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Vernal Regional Airport

Vernal Regional Airport

Feb 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thursday marked the beginning of new service at the Vernal Regional Airport. Membersof the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce and local officials were there bright and earlyto send off Contour Airlines’ inaugural flight out of Vernal. Contour is partnered withAmerican Airlines with service to and from Phoenix, Arizona. Both flights on Thursdaywere full and it […]

Home Invasion Through Doggy Door

Home Invasion Through Doggy Door

Feb 2, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Drinking doesn’t mix with a lot of things, including an uninvited visit to anex-girlfriend’s home, as one man in Uintah County recently found out. While patrollingduring the early morning of January 27th, a Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed asuspicious vehicle at the Naples City Park. Then while patrolling the area, the Deputywas flagged down by […]

Retirement Announced For Uintah County Sheriff’s Office K9 Riddick

Retirement Announced For Uintah County Sheriff’s Office K9 Riddick

Feb 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A very special officer with the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has retired from service. The Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that K9 Riddick has retired after nearly 7 years of service in Uintah County with his partner, Deputy Amy Leishman. “During that time, Riddick responded to over 400 calls for service, including sniffs for illegal […]

Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Traveling Art Exhibit

Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Traveling Art Exhibit

Feb 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special exhibit is making its next stop in the Uintah Basin this month. The Roosevelt Branch Library will be the third stop for ‘The Eyes Have It’ traveling art exhibit through the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. The display is made up of photography from Salt Lake Seven, a group of photographers at […]

Volunteers Needed In Daggett County

Volunteers Needed In Daggett County

Feb 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The February Daggett County Fence Post includes a call for volunteers for two important causes. First, the Daggett County Museum and Visitors Center is hoping to recruit volunteers who love sharing the history of Daggett County and are looking for something fun to do this summer. The times can vary and those interested in this […]

Uintah School District Warns Community Of Sports Fundraiser Scam

Uintah School District Warns Community Of Sports Fundraiser Scam

Jan 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District is warning the community that a scammer is after their money for supposed Uintah sports fundraisers. The District shares that “Uintah High School is aware of a letter that has been sent to local businesses that claims to be raising funds for a 2024 Uintah High Spring Sports poster. The letter […]

Sign Your Special Needs Loved One Up For A ‘Night To Shine’

Sign Your Special Needs Loved One Up For A ‘Night To Shine’

Jan 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you haven’t done so already, the window to sign up your special needs loved one for the ‘Night to Shine’ in Vernal is rapidly closing. February 9th will be a night to remember for hundreds of Uintah Basin residents at the ‘Night to Shine’ hosted by the Vernal Christian Church and sponsored by the […]

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Member Recognized

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Member Recognized

Jan 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A USU Uintah Basin faculty member has been named one of the statewide Adjunct Teachers of the Year. Steve Merrell is an adjunct instructor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on the USU Uintah Basin campus and he has been named the USU 2024 Department of English Adjunct Teacher of the Year. Merrell […]