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Uintah High Wrestling Season Has Great Start

Uintah High Wrestling Season Has Great Start

Dec 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School wrestling programs are off to a great start this season. Last week, Uintah High Girls Wrestling beat 72 teams to win the 2024 Christmas Clash in Herriman. Leena Sharp won her classification. The Utes’ other podium finishers were Sadie Rhoades, Sydnie Dick, Kenna McCauley, and Issa Laamouri. Uintah High Boys Wrestling […]

Uintah County Man Charged With Burglary And Theft Of Firearm

Uintah County Man Charged With Burglary And Theft Of Firearm

Dec 26, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man was arrested on Monday after allegedly breaking into a home and stealing a firearm among other items. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the front window of the residence was broken by a rock and what appeared to be blood was on the broken window as well as on the […]

Vernal City Cobble Rock Parking Lot/Vernal Avenue Project Updates

Vernal City Cobble Rock Parking Lot/Vernal Avenue Project Updates

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has provided an update as the Cobblerock reconstruction project continues forward. “Last week, the walkway construction started at the Cobblerock parking lot just off of Vernal Avenue. The contractor is now pouring sidewalks lining the parking lot…The sidewalk installation is expected to be completed this week. A curing period of a few days […]

Local Company Gives The Gift Of Free Dumping

Local Company Gives The Gift Of Free Dumping

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local company is wishing all a Merry Christmas by offering a free service to help with Christmas morning cleanup. RDT Inc has placed their “community gifts” around town and invites all to use them with just a few rules. What are the gifts? Dumpsters that are free for use. They just ask that all […]

Electronics Recycling Offered, Starting January 2nd

Electronics Recycling Offered, Starting January 2nd

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department and the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up once again to offer a recycling option for electronics through the month of January. The offering is perfectly timed for after Christmas when it’s out with the old and in with the new. “Tri-County Health is offering an easy way to recycle […]

Rep. Curtis Introduces Federal Wildfire Relief Act

Rep. Curtis Introduces Federal Wildfire Relief Act

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis introduced the Federal Wildfire Relief Act last week as legislation designed to support states impacted by wildfires. “The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires requires a bold and comprehensive approach to relief and recovery,” said Representative Curtis. “This bill prioritizes collaboration, mitigation, and support for those affected by wildfires, while encouraging utilities and stakeholders […]

Vernal PD: Take A Cab, Not The Wheel, This Holiday Season!

Vernal PD: Take A Cab, Not The Wheel, This Holiday Season!

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Police Department has announced a partnership with A1 Cab to promote safety and help prevent impaired driving during the holiday season. Now through January 1st, anyone who calls A1 Cab for a ride and says the words “Happy Holidays” to the driver will receive a 10% discount on their cab fare. “Whether it’s […]

Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO

Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A government shutdown was avoided on Friday after the House easily voted through a resolution in a 366-34 vote followed by the Senate approving the resolution in an 85-11 vote. Among the votes against were lawmakers from Utah. Following the vote, Senator Mike Lee shared on X, “ The Continuing Resolution that passed last night […]

Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire

Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Forest Service has released the results of the investigation of the Yellow Lake Fire that started September 28th and burned 33,173 acres this fall. The following statement has been released by the Forest Service: “An investigation conducted by the United States Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations concluded the Yellow Lake Fire was […]

Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court, filling the vacancy created by Judge Clark McClellan’s retirement. Cameron Beech was an attorney at Campbell Williams Beech & Hall and also Vernal City’s hearing and variance officer and former Vernal City prosecutor. “I am grateful and humbled to be appointed by […]

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced the ice fishing tournaments on the calendar for 2025. Hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, the Burbot Bash will be held January 24 through the 26 at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. […]