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Man Who Made False Report Of Stolen Vehicle Gives Himself Away
A man whose vehicle had evaded the police in an early morning chase in May and claimed that the car had been stolen at that time, gave himself away rather quickly. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 24-year-old Dillan Avery was questioned about the vehicle...
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Man Who Made False Report Of Stolen Vehicle Gives Himself Away
A man whose vehicle had evaded the police in an early morning chase in May and claimed that the car had been stolen at that time, gave himself away rather quickly. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 24-year-old Dillan Avery was questioned about the vehicle...
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Uintah County Jail Inmates Charged With Felony Assault After Fight
Two inmates of the Uintah County Jail are each facing a new felony charge after a major fight between the pair. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Roberto Alvarez Peralta and 48-year-old Gregory Checora had a physical altercation on October 11th...
Record Amount Of Drivers Illegally Passing Uintah School District Buses
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Uintah School District has a message about protecting our most vulnerable pedestrians. “We need your help to keep our kids safe,” shares the District. “This school year, drivers have illegally passed Uintah School...
Obituaries
Max Anderson
Funeral Services for Max Anderson, age 89, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 12:00PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Saturday from 10:45-11:45AM at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Vernal...
Dawna Rae Wardell
Funeral services for Dawna Hall Wardell, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Friday the 14th of July at 11:00 am at the Rockpoint 2nd Ward Chapel (2575 North 1500 West, Vernal, UT). Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 6:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm at the...
Marilyn Dale (Leavitt) Priest
Funeral services for Marilyn Priest, age 81 of Roosevelt, the wife of Ted Priest, will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Central Park Ward Chapel (32 South State Street, Roosevelt). A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from...
Delyle Leo Giles
Funeral services for Delyle L. "Dee" Giles, age 67 of Hanna, the husband of Kathy Giles, will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Tabiona Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 10:45...
Blakely Megan Jenkins
Funeral services for Blakely Megan Jenkins, age 2 months, daughter of Garett Dee Jenkins and Emily Megan Reese, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. ...
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‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Opening Tonight On Uintah High Stage
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DWR: Catch Bald Eagles During Peak Season
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Pariette Wetlands Prescribed Burning Happening Through March
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Collared Gray Wolf Activity Report For February
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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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