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Duchesne County School District Happenings

Duchesne County School District Happenings

Oct 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County School District has several offerings coming up that the public needs to know about. First, English classes are being taught for Spanish speaking adults and teens 16 and older every Wednesday and Thursday evening. For more information, call 435-725-4514. Substitute Bus Driver and Aide training for Duchesne County School District is coming up […]

State Route 35 Reopens; Yellow Lake Fire Report

State Route 35 Reopens; Yellow Lake Fire Report

Oct 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation has reopened State Road 35. North Fork Road and Mirror Lake Highway were also closed due to the Yellow Lake Fire and have reopened as well. Ashley National Forest reports that the Forest Closure remains in effect on both the Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. “Please drive cautiously and stay […]

Man Hitchhikes To Vernal And Steals Truck After Night Out At Bar

Man Hitchhikes To Vernal And Steals Truck After Night Out At Bar

Oct 22, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A case of a stolen vehicle in Uintah County earlier this month ended in charges last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft was reported on October 9th. The complainant stated that he had last driven the Chevy Silverado on October 7th when it was parked near 1085 East Highway 40, possibly […]

Man Arrested After Child Pornography Found On Phone

Man Arrested After Child Pornography Found On Phone

Oct 22, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The owner of a phone that contained child sexual abuse material on it was recently arrested in Duchesne County. In September, a phone that was found was turned over to police and it was reported to have child sexual abuse materials on it. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a warrant was obtained, and […]

Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule

Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule

Oct 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project has officially been placed on the Supreme Court’s schedule. On October 18th, the Supreme Court’s Proceedings and Orders page scheduled the case ‘Set For Argument’ on Tuesday, December 10th. October 18th was also the day that Eagle County, Colorado and the environmental groups opposed to the rail […]

Evacuations Lifted On Yellow Lake Fire

Evacuations Lifted On Yellow Lake Fire

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Cold temperatures and wet snowy weather arrived late last week causing a turn of events on the Yellow Lake Fire. Evacuation orders were lifted by Saturday but forest closures remain in effect for now and crews will continue rehabilitation projects and assessing hot spots. Heavy equipment has been held back to alleviate additional damage to […]

Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference

Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference is coming up next month, hosted by the Duchesne County School District. The free event is for residents of the TriCounty area. The event starts off with a showing of the award-winning film, ‘Screen-Agers’, that probes into the difficulties of youth and the screens that overrun their daily lives. […]

Vernal City Issues Statement On Uintah County Tax Proposition #12

Vernal City Issues Statement On Uintah County Tax Proposition #12

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has issued a statement regarding Proposition #12 on the Uintah County election ballot. The statement shares the following: The 2024 election ballot features federal, state and local candidates as well as state and local amendments and referendums. Soon, registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail. City officials encourage voters to research […]

STEAM Expo Held This Month On USU Roosevelt Campus

STEAM Expo Held This Month On USU Roosevelt Campus

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt USU campus came alive earlier this month with students grades 5 through 8 for the STEAM Expo. Over 1,100 students attended the event that focused on STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. “Community engagement is one of the three pillars in our vision statement at USU Uintah Basin,” shares USU Uintah […]

Court Documents Reveal Additional Details On Tragic Kimberly Hyde Murder

Court Documents Reveal Additional Details On Tragic Kimberly Hyde Murder

Oct 21, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Court documents reveal additional details in the tragic Kimberly Hyde murder. The investigative team identified Henry Resuera and a juvenile as the suspects in the case. The juvenile is currently in custody while Henry Resuera traveled to another country prior to being identified as a suspect and investigators are actively collaborating with the FBI and […]