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Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Business and local leaders gathered at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards dinner. Having been established in 1949, the gathering celebrated the 75th anniversary of the organization. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks was the special guest speaker and he focused his remarks on […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Burns

Ashley National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Burns

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prescribed burns are underway in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District and are expected to run through May 21st. As always, burning is contingent upon acceptable weather conditions. “Timing of the prescribed fire should allow for its completion prior to Memorial Day weekend, having the burn in patrol and mop-up status,” shares the announcement. “Engine, hotshot, […]

UDOT Awards $95 Million For Utah Trail Network

UDOT Awards $95 Million For Utah Trail Network

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that nearly $95 million dollars in funding was awarded for 19 new paved trails across the state and one of those projects is located in Uintah County. “Generations from now people will look back at this moment and realize how pivotal the Utah Trail Network was in […]

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sexual assault allegations against a member of the Duchesne High School basketball team have surfaced publically this week and the Duchesne County School District Superintendent issued a statement in response. According to the KSL report announcing the allegations, the Cedar City Police confirmed that multiple players from the Duchesne team were investigated in connection with […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Roosevelt

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Roosevelt

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man with a history of DUI was arrested once again this week and is now facing a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 59-year-old Anson Les Manning, a restricted driver with a revoked license, was sitting in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle near 1300 West Highway 40 in Roosevelt […]

False Identity Used During Arrest Catches Up To Vernal Woman

False Identity Used During Arrest Catches Up To Vernal Woman

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The decision to use a false identity eventually caught up to a woman arrested this spring in Uintah County. On April 17th, a woman contacted central dispatch to say that while taking care of other citations with Pleasant Grove Justice Court, she was informed that she had recent citations from Vernal City for possession of […]

Local Teachers Earn Over $7000 Incentive Bonus

Local Teachers Earn Over $7000 Incentive Bonus

May 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A group of 11 teachers in the Uintah School District were presented with an exciting bonus check this week as part of Utah’s Effective Teachers In High Poverty Schools incentive program. The program was created last year and the District opted to participate with half the funding provided by the state and half by the […]

Meet The Candidate: Mike Kennedy For US Congressional District 3

Meet The Candidate: Mike Kennedy For US Congressional District 3

May 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Mike Kennedy, a GOP candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, secured the Republican nomination at the recent State Republican Convention. As one of 10 candidates running for the office, Kennedy did not gather signatures but will be on the primary ballot as the Republican nominee. During an interview with Evans Family Media, Kennedy shared that […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Hosting EMS For Children Safety Fair Event

Uintah Basin Healthcare Hosting EMS For Children Safety Fair Event

May 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare has announced plans to celebrate EMS for Children or EMSC Day, part of National EMS Week. The day is an annual opportunity to thank EMS clinicians for their dedication to meeting children’s unique health needs and to spotlight the work of the federal EMSC Program. In celebration of the 2024 theme, “Honoring […]

Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County

Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state certified narcotic K9 gave a positive indication […]

Construction On Diamond Mountain Road To Begin May 20; Delays Anticipated

Construction On Diamond Mountain Road To Begin May 20; Delays Anticipated

May 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Continued construction on Diamond Mountain Road will begin on Monday, May 20th, and delays are anticipated. The work is expected to last 5 to 6 weeks and traffic will be reduced to one lane during daylight hours. “Please help maintain a safe construction zone by following all traffic control signs and directions from flaggers and […]