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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
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Fire Weather Watch And Red Flag Warnings In Effect
High temperatures and fire weather watches continue for the region with Uintah County Emergency Management sharing that a ‘Red Flag Warning’ has also been added today. Much drier air moved into the area over the weekend which resulted in fire weather watches issued...
DWR: New Regulations For Hunting Guides And Outfitters Go Into Effect July 1
A new law passed during the 2025 legislative session regarding hunting guides and outfitters in the state of Utah goes into effect July 1st. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, the new law moves enforcement authority from the Utah Division of Professional...
Obituaries
Laura “Fran” Clare
Funeral services for Fran Clare will be held Saturday at 11:00am Naples 1st Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West), and...
Aleen Deon (Merkley) Barker
Funeral services for Aleen Barker, age 79, the wife of the late Terry Barker, will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). A visitation for family and friends will take place Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00...
Kaylem Cesspooch
Funeral services for Kaylem Cesspooch, age 22, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Dennis Clayton Curtis
Funeral services for Dennis Clayton Curtis, age 74 the husband of Racheal Reed Curtis of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday, may 31 at 12 noon at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
Robert “Bob” Stinger
Funeral Mass for Robert Stinger, age 80, of Roosevelt, husband of Cindy Bowden Stinger, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Helen’s Catholic Church. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation will follow...
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DWR: New Regulations For Hunting Guides And Outfitters Go Into Effect July 1
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UDOT: Highway 40 Construction Starting From Bridgeland To Roosevelt
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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
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UDOT: Temporary Northbound Passing Lane Closures On US-191 North Of Vernal
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Roosevelt City Update On Water Line Replacement Projects
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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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