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Father Being Held On No Bail For Child Abuse And Abandonment

Father Being Held On No Bail For Child Abuse And Abandonment

Apr 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County father is being held without bail after being arrested on Child Abandonment and Child Abuse charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 40-year-old Jesse Colt Jensen was arrested on Monday after allegedly kicking out his teenage children on separate and multiple occasions accompanied by physical abuse. The Affidavit described over a […]

UINTAH GIRLS SOFTBALL EXACT REVENGE ON OREM TIGERS

UINTAH GIRLS SOFTBALL EXACT REVENGE ON OREM TIGERS

Apr 23, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Orem Lady Tigers skulked into town the end of March and snuck away with a two run victory over our Lady Utes.Tuesday, the Utes headed to Orem with revenge on their mind. Junior pitcher Abby Davis was stingy on the mound allowing only three hits while striking out five as her support group helped […]

UINTAH UTE BOY’S SOCCER TEAM GROUNDS THE SOARING EAGLES

UINTAH UTE BOY’S SOCCER TEAM GROUNDS THE SOARING EAGLES

Apr 22, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Juan Diego Soaring Eagle’s soccer team took on the Utes at Coach Belcher stadium Monday afternoon. Jair Perry scored a “Hat Trick” with Paul Sturko netting 2 goals with three assists as the Utes scored four unanswered goals in the first period and went on for the 7-3 victory. Jace Sutton and Christian Candelas […]

Senator Mike Lee Gives Radio Interview With Evans Family Media

Senator Mike Lee Gives Radio Interview With Evans Family Media

Apr 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Senator Mike Lee gave a radio interview on Newstalk KVEL discussing a range of topics. When asked about President Trump’s first 100 days in office, Senator Lee said that he’s been pleased so far by the movement as the previous administration left a lot of issues to sort out. Lee emphasized the need to […]

DWR Suggestions For Earth Day

DWR Suggestions For Earth Day

Apr 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Today is Earth Day and the Division of Wildlife Resources has suggestions on what you can do to restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and their habitats. First, be sure to reduce plastic use and never litter. If animals eat paper, plastic or food pieces, it can cause digestive issues, which can potentially […]

Sweetwater County Announces New Speed Limit Resolution

Sweetwater County Announces New Speed Limit Resolution

Apr 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Safety is always important and that’s what the Wyoming Sweetwater County Commissioners had in mind when they passed a Resolution last week. On April 15th, the Commissioners adopted the Resolution that sets a 45-mph speed limit on all unpaved, unmarked county roads, unless otherwise posted. This is in response to a new state law that […]

Jury Find Duchesne County Liable In Madison Jensen’s 2016 Death

Jury Find Duchesne County Liable In Madison Jensen’s 2016 Death

Apr 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

After 8 years of legal battles, a jury has found Duchesne County liable in the 2016 death of 21-year-old Duchesne County Jail inmate Madison Jensen. In December 2022, a judge declared Jana Clyde, the Duchesne County nurse charged in the death of Madison Jensen, Not Guilty of Negligent Homicide. The bench trial with Judge Don […]

Uintah School District Network Outage Update

Uintah School District Network Outage Update

Apr 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District provided an update on the response to the cyberattack on theDistrict’s network that occurred in the early morning hours of April 9th. A letter sent onApril 18th to parents and guardians of students in the District stated, “This is an updateon our district’s ongoing network disruption. We continue to investigate the issue […]

Vernal City Welcoming Public Input On Lamplighter Property

Vernal City Welcoming Public Input On Lamplighter Property

Apr 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is welcoming public input as they start to envision the future of the VernalCommunity Block. Vernal City Council announced in February the successful negotiationto purchase the Lamplighter Inn property at 120 East Main Street. A federal grantawarded to Uintah County in 2022 covers the majority of the acquisition cost and grantsare being pursued […]

UNION HIGH SOFTBALL WINS ALL THREE GAMES LAST WEEK

UNION HIGH SOFTBALL WINS ALL THREE GAMES LAST WEEK

Apr 21, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Union Cougars softball team played three games last week. Monday, the Cougz hosted the Orem Tigers, Payzlei Parrish, Haylee Moynier and Kallie Duncan each doubled as the Cougz won the battle of the cats 10-0.Taking on more cats on Tax day, the Cougars hosted the South Summit Wildcats in a low scoring affair. The […]

Local Students And Leaders Participate In USU Research Symposium

Local Students And Leaders Participate In USU Research Symposium

Apr 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

USU Uintah Basin participated in the USU Statewide Student Research Symposium thismonth. The event, spearheaded by USU Uintah Research Center director Dr. Seth Lyman,provided the opportunity for USU students across the state to present their research totheir peers, faculty, and the general public. “Research is in our DNA at USU and at ourStatewide Campuses,” said […]