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Jack Daniels, Meth, Mushrooms, And Cocaine All In Vehicle Of DUI Arrest

Jack Daniels, Meth, Mushrooms, And Cocaine All In Vehicle Of DUI Arrest

Jul 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Uintah County near milepost 135 on Highway 40 resulted in a DUI arrest and a variety of drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer noticed an open container of Jack Daniels at the feet of the front passenger. The officer identified the driver as 50-year-old Eugenia Taveapont […]

3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

Jul 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 230 teams made up of over 1000 total people took to the city streets, country roads, nooks, and public spaces in Uintah County over the weekend in pursuit of some quick cash. In fact, teams participating in the 3rd annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt stayed out most the night from Friday to Saturday hoping […]

Pedestrian Struck In Vernal Crosswalk; Vernal PD Enforcing Crosswalk Laws

Pedestrian Struck In Vernal Crosswalk; Vernal PD Enforcing Crosswalk Laws

Jul 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Police Department had a special focus on Pioneer Day of making traffic stops of drivers failing to yield to pedestrians on a Main Street crosswalk. During the enforcement period, an accident occurred in another area of Vernal that really drove home their message to drivers. A female pedestrian was struck and suffered non-life-threatening […]

2nd Outlaw Trail Production Of 2024 Season Happening In August

2nd Outlaw Trail Production Of 2024 Season Happening In August

Jul 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Outlaw Trail Theater enjoyed a great run of ‘Let’s Go! The John Wesley Powell Story’ this summer but did you know there are more nights of entertainment to be enjoyed? In fact, there will be two more shows put on this year. First, they are bringing to the Western Park Amphitheater the Rodgers and Hammerstein […]

Unemployment Report By County

Unemployment Report By County

Jul 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Utah is estimated at 3 percent. Approximately 54,300 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s May unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.9 percent. County unemployment data has been updated with Daggett County at 4.1 percent, Duchesne County ticking up to 3.7 percent, and Uintah County […]

Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboys

Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboys

Jul 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Fair has announced a trio for their 2024 Legendary Cowboys. “When thinking of legendary cowboys from Duchesne County, the Ivie brothers from Strawberry River come to mind. Randy, always called Skeeter, Richard and Roland Ivie are true cowboys through and through,” shares the announcement. “Their days spent growing up on the family […]

Health Warning Issued For Matt Warner Reservoir

Health Warning Issued For Matt Warner Reservoir

Jul 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Health Watch issued for Matt Warner Reservoir was upgraded to a Health Warning on Tuesday, confirming that a Harmful Algal Bloom is present at Matt Warner Reservoir. A Harmful Algal Bloom is just what it sounds like. It’s algae in the water that produces dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. If […]

Employment Update By County

Employment Update By County

Jul 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2024 increased an estimated 2.4% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 41,400 jobs since June 2023. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,766,500. Employment in Daggett County is recorded at 566 which is up from 476 […]

Speirs Fire In Daggett County Nearly 50 Percent Contained

Speirs Fire In Daggett County Nearly 50 Percent Contained

Jul 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of the Wednesday report, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is at 715 acres and has reached 48 percent containment thanks to recent back burn operations. Some closures have been lifted, including the Firefighter Memorial and Green Dale Group campgrounds. Roads and trails still closed to public access include Forest Service Roads 610, 689, […]

1st Annual Kids Business Fair In Roosevelt A Success

1st Annual Kids Business Fair In Roosevelt A Success

Jul 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 1st annual Kids Business Fair held in Duchesne County was a success. Young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 16 showcased their inventions and goods at the Old Mill Park and community members turned out to purchase their one-of-a-kind items. Winners from the Kids Business Fair were announced this week. The first place winner was Benjamin […]