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Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood
Those mourning an unthinkable tragedy that took place when a family was caught in a flash flood last week include family and friends in the Uintah Basin. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage were killed in a...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood
Those mourning an unthinkable tragedy that took place when a family was caught in a flash flood last week include family and friends in the Uintah Basin. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage were killed in a...
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Daggett County Man Rams Patrol Vehicles After Domestic Violence Call
A Daggett County man has been charged after allegedly ramming his vehicle into occupied patrol vehicles and assaulting deputies after being arrested for domestic violence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Officers responded to a call at a Manila residence...
Man Dies Searching For Missing Person In Carbon County
A tragic loss of life has been reported in the search area for missing person DeEtte Spencer. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that 48-year-old Joshua Dovayak lost his life after self-deploying to search independently for 70-year-old woman DeEtte...
Obituaries
Emma Kopp
Graveside services for Emma Bird Kopp, age 80, formerly of Bluebell, will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bluebell Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. at the Hullinger Mortuary prior to going to the cemetery.
Bonnie Hackford
Funeral services for Bonnie Richardson Hackford, age 86, of Lapoint, will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Tridell Cemetery. Services under the...
Judd V Sireech
Celebration of Life for Judd V Sireech, age 50 of Myton, will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A visitation will begin at 4:00 PM.Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Myton City...
Dianna Lynn Espinoza
Funeral services for Dianna Lynn Espinoza, age 60, of Roosevelt, the wife of Jessie Espinoza, will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Duchesne City Cemetery....
Duane Garfield
Funeral services for Duane Garfield, age 55 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at the community building. Following the services, he will be...
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Saying Goodbye To The Amazing K9 Riddick
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Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized
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Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season
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Habitat Projects Focus On Helping Deer Populations
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UBIC Kicks Off With 2026 UBIC Native American Pageant
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Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding
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Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games
Douglas Hatch, a Vernal Veteran, has represented northeast Utah very well at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair...
Dean Thompson Finishes Treatments, Excited And Hopeful For The Future
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Update On Wildfires In The Region
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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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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.
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