A retired local K9 is in need of some help. Arctos is an 8-year-old German Shepard. She retired from the Naples Police Department on March 4th, 2019, after working 3 years as a dual purpose K9.
Month: August 2020
6400 Fire in Fruitland Burns Home and Outbuildings; Damages Others
The ‘6400 Fire’ started around noon on the south side of Highway 40 and unfortunately a house burned down, one was damaged, and several sheds and outbuildings were lost. Thankfully, no loss of life or injury has been reported.
Photo Cred: Sharon Cook
Small Plane With 6 People on Board Crashes Near Moon Lake
There did not appear to be any life threatening injuries as result of a plane crash on Friday morning in Duchesne County. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched to the crash near Moon Lake at about 11:45am.
Zions Bank in Vernal Undergoing Extensive Remodel Project
A historic building in Vernal featured in books and television shows, including Ripley’s Believe It or Not, is getting a major remodel. Zions Bank representative Zachery Modde announced this week at the Vernal Chamber luncheon that the bank will be moving on August 7th from their famous building on Main Street into the old Oak House Furniture building just south on the same block.
Record Fish Caught on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced Wednesday that another record fish has been caught on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Chance Scott was fishing the Gorge recently when he caught a 53 pound 15 ounce lake trout.
TriCounty Health Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Caused by Onions
Have you recently purchased onions for your business or home? If so, pay attention. TriCounty Health Department announced Thursday that onions have been identified as the cause of a Salmonella outbreak in the tri-county area and throughout the state of Utah.
Winners of 2020 Alive After Five
Everyone who participated in this year's Alive After Five should hold their heads up proud for sharing their amazing talents with the community. The Basin was wowed and entertained.
FBI Offering $12,500 Reward For Information on Suspect in Police Officer Assault
The FBI announced Thursday that they are offering a reward of up to $12,500 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an unidentified male who assaulted a police officer during the Salt Lake City protests on May 30th.
Retired Local K9 'Arctos' Needs Help Getting Back On Her Feet
A retired local K9 is in need of some help. Arctos is an 8-year-old German Shepard. She retired from the Naples Police Department on March 4th, 2019, after working 3 years as a dual purpose K9. Arctos has enjoyed family life since her retirement but misfortune recently struck when she was diagnosed with Autoimmune Mediated Polyarthritis that has attacked her front wrists and unfortunately there is no cure.
Litigation Between Chivers and Uintah School Board Resolved
The ongoing litigation between the Uintah School District Board of Education and board member Dave Chivers has been resolved. Uintah School District issued a press release on Thursday with the details.