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Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting

Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Rock Springs woman has been arrested and formally charged following a shooting that occurred on June 21st north of Rock Springs. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that 57-year-old Alice Ione Halstead was arrested on July 11th without incident. “She is now charged with attempted second-degree murder, domestic battery, and possession of a controlled […]

Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request

Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Public Service Commission has responded to Rocky Mountain Power’s appeal after the Commission approved a far reduced rate than what Rocky Mountain Power proposed. They denied the appeal and included some straight forward language in their response. It stated in part: “The Public Service Commission wishes to address the hyperbolic, intemperate, and occasionally […]

Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22

Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two lakes in Daggett County will be closed during a rotenone treatment as part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with Ashley National Forest, is over the project. Crews will perform the rotenone treatment starting July 15th and running through July 22nd. “The area within 20 […]

Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval

Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are many that consider the approval of the Wildcat Loadout Facility in Carbon County a win and the Utah Petroleum Association is among them. The Utah Energy United newsletter focused on BLM’s approval of the facility, providing more context on the timeline of the project’s approval. It explains, “The approval technically occurred under the […]

Uintah High School Students Find Success At Yearbook Camp

Uintah High School Students Find Success At Yearbook Camp

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer camps are a great way to spend the summer and some students are making that time count ahead of another school year. Students from Uintah High won big at ‘Camp Yearbook Utah’ held at Brighton High in June. “Liz Hirschi, Zoey Hodges, BaeLeigh Gayler, and Mea Averett led by yearbook advisor Katie McKay earned […]

Semi Tanker Burns Up On Side Of Highway 6 Due To Mechanical Error

Semi Tanker Burns Up On Side Of Highway 6 Due To Mechanical Error

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A semi truck with a tanker on fire burned up on Highway 6 late Saturday night due to what was reported as a mechanical error. A long line of vehicles were stopped and had to wait as emergency vehicles arrived. Multiple videos were posted on the ‘Eastern Utah Road and Weather Conditions Reports Updates’ Facebook […]

UDOT Update On Highway 40 Construction From Bridgeland To Roosevelt

UDOT Update On Highway 40 Construction From Bridgeland To Roosevelt

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The orange flags and cones are out as construction continues on Highway 40 in Duchesne County between Bridgeland and Roosevelt. The Utah Department of Transportation started the resurfacing project on Highway 40 from the Antelope Creek Bridge to Pole Line Road in mid June. UDOT’s latest update shares that daytime paving operations are now happening […]

UBTech Launches High Voltage Program

UBTech Launches High Voltage Program

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech has announced the launch of the new High Voltage Program to prepare students for careers in power distribution. “There’s a real need for workers in power distribution, and we’re here to help students meet that need with the confidence and capability to succeed,” shares Bryan Howard, an adjunct instructor from BHI. “Graduates can average […]

Local Museum A Stop On The ‘Utah Pin Quest’

Local Museum A Stop On The ‘Utah Pin Quest’

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’ve got the gas money, Utah’s Historical Society is prepared to reward you for visiting museums across Utah and a local museum is on their list. The Utah Pin Quest launched this week and has 10 unique Utah themed pins that can be collected by visiting museums across the state. There are 33 participating […]

Roosevelt City Projects Update

Roosevelt City Projects Update

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s always onward and upward in Roosevelt City and a project getting underway next week is part of improving the City. Starting on Monday, July 14th, Roosevelt City Public Works will be replacing the cross gutter/water way on 100 North 500 West. That section of road will be reduced to one lane of traffic as […]

Scammers Still At It! Warn Vulnerable People In Your Life

Scammers Still At It! Warn Vulnerable People In Your Life

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Just when you think phone scammers have moved on to new annoying schemes, a fresh crop of victims are hit. Vernal Police Department shared on Thursday that their officers have responded to multiple fraud complaints involving phone scams. “Scammers are posing as local law enforcement and asking people to send money or buy gift cards […]

Two Boys Seriously Injured After Farm Truck Accident In Duchesne County

Two Boys Seriously Injured After Farm Truck Accident In Duchesne County

Jul 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two boys were seriously injured on Thursday in a farm truck accident in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared the following: On the evening of July 10, 2025, the [Sheriff’s Office] responded to a serious incident in the 4000 North area of Tabby Lane, in the Tabiona area… A 19-year-old male was operating […]