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Equipment Malfunction Causes Natural Gas Leak, Repairs Anticipated Today

Equipment Malfunction Causes Natural Gas Leak, Repairs Anticipated Today

Apr 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Extreme caution has been taken in preparation to repair an equipment malfunction on a natural gas well in Grand County. According to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, the report of the malfunction was received on Friday, April 7th at 11:44am. Traffic was prohibited within one-mile due to the potential for explosion and as a precaution […]

Three Arrested in Craig Fentanyl Drug Investigation

Three Arrested in Craig Fentanyl Drug Investigation

Apr 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Three people are in jail following a drug investigation in Craig. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that the All Crimes Enforcement Team investigation led to the arrest of three subjects on April 5th. 40-year-old Johnathan Cline, 36-year-old Morgan IIams, and 42-year-old Juan Martinez, all of Leadville, Colorado, were arrested with over 900 pills of […]

Steinaker Service Canal Enclosure Project Halfway Complete

Steinaker Service Canal Enclosure Project Halfway Complete

Apr 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Whether rain or shine, snow or mud, the crews working on the Steinaker Service Canal Enclosure Project are making progress. Uintah Water Conservancy District General Manager William Merkley shares that the long term project to enclose the entirety of the Steinaker Service Canal is about halfway complete with about 6 miles of pipeline installed of […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Offers Free Sandbags In Roosevelt and Vernal

Uintah Basin Healthcare Offers Free Sandbags In Roosevelt and Vernal

Apr 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare is collaborating with Burdick Materials to offer free sandbags to the community and the sand to fill them. “With the snow still falling and with record-breaking levels, it’s important to be prepared for potential flooding,” shares UBH. There are two pickup locations available. The first location is behind the Dialysis Building on […]

Uintah School District Teacher of the Year/Classifies Employee of the Year

Uintah School District Teacher of the Year/Classifies Employee of the Year

Apr 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has announced the District’s 2022 – 2023 Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year. The District’s Teacher of the Year is Uintah High School’s Kami Elison. The District’s Classified Employee of the Year is Uintah Transportation Department mechanic Erik Middleton. “Kami and Erik personify our district’s mission and vision,” shares Superintendent Rick […]

Easter Activities This Weekend

Easter Activities This Weekend

Apr 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It may not feel like spring but that won’t stop the traditional Easter activities from happening this weekend! The community is invited to Ashley Regional Medical Center for a free photo with the Easter Bunny on Friday from 1 to 3pm. The Utah Field House Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday from 9 to 11am. […]

Tributes Shared For Ice Climber Killed In Duchesne County Accident

Tributes Shared For Ice Climber Killed In Duchesne County Accident

Apr 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tributes continue to be shared on social media and in news stories nationally to remember the life of the ice climber who was killed in a tragic accident in Duchesne County on Sunday. While the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office did not release the name of the victim, many friends have identified her as 41-year-old Meg […]

Duchesne County Commission Responds To Biden Administration Announcement

Duchesne County Commission Responds To Biden Administration Announcement

Apr 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission is standing up to what they consider the war the Biden administration is waging on the Oil and Gas Industry. Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented an article to the Commission last week about new environmental rules from the administration. He then presented a letter written in response on behalf of […]

Changes To E-Book Services At Uintah County Library Explained

Changes To E-Book Services At Uintah County Library Explained

Apr 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

In an effort to help people understand why the Uintah County Library is investing in e-book services with Libby over Hoopla, Library Director Sam Passey has shared the cost differences between the two. “In 2022,” shares Passey, “we spent $22,082 on Libby (also known as Overdrive) as part of a state-wide cooperative where every library […]

Daggett County Seeking Volunteers For Victim Advocacy Program

Daggett County Seeking Volunteers For Victim Advocacy Program

Apr 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Daggett County Victim Advocacy Program is seeking the help of volunteers. The Victim Advocacy Program assists victims of crime and other tragedies in the Daggett County Area by providing crisis intervention and acute victim assistance in coordination with the Daggett County Sheriff ’s Office and Daggett County Attorney’s Office. “Volunteer advocates are essential to […]