnap a Vernal child gave testimony about the plot during a preliminary hearing in 8th District Court lastweek. 32-year-old Beth Marilyn Schardine, 36-year-old Ty Lucero Whetten, and24-year-old...
Naples City Tree Lighting Event
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Local News
Preventing Winter Fires
This time of year poses increased risks for home fires. The Duchesne Fire Department has shared the following reminders: Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. As you try to stay cozy and warm this winter, stay fire smart! Plug only 1...
Uintah Recreation District Activities For The Coming Year
Registration is opening for upcoming activities through the Uintah Recreation District. The Top Rope Certification Program is for anyone ages 15 and up. There are also Beginner and Intermediate Youth Climbing Classes for ages 5 to 10. Co-ed volleyball leagues start up...
Obituaries
Marjorie Ann Richardson
Funeral services for Marjorie Ann Workman Richardson, age 62 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning at the...
Gladys Peterson
Funeral Service for Gladys Peterson, age 85 of Jensen, will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11 am at the Jensen LDS Chapel with a viewing held 1 hour prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the care of Blackburn Vernal...
Harold “Auer” Warren
Funeral services for Auer Warren, age 93 of Jensen, the husband of Rita Warren, will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jensen Ward LDS Chapel.Visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the direction of...
Larry Allen
Funeral Services for Larry Allen, age 83 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, with viewings held from 12:30 - 1:45 prior to service at the chapel.Burial in the Dry Fork Cemetery, with Military Honors from the...
Anthony Alex Arbaney
Celebration of Life service for Tony Arbaney, age 61 of Vernal, the husband of Traci Arbaney, will be held Sunday October 27th at 3:00pm at the Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel, 2550 W 500 N. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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Spreading Joy this holiday season and Counting our Blessings.
This weeks turkey donation to the Food Pantry in Vernal.
Call Evans Family Media and tell us what you are grateful for. 435-828-KLCY (5529)
You could win a Turkey for Holidays. With every turkey we give away on air we donate a turkey to the food pantry, thanks to the help of Commercial Tire in Vernal and Roosevelt. 
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Altamont Jr. Longhorns Celebrate D.A.R.E. Graduation Day
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Mother/Daughter Duo Facing Felony Charges After Falsely Filling Out Ballot
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George T. Weldon Construction Named Vernal Chamber Business Of The Month
George T. Weldon Construction was named the November 2024 Business of the Month by the Vernal Area Chamber of...
UBTech Names 2025 Student Of The Year
The UBTech Student of the Year was announced during a special banquet on Tuesday evening. Out of the impressive pool...
Spread Holiday Cheer By Making Cards For Seniors
As you’re planning out your holiday activities and acts of kindness try to remember an often forgotten part of our...
Holly Days To Include Christmas Charity Village Once Again
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Vernal Exxon Fire Damage Estimated At $450,000
The recently reopened gas station located next to the T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal is closed down once again...
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.
