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Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl
An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane...
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Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl
An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane...
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Uintah Artist’s Painting Featured In ‘Celebrate The West’ Art Competition
A Uintah High School student artist continues to receive recognition for her work and was featured in a multi-state competition. Paisley Harlan’s painting, "The Warning," was selected to represent the state of Utah in the ‘Celebrate the West’ art competition hosted by...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Duchesne County
A man is facing charges again for DUI after being arrested in Duchesne County on May 22nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Terrance Anthony Roufs was the sole occupant in a white Ford SUV. He was asked to exit the vehicle but had difficulty maintaining...
Obituaries
Eli Sireech
Funeral services for Eli Andy Sireech, age 49, of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Gary DeLuca
Funeral services for Gary DeLuca, agge 69 of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Servicesd under the direction of the...
Mark Ferguson
Graveside services for Mark Ferguson, age 68, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a viewing that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Allen Secrest
There will be a viewing for Allen Secrest, age 67 of Roosevelt, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Monday, April 13, 2026. Immediately following the viewing there will be military honors presented. He will then be cremated. At 1:00 p.m.,...
Kathy Rasmussen
Funeral services for Kathy Rasmussen, age 68, of Randlett, wife of Dennis Rasmussen, will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Strawberry Cemetery. Services under the...
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Memorial Day Schedule For American Legion Post 64 Of Roosevelt
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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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