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Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested
A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press release from Vernal PD, “on July 28, 2026, the Vernal Police Department responded to a local hospital following the death of a 7-month-old infant. The...
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Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested
A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press release from Vernal PD, “on July 28, 2026, the Vernal Police Department responded to a local hospital following the death of a 7-month-old infant. The...
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Project Alley Announcement
Project Alley, the Uintah Basin’s recovery center for women, is focused on their mission to help local women on their recovery journey. As such, the Project Alley Recovery Board made an exciting announcement this week. “Moving forward, the women who come into our home...
Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboy – Ferrell Crozier
The Duchesne County Fair is coming up next week with the theme of ‘Country Pride Nationwide’. This year’s Legendary Cowboy title goes to Ferrell Crozier. Ferrell grew up on a dairy farm in the Neola area. The family eventually switched to the beef cattle business. In...
Obituaries
Kindrik Navanick
Graveside services for Kindrik Navanick age 24, will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.A wake will be held on Friday after 4:00 PM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Center.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
John Allmon
A Memorial Service for John Allen Allmon, age 66 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger .Mortuary.
Fern Long
Services for Fern Long, age 84 of Vernal, will be held on July 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Naples 3rd Ward Chapel 2313 S 1500 E. A viewing for family and friends will be held that same morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery....
Larry Defa
Funeral services for Larry Leo Defa, age 83, of Hanna, Utah, husband of Sheila Wagstaff Defa, will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at the Tabiona chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church from...
Jack Fillingim
A viewing for Jack Fillingim, age 71, of Roosevelt, husband of Cathy Ivie Fillingim, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing he will be cremated.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
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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 Sports
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