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Future Outdoorsmen Expo Coming To Western Park

Future Outdoorsmen Expo Coming To Western Park

Jan 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An RV show has taken on new life as plans come together for next month at the Western Park in Vernal. The Future Outdoorsman Expo will feature a fun and unique experience as a massive fishing pond will be placed inside the arena that will be stocked with 500 bluegill fish. The fishing pond is […]

Neurodivergent Support Group For Parents

Neurodivergent Support Group For Parents

Jan 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Life can be challenging at times and sometimes it helps to have the support and listening ear of those who have been through similar challenges. Tonight is one such opportunity for local families that have neurodivergent family members with the Neurodivergent Support Group For Parents held at Lighthouse Youth and Family Therapy in Vernal. The […]

Jail Inmate Wreaks Havoc On Jail Property

Jail Inmate Wreaks Havoc On Jail Property

Jan 11, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County Jail inmate has not handled his situation well this month as he faces new felony charges associated with causing damage to the jail over multiple occasions on multiple days. 35-year-old Cort Warren first added to his charges on January 7th when he flooded his cell by flushing a shirt down the toilet. […]

UDOT Warns Of Potential Snow Squalls/Heavy Road Snow Across Region

UDOT Warns Of Potential Snow Squalls/Heavy Road Snow Across Region

Jan 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT has issued a Road Weather Alert in effect Wednesday through Thursday morning for much of Utah. Sections of Highway 40 in West Duchesne County and into Wasatch County through the area of Strawberry Reservoir and Daniels Summit are expected to get the worst of it, as well as over Indian Canyon on Highway 191. […]

Appreciation Dinner Held For Duchesne County Search And Rescue

Appreciation Dinner Held For Duchesne County Search And Rescue

Jan 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office recognized the dedicated service of the Duchesne County Search and Rescue team this month, calling the volunteers the “community’s best of the best.” Duchesne County Search and Rescue was called out on 17 different searches in 2023 totaling 547.25 hours spent away from their families to help others in need. […]

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Seeking Local Volunteers

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Seeking Local Volunteers

Jan 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The prospect of filing taxes is an overwhelming task for many citizens and one that often requires assistance. A special program to offset the stress of preparing taxes and the cost of getting help is seeking local volunteers to make a difference for fellow community members. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is looking […]

Erratic Driver From Park City Arrested in Duchesne

Erratic Driver From Park City Arrested in Duchesne

Jan 10, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An erratic driver on Highway 40 in the early morning hours of January 8th is now behind bars and facing a list of charges. According to a press release from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, Duchesne County Deputy Tim Davis was patrolling the area of Bridgeland and Highway 40 at approximately 2am when he noticed […]

Still Time To Register For Uintah Basin Water Summit This Thursday

Still Time To Register For Uintah Basin Water Summit This Thursday

Jan 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is still time to register for the Uintah Basin Water Summit this Thursday. Thesummit is being hosted by the Uintah Water Conservancy District this year and DistrictGeneral Manager William Merkley shares that in addition to local topics, the event willhave presentations from water professionals on broader topics of real importance.Merkley says three areas of […]

Volunteers Needed For Community Homeless Count

Volunteers Needed For Community Homeless Count

Jan 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every person counts! Volunteers are needed in the ‘Community Homeless Count’, aneffort aimed at understanding and serving the homeless in our area. A meeting is beingheld on January 18th at the Uintah Basin Association of Governments building inRoosevelt for those interested in volunteering. Volunteers will then help to go outsearching and conducting surveys on January […]

Uintah Student Receives Perfect Score In National Competition

Uintah Student Receives Perfect Score In National Competition

Jan 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another local student has proven their dedication to excellence and hard work that hasnow been recognized. Uintah High School student Isabelle Cochran has been awardedafter receiving a perfect score during the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. NationalChampionship competition. Uintah High business teacher Kay Lynn Holmes explainsthat the competition tests students’ skills in Microsoft Office Word, […]