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Meth Found During Probation Check
New charges were filed last week against a Uintah County woman connected to a probation check last month. On November 27th, Kaydee Meacham was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine in her home during a home visit conducted by Adult Probation and Parole. Agents...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Meth Found During Probation Check
New charges were filed last week against a Uintah County woman connected to a probation check last month. On November 27th, Kaydee Meacham was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine in her home during a home visit conducted by Adult Probation and Parole. Agents...
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Local News
Oil Tank Fire In Duchesne County
A massive plume of black smoke could be seen for many miles in Duchesne County on early Friday afternoon, originating a few miles north of Duchesne City. Pictures and concern quickly spread online along with the hope that whatever had happened, that everyone was okay....
BLM Provides More Information On Issue Of Petroglyph Panel Climbing Bolts
The Bureau of Land Management has provided more details about the Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph where information on who installed climbing bolts is sought. “This petroglyph panel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected under the...
Obituaries
Kenneth Price
Graveside Services for Kenneth Joe Price will be held Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 12 noon at the Vernal Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 10:45-11:45 at the Blackburn Mortuary, prior to arriving at the Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Lorena Atwine
Funeral services for Lorena Daybreak Atwine, age 81, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery...
Lorin “Pudge” Merkley
Funeral Services for Lorin "Pudge" Merkley, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11 am at the Maeser Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with viewings held Friday, December 13th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn...
Rose Ann Smuin
Graveside services for Rose Ann Smuin, will be held Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 12 noon at the Lapoint Cemetery.Services under the care of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Lee Hancock
Funeral services for Lee Hancock, age 46 of Vernal, the sone of Randall and Sherry Hancock, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center (150 Skyline Drive). There will be a viewing at the church that morning from 11:30...
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Uintah County Man Charged With Burglary And Theft Of Firearm
A Uintah County man was arrested on Monday after allegedly breaking into a home and stealing a firearm among other...
Grinch’s Days Are Numbered As Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Hones In
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Santa’s SWAT team and are hot on the trail of the infamous...
Vernal City Cobble Rock Parking Lot/Vernal Avenue Project Updates
Vernal City has provided an update as the Cobblerock reconstruction project continues forward. “Last week, the walkway...
Local Company Gives The Gift Of Free Dumping
A local company is wishing all a Merry Christmas by offering a free service to help with Christmas morning cleanup....
Electronics Recycling Offered, Starting January 2nd
TriCounty Health Department and the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up once again to offer a recycling...
Rep. Curtis Introduces Federal Wildfire Relief Act
Representative John Curtis introduced the Federal Wildfire Relief Act last week as legislation designed to support...
Vernal PD: Take A Cab, Not The Wheel, This Holiday Season!
The Vernal Police Department has announced a partnership with A1 Cab to promote safety and help prevent impaired...
Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO
A government shutdown was avoided on Friday after the House easily voted through a resolution in a 366-34 vote...
Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has released the results of the investigation of the Yellow Lake Fire that started September...
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.
