The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on further wildfire evacuations.
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Friends Against Family Violence Launches ‘My Voice Has Power’ Campaign
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month so it was fitting that Friends Against Family Violence chose October 1st to launch the local ‘My Voice Has Power’ campaign. Their message is clear, each voice can make a difference. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the ways that interpersonal violence affects our community and that using your voice has the power to create change.
Small Business Grant to Help Employers with Quarantined Employees
Thankfully the Uintah Basin has not so far been hard hit by COVID-19 like other areas of Utah but still there are local effects when individuals are possibly exposed and quarantined. A new grant program is aimed at alleviating that burden on small businesses in Utah.
Monster Trucks Coming to Uintah Basin
Get in the October spirit by watching the monster truck show that is coming to Vernal. Monster Trucks have been around since the late 1970’s when heavily modified pickup trucks were becoming popular and the sports of mud bogging and truck pulling were gaining in popularity.
Pierce Family Halloween Light Show Opens to Delight Local Families
There are those that enjoy decorating for the holidays and there are those that take decorating to Olympic levels. A family in Roosevelt is among the best of the best and they generously share their obsession with the entire community.
Vernal Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Roommate Over Rent Money
A Vernal man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing his roommate over rent money. 27-year-old Cody James Aaron Evans has been charged in 8th District Court with 2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault and Class B Misdemeanor Assault.
Jurors Selected for State of Utah vs. Kristy Lee Whitchurch Murder Trial
Among the first in the State to resume jury trials, 8th District Court in Duchesne County went through the jury selection process on Wednesday in the murder trial of the State of Utah vs Kristy Lee Whitchurch. 39-year-old Whitchurch was “arrested on November 13th, 2018 after a witness came forward and told investigators Whitchurch was directly involved in the April 6th, 2018 assault that resulted in the death of 51-year-old Sherry Lynn Melo.”
Multiple Accidents on Highway 40
There were multiple accidents on Highway 40 on Wednesday. Among those, Utah Highway Patrol shares that a motorcycle was traveling westbound on SR-40 in Gusher when an equipment failure caused the motorcycle to veer off to the right.
Critical Incident Under Investigation After Police Pursuit in Western Colorado
A critical incident on Wednesday that began in Craig and ended near the town of Hayden is under investigation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a press release at the request of Colorado State Patrol sharing the following.
‘Tiny Art, Big Heart’ Show to Benefit Community Kitchen
Moffat County might not be the metropolis of activity but it is showing the world that it has talents and the heart to try. The Northwest Colorado Arts Council is hosting its 2nd annual ‘Tiny Art, Big Heart’ show. This event is “a teeny tiny show” but it brings the members of the community together.