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1972 Vernal Murder Case On Hold After Defense Attorney Withdraws From Case
Another attorney has withdrawn from representing Darrell Eugene Choate, the man charged in the 1972 murder of Gregory Nickell. 76-year-old Darrell Eugene Choate of Tooele was taken into custody on November 26th, 2024, by Uintah County Sheriff Detectives at a Salt Lake...
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1972 Vernal Murder Case On Hold After Defense Attorney Withdraws From Case
Another attorney has withdrawn from representing Darrell Eugene Choate, the man charged in the 1972 murder of Gregory Nickell. 76-year-old Darrell Eugene Choate of Tooele was taken into custody on November 26th, 2024, by Uintah County Sheriff Detectives at a Salt Lake...
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Gov. Cox Announces Update To Fireworks Guidance
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday updated fireworks guidance for the upcoming Pioneer Day holiday, returning primary authority over fireworks restrictions to municipalities while preserving the ability to impose additional restrictions in communities where wildfire...
Naples City Fireworks Restrictions Update
Naples City has announced the following determination in regards to fireworks for the 24th of July Holiday: All aerial fireworks are banned in the city limits of Naples. Citizens may not light any fireworks, aerial or ground, within 200 feet of high risk areas on the...
Obituaries
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.
Deon Bird
Graveside services for Deon Bird, age 94, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary at 11:00 - 11:45 AM.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
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...
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A tragic loss of life has been reported in the search area for missing person DeEtte Spencer. The Carbon County...
Gov. Cox Announces Update To Fireworks Guidance
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Naples City Fireworks Restrictions Update
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1972 Vernal Murder Case On Hold After Defense Attorney Withdraws From Case
Another attorney has withdrawn from representing Darrell Eugene Choate, the man charged in the 1972 murder of Gregory...
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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.
Public Affairs
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.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
