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Burbot Bash Ready To Reward Anglers In Cash Prizes

Burbot Bash Ready To Reward Anglers In Cash Prizes

Jan 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s still time to register for the popular Burbot Bash, an event focused on diminishing the invasive eel like fish known for its ugly face and appetite for the native kokanee salmon and trout populations. This year’s Burbot Bash is scheduled for January 26th through the 28th at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. There are thousands of […]

Semi Driver Credits Good Samaritans For Saving His Life After Crash

Semi Driver Credits Good Samaritans For Saving His Life After Crash

Jan 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The aftermath on Utah roads was pretty intense during and after Friday’s storm,especially on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. Stories of heroic search and rescueworkers have been shared but these stories also include the selfless acts of fellowtravelers. One such example happened on Friday as a semi was traveling eastbound onHighway 40 near the Soldier […]

Threat Made Toward Vernal Middle School Found To Be Entirely Unsubstantiated

Threat Made Toward Vernal Middle School Found To Be Entirely Unsubstantiated

Jan 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rumors of a threat of violence made against Vernal Middle School were thankfully notlegitimate. Uintah School District shared the following at 7:03am on January 16th:“Vernal Middle School and the Vernal Police Department have fully investigated apossible threat of violence against VMS and found it to be entirely unsubstantiated. TheUintah School District and local law enforcement […]

Identity Released After Fatal Accident At Strawberry Reservoir

Identity Released After Fatal Accident At Strawberry Reservoir

Jan 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who was killed in an accidenton Sunday on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. A snowmobile driver attempted tocross Highway 40 but made contact with the rear trailer of a semi and sustained fatalinjuries and died at the scene. Weather conditions were snowy and affecting visibility […]

Basin Residents Asked To Be On Lookout For Kentucky Man

Basin Residents Asked To Be On Lookout For Kentucky Man

Jan 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked that the public be on the lookout for aKentucky man whose vehicle has been seen in Duchesne County. 35-year-old JustinCoursey was last known to be driving a 2015 Gray Jeep Compass and was last seen inReidland, Kentucky. He’s considered a Missing and Endangered Person and there havebeen confirmed […]

Man Held On No Bail For Alleged Rape At Duchesne County Senior Center

Man Held On No Bail For Alleged Rape At Duchesne County Senior Center

Jan 17, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is being held on no bail after being charged with 1st DegreeFelony Rape. Court documents state that 49-year-old Bryan Keith Dumas was arrestedafter the victim reported the alleged assault to police and an investigation took place. Theassault reportedly took place at the Duchesne County Senior Citizen’s Center. Dumas isbeing held on […]

Details On Fatal Semi/Snowmobile Accident On Strawberry Reservoir

Details On Fatal Semi/Snowmobile Accident On Strawberry Reservoir

Jan 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Travel near Strawberry Reservoir was especially dangerous over the weekend withweather conditions contributing to a fatal accident on Sunday. According to UtahHighway Patrol, on Sunday at about 8:40pm, there was a group of snowmobilers in theChicken Creek parking area between Mile Marker 50 and 51 on Highway 40. They hadunloaded some snow machines and wanted […]

Man Missing On Western Colorado Slope Found Deceased

Man Missing On Western Colorado Slope Found Deceased

Jan 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A third man reported missing on the Western Colorado Slope in a matter of weeks wasfound deceased on Friday, January 12th. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office shares thattheir Search and Rescue team and a dog from Search and Rescue Dogs of the UnitedStates (SARDUS) descended in the area of mile marker 30 on Highway 13 […]

Ashley Regional Representatives Present On Medical Detox, StepOne Service

Ashley Regional Representatives Present On Medical Detox, StepOne Service

Jan 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representatives from Ashley Regional Medical Center recently presented to the VernalChamber of Commerce about their efforts to treat addiction locally. Ashley RegionalCEO Bill Southwick shared that the opioid epidemic continues to increase in severity andAshley Regional is making good on their goal to combat the problem. They now offer theStepOne Service as a medical detox […]