Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an accident involving a fire vehicle after a series of unfortunate events during an emergency response last week in the Maeser area.
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Uintah High Football Games Cancelled After Confirmed COVID-19 Case
Uintah High football games have been cancelled after a confirmed COVID-19 case was announced.
Uintah School District Receives $300,000 Broadband Grant
For families with students in Uintah School District with limited internet access at home, a grant may soon help improve your resources at home. Uintah School District announced in a press release on Monday that they have been awarded a $300,000 dollar grant to provide broadband internet for students enrolled in district programs who do not have broadband internet or adequate broadband speeds at home.
Court Proceedings Continue For Those Charged in Melo Murder
The Guilty verdicts delivered by a jury to Kristy Lee Whitchurch in the 2018 Murder of Sherry Lynn Melo may be just the beginning of the trials to come in the case. Whitchurch was found Guilty on October 8th of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Burglary, 2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault, and 1st Degree Felony Murder in the death of Sherry Lynn Melo.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Altamont Clinic Offering Flu Shots
TriCounty Health Department recently held their Flu ShootOut throughout four locations in the Basin. The Center for Disease Control states, "vaccine should be administered by the end of October, but vaccination should continue to be offered as long as influenza viruses are circulating locally and unexpired vaccines are available."
4-H Hosting a Dungeons and Dragons Club
Everyone has heard the name Dungeons and Dragons but not everyone has played the game. If anyone has had an interest in trying this popular roleplaying game, 4-H in Uintah County is starting a Dungeons and Dragons Club. The first meeting will be held today, Tuesday, October 13th at the USU Extension (328 E. 200 S.).
Identities Released on Two Fatalities in Sunday Crash West of Myton
Identities have been released on a tragic fatal three vehicle crash that happened on Highway 40 on Sunday at Mile Post 102 outside of Myton.
Jury Finds Whitchurch Guilty of Murder in 8th District Court
A jury found a Duchesne County woman Guilty of Murder last week in 8th District Court. On October 8th, the jury found 39-year-old Kristy Lee Whitchurch Guilty of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Burglary, 2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault, and 1st Degree Felony Murder in the death of Sherry Lynn Melo.
Take Extra Precautions When Wildfire Smoke is Affecting Air Quality
A hazy sky may not have the same shock value as its occurrence becomes more common but poor air quality can result in side effects, especially for vulnerable individuals. Wildfires from around the West are putting off large amounts of smoke which can literally get trapped in the Uintah Basin for days at a time until the right weather pattern sends it on its way.
Monarch Butterflies Migrating Through Dinosaur National Monument
Fall is known for the weather cooling, the leaves changing colors, and in Dinosaur National Monument, it’s time to keep an eye out for Monarch butterflies. Fall is the peak migration time for Monarchs as they make their way to overwintering sites in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.