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Operation Easter Basket Seeking Donations

Operation Easter Basket Seeking Donations

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Easter fun with egg hunts, baskets, and special gifts are not always an easy expense for families struggling on a tight budget. Operation Easter Basket put on by Rocky Mountain Care and Landmark Assisted Living is gathering donations to help lighten that burden. Donations of baskets, plastic eggs, stuffed animals, books, toys, candy, grass filler […]

DWR Asks That Dogs Be Kept On Leash While Recreating Outdoors

DWR Asks That Dogs Be Kept On Leash While Recreating Outdoors

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources makes a firm request every spring: if you are enjoying the great outdoors with your dog, please make sure that your pet doesn’t chase or harass the wildlife. Due to deep snow, Utah big game animals often struggle to find food during the winter and by early spring, the wildlife […]

McCoy Flats Trailhead Sign Stolen; Public’s Assistance Requested

McCoy Flats Trailhead Sign Stolen; Public’s Assistance Requested

Mar 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Authorities are looking for the public’s help in a case of vandalism in Uintah County. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office shared on Tuesday that the Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying anyone involved in vandalism to the McCoy Flats Trailhead. McCoy Flats is a mountain bike trail system […]

Duchesne County Man In Pursuit Of $20 Arrested For Assault And Robbery

Duchesne County Man In Pursuit Of $20 Arrested For Assault And Robbery

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man intent on getting $20 dollars he was owed ended up arrested and in jail for felony Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Burglary and all without recovering his $20 dollars. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 67-year-old Terry Glen Thayn went to a residence in unincorporated Duchesne County on March 7th to demand his […]

Vernal City Chief Of Police Retires; City Council Approves New Chief

Vernal City Chief Of Police Retires; City Council Approves New Chief

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big change has taken place in the Vernal City Police Department. Vernal City shared this week that “after 29 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Vernal City Police Department, Dylan Rooks is retiring and bidding farewell to his esteemed career in law enforcement and as the Vernal City Chief of Police.” City […]

Unemployment

Unemployment

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated unemployment data. January’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.8 percent. Approximately 50,300 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s December unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.8 percent. The January national unemployment rate is 3.7 percent. Daggett County unemployment is 3.6 percent, down from 4.2 percent one year […]

Ashley National Forest Invites All To Take Advantage of Winter Recreation

Ashley National Forest Invites All To Take Advantage of Winter Recreation

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It may feel like spring in the valley but Ashley National Forest is reminding residents that winter recreation is still in season in the mountains. “Due to continued snowfall on higher elevations of the forest, winter recreation opportunities remain plentiful,” shares the announcement. “Some locations have perhaps the best conditions of all winter.” So what […]

Uintah County Jail Inmate Suffers Fatal Medical Event On Monday

Uintah County Jail Inmate Suffers Fatal Medical Event On Monday

Mar 12, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An investigation into the death of a Uintah County Jail inmate is underway. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday that, on March 11th at approximately 6:40am, a state inmate housed in the Uintah County Jail suffered a medical event while eating breakfast. “Staff responded quickly and rendered aid until ambulance crews arrived and transported […]

USU Uintah Basin Advisor Receives National Recognition

USU Uintah Basin Advisor Receives National Recognition

Mar 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An academic advisor for USU Uintah Basin has received national recognition. The Utah State TODAY announcement shares that advisor Maygen Simm has been recognized for outstanding work in advising by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Simm earned the Global Community of Academic Advising Region 10 Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Advising. Simm will […]

Uintah Fire District Burning Requirements

Uintah Fire District Burning Requirements

Mar 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The feeling of spring is in the air and for some that means getting an early start on yard cleanup. Uintah Fire District burn requirements state that for agricultural burning no burn permit is required through the month of May but you are still required to call dispatch to inform them of the plan to […]

Union Sterling Scholars Ready For Region Competition

Union Sterling Scholars Ready For Region Competition

Mar 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Union High School Sterling Scholars are ready for Region competition this week. This year’s scholars for Union are Brianne Bird for Science, Deegan Brokaw for Business and Marketing, Sadie Fitzpatrick for Family and Consumer Science, Krysta Squire for English, Chloe Aland for Visual Arts, Elise Quick for Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics, MaKaylee Riding for Dance, and […]