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Vernal, Utah Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Vernal! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Vernal traffic crash led to serious child abuse charges
- What this new phosphate project near Vernal could mean for locals
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 52.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vernal Police arrest woman for child abuse, DUI after hitting ex's car with kids on board (abc4.com) — Vernal City Police recently arrested a woman after a reported hit-and-run at a local trailer court, where a parked car was heavily damaged. Court documents say she’s accused of ramming her ex-partner’s vehicle while allegedly under the influence, with a baby and a 9-year-old in her truck, and now faces multiple child abuse, DUI, and domestic violence-related charges. 
• Canadian Phosphate LTD Acquires Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project (basinnow.com) — A major phosphate project just northeast of Vernal, next to Simplot’s existing mine, has been acquired by Canadian Phosphate LTD, which aims to become a key North American supplier. Company leaders say the Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project could support fertilizer and battery supply chains, potentially shaping future jobs and industrial activity in the Vernal area.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Rock and Coal Music Festival gearing up to kick off next week (etvnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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