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Get Healthy Utah Redesignated Vernal as a Healthy Utah Community

Get Healthy Utah Redesignated Vernal as a Healthy Utah Community

Sep 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns announced cities this week that have been redesignated as Healthy Utah Communities and Vernal is one of them.  “The Healthy Utah Community program recognizes cities and towns that are promoting policies and programs that support good health for their residents,” shares the announcement. “To […]

Vernal Rotary Honors Michael Goddard with Paul Harris Award

Vernal Rotary Honors Michael Goddard with Paul Harris Award

Sep 6, 2023 · Basin Now · News

H On June 9, 2023 Michael Goddard was presented with a Paul Harris Award for hisservice in the Vernal Rotary Club by member Cheri McCurdy. This award isRotary’s way of honoring those who provide a high level of service and/ormonetary donations to Rotary. This is his fifth Paul Harris award.Mike, as he prefers to be […]

Search And Rescue Helicopter Finds Man Missing In Daggett County

Search And Rescue Helicopter Finds Man Missing In Daggett County

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An amazing volunteer effort turned out on Labor Day to assist with a search and rescue effort for a man who had been reported missing in Daggett County. Family shared that on September 1st, the man headed for the mountains to break down his summer camp but unfortunately was alone and unprepared for the conditions. […]

West Nile Virus In TriCounty Health District

West Nile Virus In TriCounty Health District

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Cases of West Nile Virus are popping up in the TriCounty Health District, including positive human cases. According to the Utah Department of Health, 2 West Nile Virus positive human cases have been reported in the TriCounty District out of 3 total cases reported this season in Utah. Also, as of August 26th, the Department […]

Uintah Recreation Rac’n in the Basin

Uintah Recreation Rac’n in the Basin

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Recreation is serious about keeping the community active, especially area runners. Get registered for Racin’ In The Basin happening on September 16th. It includes a half marathon, 5k and Kids Fun Run. Next month a new and mysterious race is happening. The Skinwalker 10K will be October 7th. The course will be revealed on race […]

Events Coming Up For Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County

Events Coming Up For Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fall means there are important events coming up for the Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County. Roosevelt Business Alliance meetings are starting back up and Utah Treasurer Marlo Oakes will be the speaker at the first meeting back. Mark the calendar for September 12th at 8am at the Roosevelt Library. The Duchesne County Chamber of […]

PhenomeCon Film Fest Tonight To Kick Off 2023 Event

PhenomeCon Film Fest Tonight To Kick Off 2023 Event

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

PhenomeCon is officially here, kicking off with the PhenomeCon Film Fest tonight. PhenomeCon added the Film Fest to the conference lineup last year. The admission is free for those registered for PhenomeCon or it is $15 for those that are not registered. Tonight’s films include ‘A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot’, ‘Portals and The Paranormal: […]

Community Mourns Teen On What Would Have Been His 16th Birthday

Community Mourns Teen On What Would Have Been His 16th Birthday

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a young man gone far too soon. Students and community members wore red on Tuesday in memory of Domanic Charles Cole on what would have been his 16th birthday. Dominic was riding his bike with a friend when he became the victim of an auto/pedestrian accident on September […]

UDOT Reopens US-6 At Reduced Speeds After Mudslides

UDOT Reopens US-6 At Reduced Speeds After Mudslides

Sep 5, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT announced around 3pm on Monday that Highway 6 between Helper and Soldier Summit officially reopened at greatly reduced speeds. At 3:30pm on Sunday afternoon, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced that Highway 6 was closed in Price Canyon due to flooding. The Utah Department of Transportation released images that showed a massive mudslide and debris […]

Woman Arrested After Hitting Boy On Bike In Uintah County; Boy Passes Away

Woman Arrested After Hitting Boy On Bike In Uintah County; Boy Passes Away

Sep 5, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 14-year-old boy hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Ballard on September 2nd suffered fatal injuries and the driver of the vehicle is now behind bars. According to court documents, 34-year-old Monie Rose Manning-Miller was arrested on the charges of Negligently Operating A Vehicle Resulting In Death and Open Container/Drinking Alcohol In […]

UDOT Aims To Reopen US-6 At Reduced Speeds By Noon; US-191 Reopened

UDOT Aims To Reopen US-6 At Reduced Speeds By Noon; US-191 Reopened

Sep 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A plan to reopen Highway 6 with vehicles traveling on gravel at a reduced speed limit of 25mph is moving forward. UDOT representative John Gleason shared with Evans Family Media on Monday morning that crews laid down road base Sunday night to open it to emergency services if needed and have continued to put down […]