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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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UDOT Multi-Use Trail Project In Vernal Now Under Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation announced that construction is getting started today on a multi-use trail in Vernal that aims to make it safer and easier for students and residents to safely walk and bike between schools, neighborhoods and community...
PL Gulch Fire Update
The PL Gulch Fire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County continues to burn as evacuations were in place and eventually paused over the weekend. The PL Gulch Fire was reported on July 13th about 20 miles Southwest of Meeker. It is now 1,580 acres and 45% contained. There are...
Obituaries
Kenny Santio
Funeral services for Kenny Santio, age 41 of Neola, the son of Lucus Santio, will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake at his brother Robert Lee’s home (11000 N...
Carol Felter
Funeral services for Carol Felter, age 89, formerly of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 11 am at the Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing that morning at the mortuary from 10-10:45 am. prior to the services at the mortuary.Burial...
Max Giles
Funeral services for Thomas Max Giles, age 89 of Hanna, the husband of Carole DeFay Giles, will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. prior to...
Keanna Serawop
Funeral services for Keanna Serawop, age 31 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at her mother, Constance’s, home. Following the funeral service,...
Richard Paul Ingram
Funeral Service for Richard Ingram will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00am at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11.Services under the direction of the...
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The high temperatures made the McCoy Flats Death Race held over the weekend in Uintah County even more appropriately...
UDOT Multi-Use Trail Project In Vernal Now Under Construction
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PL Gulch Fire Update
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Roosevelt Native Elected As SkillsUSA National Officer
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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...
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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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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