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Vernal Regional Airport Report

Vernal Regional Airport Report

Feb 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Regional Airport Manager Ken Campbell presented to the Vernal Chamber last week an update on airport services. The transition from Skywest to Contour Air/American Airlines happened on February 1st with 2 daily flights to Phoenix. Campbell said the service has been excellent with reasonable prices. Red Tail Airlines is also providing service on Tuesdays […]

USDA Rural Development Hosting SHOP Events In Craig And Rifle

USDA Rural Development Hosting SHOP Events In Craig And Rifle

Feb 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting their next ‘Let’s Talk SHOP’ events in Craig and Rifle, Colorado. This is a time to learn more about USDA Rural Development programs. This includes how to acquire grants and loans for buying, building, or repairing your own home; starting up or financing a business; supporting public and […]

Uintah County Drug Dealer Arrested

Uintah County Drug Dealer Arrested

Feb 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Law enforcement continues the battle to get drugs off the street and arrest those responsible for distribution. Officers arrested a man this month known to be dealing drugs out of Uintah County. 55-year-old Lewis Lorenzo Rivas was arrested by an Agent with the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force and was booked into jail for distribution […]

Man Arrested After Using Katana To Inflict Injury

Man Arrested After Using Katana To Inflict Injury

Feb 12, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man was arrested last week after police were called to perform a welfare check at a residence. According to the KSL report, officers responded and found a man with visible injuries, including a cut across his ear and head, allegedly caused by a Katana sword. The police investigation concluded that Tyler Shurtleff had […]

Republican Party Offering $500 Selfie Scholarship

Republican Party Offering $500 Selfie Scholarship

Feb 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Republican Party has made an invitation for youth to get involved this election season. The Uintah Republican Lincoln Day Dinner is coming up on February 29th. Anyone ages 17 to 25 can be entered to win one of three $500 dollar scholarships by coming by the event and doing something that should […]

Duchesne County Caucus Night Schedules

Duchesne County Caucus Night Schedules

Feb 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Information has been dispersed for the upcoming Duchesne County Caucus Night. The Duchesne County Republican Caucus meetings are being held Tuesday, March 5th. There are 21 precinct meetings being held throughout the county. The meetings for Bluebell and Altamont will be at Altamont High School. The Roosevelt precincts are all meeting at Roosevelt Jr. High […]

Local Art Student’s Drawing Accepted For All State High School Art Show

Local Art Student’s Drawing Accepted For All State High School Art Show

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local student is turning heads with her impressive piece of art now on display in the Springville Museum of Art. Uintah High School Junior Lily Carlson’s graphite drawing titled ‘Sisterly Innocence’ was selected for the 52nd Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. Lily earned a 3rd Congressional District Award honorable mention, a Utah […]