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Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: "This is an unprecedented year on the...
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Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: "This is an unprecedented year on the...
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Accuttoroop To Stand Trial For Child Abuse Homicide
The caretaker charged for the death of a child last fall in Vernal City has been ordered to stand trial. 51-year-old Angela Accuttoroop of Vernal pleaded Not Guilty this week to Child Abuse Homicide in the death of 3-year-old Quinn Cesspooch whom she had been...
Dinosaur National Monument Announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Dinosaur National Monument has announced that Stage 1 fire restrictions have been implemented, starting this Friday, June 26. Tuesday’s announcement states that this is “to protect visitors and monument staff as well as the natural and cultural resources in Dinosaur...
Obituaries
John Robert Burns
Funeral services for John Robert Burns, age 65 of Tridell, the husband of Michelle Burns, will be held Friday , October 4, 2024 at 11AM, at the Tridell LDS Chapel. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday 9:45-10:45AM at the Church.Interment will be in the...
Linda Morrill
Funeral services for Linda Morrill, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Nola Morrill, will be held at October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Following the...
Lloyd Elden Brady
Funeral Services for Lloyd Elden Brady, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 11 AM at the Jensen Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Blackburn Mortuary from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30- 10:45...
Elona Simonette
Funeral services for Elona Simonette, age 89 of Myton, will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery. Services under the...
Jackie Tucker
Funeral services for Jackie Tucker, age 91, of Mt. Emmons, the wife of Vearl Tucker, will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday...
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Local School And Districts Awarded Grants From Utah State Board Of Education
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Repeat Shoplifter Arrested On Felony Charge
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Uintah Students Organize ICE Protest
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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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