The Savage Wellington Transload Terminal has gained attention for its potential to support Utah’s energy market but how far along into the project are they? Phillip Hoskins, Vice President of Business Development at Savage, shares that they have completed the purchase...
Month: January 2025
Rep. Christine Watkins Gives 2025 Legislative Session Preview In KOAL Newsroom
Representative Christine Watkins was a guest on Castle Country Focus, a KOAL radio interview on Castle Country Radio in Price, focusing on what is to come in the 2025 legislative session. Watkins spoke about two bills that she will be pursuing. First, is a bill to...
Uintah Basin Fisheries Among Locations Of New Fishing Records Set In 2024
Uintah Basin destinations were among the locations where new fishing records were set in 2024. A new catch-and-keep record for Colorado River cutthroat trout was set by Bryan Olsen on January 5th, 2024 at Currant Creek Reservoir. The fish was 17 inches long and had an...
What Is Caller ID Spoofing? Uintah Basin Healthcare Educates Public
Uintah Basin Healthcare is sounding the alarm on an issue that is widespread: Spoofing. “We have been made aware of some potential spoofing and phishing attempts to our patients, asking you to update your medical record over the phone,” shares the announcement. “We...
Cox Signs Executive Order To Streamline Permitting Process
Governor Spencer Cox signed Executive Order 2025-01 this week titled ‘Expanding and Improving Permitting Efficiency at Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining’. The order calls on the DEQ and DOGM to find ways to enhance...
Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help To Identify Individuals
Roosevelt City Police Department is once again looking for the public’s help. The agency shared the information on their Facebook page, stating that the Roosevelt Police Department is seeking the help of the public to identify individuals in 5 shared images. Please...
Leland Chapoose
Funeral services for Leland Chapoose, age 40, of Ballard, will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Sunday after 2:00 p.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Man With Beanie Full Of Meth And Pipes Attempts To Run From Police
A Vernal man is facing charges after attempting to run from police while carrying a beanie stuffed with Methamphetamine and glass pipes. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation. While speaking with the...
Savage Announces Crude-By-Rail Transload Terminal For Eastern Utah
Adding to its growing network of transload terminals across North America, an energy service/transport company has announced plans that are expected to unlock opportunities for oil producers and refiners in northeastern Utah. Savage issued a press release on...
Roosevelt PD Requests Public’s Help Identifying Man From Security Footage
Roosevelt City Police Department has requested the public’s help identifying an individual. The agency shared four images on their Facebook page on Wednesday morning of a man who appears to be shopping. In some images the man is wearing a light grey hoodie with a dark...










