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Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule

Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule

Oct 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project has officially been placed on the Supreme Court’s schedule. On October 18th, the Supreme Court’s Proceedings and Orders page scheduled the case ‘Set For Argument’ on Tuesday, December 10th. October 18th was also the day that Eagle County, Colorado and the environmental groups opposed to the rail […]

Aaron Eugene Simmons

Aaron Eugene Simmons

Oct 22, 2024 · Barry Johnson · Uncategorized

Funeral Services for Aaron Simmons, age 74 of Tridell, the husband of Helen Simmons, will be conducted Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10 AM at the Tridell Chapel (10404 N 8000 E, Tridell, UT). Viewings Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary (15 E 100 N, Vernal, UT) and Saturday 9-9:45 at the Chapel. […]

Evacuations Lifted On Yellow Lake Fire

Evacuations Lifted On Yellow Lake Fire

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Cold temperatures and wet snowy weather arrived late last week causing a turn of events on the Yellow Lake Fire. Evacuation orders were lifted by Saturday but forest closures remain in effect for now and crews will continue rehabilitation projects and assessing hot spots. Heavy equipment has been held back to alleviate additional damage to […]

Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference

Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference is coming up next month, hosted by the Duchesne County School District. The free event is for residents of the TriCounty area. The event starts off with a showing of the award-winning film, ‘Screen-Agers’, that probes into the difficulties of youth and the screens that overrun their daily lives. […]

Vernal City Issues Statement On Uintah County Tax Proposition #12

Vernal City Issues Statement On Uintah County Tax Proposition #12

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has issued a statement regarding Proposition #12 on the Uintah County election ballot. The statement shares the following: The 2024 election ballot features federal, state and local candidates as well as state and local amendments and referendums. Soon, registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail. City officials encourage voters to research […]

STEAM Expo Held This Month On USU Roosevelt Campus

STEAM Expo Held This Month On USU Roosevelt Campus

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt USU campus came alive earlier this month with students grades 5 through 8 for the STEAM Expo. Over 1,100 students attended the event that focused on STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. “Community engagement is one of the three pillars in our vision statement at USU Uintah Basin,” shares USU Uintah […]

Court Documents Reveal Additional Details On Tragic Kimberly Hyde Murder

Court Documents Reveal Additional Details On Tragic Kimberly Hyde Murder

Oct 21, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Court documents reveal additional details in the tragic Kimberly Hyde murder. The investigative team identified Henry Resuera and a juvenile as the suspects in the case. The juvenile is currently in custody while Henry Resuera traveled to another country prior to being identified as a suspect and investigators are actively collaborating with the FBI and […]

Pursuit Through Residential Craig Area Ends In Arrest

Pursuit Through Residential Craig Area Ends In Arrest

Oct 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office reports that on October 14th, at approximately 3:30pm, officers with the Craig Police Department observed a male operating a motorcycle who was known to have a revoked or suspended driver’s license. When they attempted to approach the driver, he fled which prompted a pursuit through a residential area. The suspect […]

Still Time To Audition For Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra

Still Time To Audition For Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra

Oct 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Season 8 of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra kicks off next month and the organization is accepting auditions through the end of October. “The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is comprised of the most dedicated young string instrumentalists in the Basin,” shares Executive Director Clayton Johnson. “We are excited to be accepting auditions for […]

Support For Authors Available At Uintah County Library

Support For Authors Available At Uintah County Library

Oct 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Library not only keeps readers supplied with near endless material but they also offer support to established and blossoming authors. The library is launching WHAM! this November, standing for Writing Hard All Month! This is a chance for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day […]

UBTech Workforce Promise Kickoff

UBTech Workforce Promise Kickoff

Oct 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s always onward and upward with UBTech helping connect community members with education and workforce opportunities. Their latest offering came in response to employer requests for workforce soft-skills training and as a result, UBTech is launching The Workforce Promise which ensures that students gain soft-skills training in 8 areas like communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Students […]