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Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement and service. Louise Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award. The Chamber announcement shares that Louise is an owner of several local businesses such as Basin Flood and Fire, Buddy […]

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was started by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office into the allegation of Rape, […]

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Outstanding Public Service Award

Louise Thompson Local business owner Louise Thompson has been actively involved in the community serving on multiple boards and charity organizations in Uintah Basin. She is also a member of charity organizations such as The Vernal Rotary Club where she served as the president for one year, and multiple years on the board. During her […]

Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack

Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek wolf pack. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple factors and feedback from many different stakeholders,” shares CPW Director Jeff Davis. ”Our options in this unique […]

Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’

Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been selected as one of Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. “As with the First 100, sites on this list receive IUGS recognition because they are of the highest scientific value,” shares the […]

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in flooding around the state. “Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of water, ripping through neighborhoods, streets, and valleys sweeping away whatever is in their path. […]

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress. When deputies arrived an adult male was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds. Life saving measures were performed on the victim […]

North Slope Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Treatment Planned For Tomorrow

North Slope Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Treatment Planned For Tomorrow

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware that starting tomorrow, a rotenone treatment will be taking place within the South Fork of the Sheep Creek drainages on the forest. The project is part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project using the piscicide rotenone. “An area […]

Dinosaur National Monument Announces Temporary Road Closures

Dinosaur National Monument Announces Temporary Road Closures

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Northeastern Utah has been hit by heavy rains like much of the state and Dinosaur National Monument announced some closures as a result. “The unpaved Echo Park and Yampa Bench roads are temporarily closed because of multiple washouts after a rain event on August 25th,” shares the Monument’s announcement. “They are being assessed for repairs. […]

Safety Urged In Areas Of Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project

Safety Urged In Areas Of Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City’s secondary water project continues and an update issued Monday makes a request of community members. “With school starting this past week, the roadways are busier, and the project team asks that those traveling on these roadways remain vigilant, obeying the traffic control that is in place,” shares the August 26th announcement. “Also, it […]