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Newly obtained documents show how the man suspected of murdering Kimberly Hyde killed the Roosevelt resident before having his family help him clean up the crime and facilitate his escape.

Yellow Lake Fire behavior analyst Dennis Burns reported on Thursday that Wednesday started with the Red flag warning, including stout winds and the fire burning aggressively. Cloud cover moved in around 1pm and the start of the thunderstorms and rain really settled down the fire significantly. They pulled the troops out to the pavement with concerns of the roads getting sloppy and not being able to get out of the mud. Still, minimal rainfall and hail were reported over some portions of the fire area. Moisture and snow made a difference on suppression on Thursday. Forest Service reported on Thursday that “as weather permits, crews will continue to back haul equipment such as pumps and hoses. They are cautioned to be aware of falling snag potential due to precipitation. Operational tactics have primarily shifted from direct suppression to rehabilitation. Dozer lines are being groomed and upgraded with water bars to restore natural water flow. Handlines are also being improved to support proper drainage. Crews are ensuring existing culverts and water pathways on the south end of the fire perimeter are free and clear of obstructions… Area residents may have noticed a burned fire vehicle being towed from the fire area yesterday. Last week, during very active fire behavior, a parked truck was engulfed by flames on the east side of the fire. Firefighters were not in the immediate vicinity of the truck at the time, and no one was injured.” Cold temperatures and moisture are expected through the weekend.

A project getting underway this month could impact travel at times in Naples City. The Ashley Central Irrigation Company’s piping project on 2500 South from Highway 40 to approximately 3000 East will begin next week, shares an announcement from Naples City. BHI, the contractor on the project, shares that the work will start at the south end of the project in the Naples 2500 South area. The work will progress as far west and north as possible before water is turned on in the spring of 2025. “When the water stops in the fall of 2025, BHI will resume their efforts to finish the project at the head gate off of Ashley Creek. There will be operations happening throughout the summer of 2025 along most of the canal.” Those that live in Naples can reach out with questions to City Manager Mike Davis at 435-789-9090.

The Uintah County Library not only keeps readers supplied with near endless material but they also offer support to established and blossoming authors. The library is launching WHAM! this November, standing for Writing Hard All Month! This is a chance for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day to write, edit, plot, or just meet other writers, shares the library announcement. They are holding write-ins every Saturday, starting November 2nd. There will be special guest authors at each write-in on hand to answer writing questions. For those that can’t make it to the Saturday events, write-ins will also be held on Tuesday evenings, beginning November 5th. Tuesdays will include a mentor author as well all month long. Another support the Uintah County Library offers authors is an Author Support Group every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. Stay up to date with the Uintah County Library on social media and their website www.uintahlibrary.org.