Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
High School Sports Report for Altamont and Tabiona
The Longhorn football team traveled to play the Milford Tigers on Friday, losing the game 41 to 6.
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Locals Take Opportunity to Donate Blood in Wake of National Tragedies
Locals have been stunned along with the rest of the nation since learning of the mass shooting in Las Vegas that has killed over 50 people and injured over 500 people.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group Provides Help for Locals Affected by Suicide
Local options are available to help community members whose lives have been closely affected by suicide. For family members or friends that have lost a loved one to suicide, the Suicide Bereavement Support Group is meeting monthly at the Uintah County Library.
Bear Attack in Wyoming Reminds Hunters to Be Bear Aware
A Rock Springs man was seriously injured while hunting elk in the Teton Wilderness last week. Wyoming Game and Fish Department decided not to capture or euthanize the bear because it was determined she was just trying to protect her cubs
Two Children and One Adult Killed in SUV Collision With Bear Near Rifle
Three people have died following a tragic accident near Rifle early Friday morning. A family of 7 was traveling on I-70 at around 3:30am Friday morning when their SUV hit a bear.
Craig Escapee Wanted by Police
The Craig Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted individual. 26-year-old Ethan Tyrel Robinson is wanted for Escape and Failure to Comply
Vernal Regional Airport Runway Project Update
It’s been years in the making! A new runway is finally identifiable at the Vernal Regional Airport. While crews still have work to do, the Airport Management Team shares that there is finally finished asphalt on the runway
Progress Being Made on Possible Uintah County Cemeteries Restructure
A meeting last week inviting the public to discuss issues with county officials about cemeteries in Uintah County is being considered a move in the right direction.
USU-Uintah Basin Student Earns Coveted University Award
A USU-Uintah Basin student is the latest recipient of a coveted award from Utah State University. The A-Pin award started in 1910 and remains one of the most esteemed awards for undergraduate students of USU
21st Year for Upcoming Jensen Pumpkin Festival
A favorite fall event that benefits a charity each year is coming up. Now in its 21st year, the Jensen Pumpkin Festival will be held October 28th with all money earned from food and parking to be donated to the Sgt. Daniel Gurr Foundation
Stonegate/Hancock Cove Sewer Project in Design Phase
While it’s been a long process for residents to have sewer installed in the Stonegate/Hancock Cove area, details are coming together on the design phase.
Con Amore Fishing Day a Success
Kids at a Myton school have won the hearts of folks throughout the Basin through a unique annual event. The Annual Con Amore Fishing Day pairs up special needs children from Con Amore School with volunteer teens and adults to act as buddies during a day of fishing fun. Over 100 children participate in this great event.