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Veteran Walking For A Cause Passing Through Uintah Basin

Veteran Walking For A Cause Passing Through Uintah Basin

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A veteran is walking across America and this week is passing through the Uintah Basin. “I became homeless after I got out of the Army, so I began walking between towns to look for work,” shares Jake Sansing of ‘Jake Walks America’. “I realized walking was helping my PTSD, so I decided to walk across […]

Owners Of Recovered Stolen Property Sought

Owners Of Recovered Stolen Property Sought

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the lawful owners of some very unique items. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Duchesne County Deputies are investigating a case regarding recovered items believed to be stolen out of a storage unit. “Items such as fossils, dinosaur bones and artifacts have been recovered. Items were located close to […]

Roosevelt City Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Individuals

Roosevelt City Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Individuals

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two heads are better than one, or in this case, many heads are better than a few. Local law enforcement often asks the public for help in identifying individuals or items in photos, often with success. The Roosevelt City Police Department is seeking the help of the public to identify individuals in photos in regards […]

Areas to Test for Chronic Waste Disease in Northeastern Utah

Areas to Test for Chronic Waste Disease in Northeastern Utah

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Families in hunter orange are hitting the mountains for the biggest hunting weekend of the year. Those that harvest a deer are asked to bring the animal to a testing site to test for Chronic Wasting Disease. Free CWD tests are available for deer harvested from the North Slope, South Slope(Yellowstone, Vernal, and Diamond Mountain), […]

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Halloween activities are in full swing and while there is plenty of fun to be had, be sure to make safety the top priority. The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has shared the following tips for a safe Halloween: Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations. When choosing costumes, stay away […]

Candidates Present at Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Candidates Present at Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Oct 21, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber invited local candidates to their weekly luncheon on Tuesday.  The uncontested candidates for school board that attended were incumbents Dave Chivers, Denise Maynard, and Robin McClellan. The uncontested Uintah County candidates in attendance were incumbents County Attorney Jaymon Thomas and Clerk Auditor Michael Wilkins. The County Commissioner Seat B race is […]

Ute Indian Tribe Awarded Federal Grant For Broadband System Buildout

Ute Indian Tribe Awarded Federal Grant For Broadband System Buildout

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Ute Indian Tribe will soon receive major upgrades to internet and telecommunications services for its membership. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded the tribe over $15.8 million dollars in grant funds to help fund the development of a Tribally-owned broadband system. This will connect 590 unserved Tribal member households […]

Uintah School District Breaks Ground On Uintah High Ag Sciences Building

Uintah School District Breaks Ground On Uintah High Ag Sciences Building

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Agriculture sciences has a bright future in Uintah School District. Student leaders of the Uintah FFA Chapter joined representatives from the Uintah School Board, the District Office, Uintah High School, BHI and VCBO Architecture for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Uintah High School Ag Sciences building on Wednesday. “This new, purpose-built space will provide […]

‘Flippin The Script On Autism’ Fundraiser Live Today At Pinball Expo

‘Flippin The Script On Autism’ Fundraiser Live Today At Pinball Expo

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Today is the big day! Pinball enthusiasts from around the world will tune in during a live stream fundraiser all to benefit kids in the Uintah Basin. The ‘Flippin The Script On Autism’ fundraiser is raising money for Learning Solutions, the Vernal based organization that provides early intervention Autism therapy for kids and teens. The […]

Dark Sky for the Orionids Meteor Shower at Dinosaur National Monument

Dark Sky for the Orionids Meteor Shower at Dinosaur National Monument

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument is inviting the public to check out the Orionids meteor shower. The Monument is the perfect place with a dark sky designation to watch the shower. The meteor shower peaks on the night of October 20th until the early morning hours of the 21st around 6am. The moon does rise at 2:30am […]

TriCounty Health Hosting Non-Public Drinking Water System Online Class

TriCounty Health Hosting Non-Public Drinking Water System Online Class

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department is holding an online class today on the topic of non-public drinking water systems. What’s that? David Koons from TriCounty Health explains that some systems provide water for smaller groups or single homes. The class will provide thorough information on protection zones. “You don’t want to pollute any area around your well,” […]

Come Play Clue While Experiencing ‘Clue The Musical’ Opening Friday

Come Play Clue While Experiencing ‘Clue The Musical’ Opening Friday

Oct 20, 2022 · Basin Now · News

6 suspects. 6 weapons. 6 rooms. ‘Clue The Musical’, opening tomorrow at Vernal Theatre: Live, is a truly unique experience for all ages. It stays true to its board game roots, even allowing members of the audience to draw the cards to determine the killer, what weapon they use, and in what room the murder […]