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Service Opportunities To Support Local Causes

Service Opportunities To Support Local Causes

Nov 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Looking for some simple ways to support worthy local causes? Here’s a few ideas: There will be the Family Support Center Bake Sale happening during the annual Enchanted Forest in Roosevelt on November 22nd and 23rd. You can help by donating baked goods to sell or by stopping by to buy a sweet treat! Call […]

Helping Foster Families This Holiday Season

Helping Foster Families This Holiday Season

Nov 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin is coming up. There will be a Kids Night Out in Vernal on December 6th. Volunteers are invited to help with the activity and make it a fun experience for local kids in foster care. Text 801-512-4661 to get […]

Fire at the Exxon station

Fire at the Exxon station

Nov 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Multiple fire trucks and police personnel responded to a fire at the Exxon stationin Vernal at 850 West Highway 40 early Tuesday morning. According to observers,smoke was billowing out of the building after 5am but any fire appeared to be undercontrol at 5:30am though smoke was still coming from the building. We will share moreinformation […]

Man Being Held On No Bail After Assault Of Pregnant Woman

Man Being Held On No Bail After Assault Of Pregnant Woman

Nov 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man arrested last week is facing a felony charge of Assault of a Pregnant Person. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer responded to a 9-1–1 call for help on 3500 West in Maeser around 5am on November 13th. While in the area, a third party called dispatch reporting that […]

UHS Class of ’69 Makes $19,000 Donation For UHS Teen Center

UHS Class of ’69 Makes $19,000 Donation For UHS Teen Center

Nov 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High alums from the Class of 1969 have proven their commitment to their alma mater with the presentation of $19,000 to go towards furnishing study rooms in the UHS Teen Center currently under construction. A group from the class presented the funds to the Uintah School Board during Wednesday’s meeting and the class is […]

Ashley Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Ashley Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Nov 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The report card is in. Ashley Regional Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from an independent national watchdog. The Leapfrog Group analyzes performance measures that reflect errors, accidents, injuries, and infections and the hospital’s plans in place to prevent them. “Earning an ‘A’ grade shows the team’s commitment to the highest level […]

Roosevelt Animal Shelter Beyond Capacity; Requests Pet Food Donations

Roosevelt Animal Shelter Beyond Capacity; Requests Pet Food Donations

Nov 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recent years have been especially difficult at the local animal shelters as record numbers of animals have been abandoned or surrendered. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter made a call to the community to “Please keep your dogs home” as they are “beyond max capacity!” The announcement stated that “owners may claim their animal within 5 business […]

Preparing For Winter Travel

Preparing For Winter Travel

Nov 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Colorado State Patrol is urging all drivers to protect themselves and others on the road by being prepared for the winter weather. Take time today before the next round hits to make sure your vehicle is properly equipped to endure the weather. Before your drive, monitor local weather alerts. Clear your car of snow […]

Vernal City South Vernal Avenue And Cobble Rock Parking Update

Vernal City South Vernal Avenue And Cobble Rock Parking Update

Nov 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Downtown Vernal is transforming with the South Vernal Avenue and the Cobble Rock projects both advancing. The contractor for the Vernal Avenue project paved last week with concrete work on track to be completed before Holly Days which is taking place the day after Thanksgiving. The contractor for the Cobblerock project will have concrete installed […]

Michael Jayne Court Proceedings Underway; Will Face Death Penalty

Michael Jayne Court Proceedings Underway; Will Face Death Penalty

Nov 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The man who ran over and killed a Santaquin police officer and was eventually caught in the Vernal area last May was in court this week. The Utah County Attorney’s Office announced last month that they are seeking the death penalty in the case against 42-year-old Michael Aaron Jayne. On May 5th, Jayne was pulled […]

Identity Of Man Killed In Colorado Highway 40 Crash Shared

Identity Of Man Killed In Colorado Highway 40 Crash Shared

Nov 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado State Patrol has shared a reminder with the public that the season of winter weather is back again and drivers are urged to protect themselves and other drivers by being prepared and checking weather conditions before heading out. This reminder comes in the wake of a tragic extreme winter weather crash that took place […]