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Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared

Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory for motorists traveling on Highway 40 in northwestern Colorado through September 18th. “The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner EnviroServe will perform operations to clean debris and hazardous materials left over from a previous semi-truck crash,” shares the announcement. “Motorists should plan for full […]

Indian Canyon Construction Continues This Fall

Indian Canyon Construction Continues This Fall

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction continues on the Indian Canyon Corridor and the current scope of work planned is anticipated to be complete this fall. The UDOT construction on the project started in 2023 with improvements meant to ensure the road withstands the projected additional heavy vehicle traffic and to improve safety for all travelers on the 45-mile corridor […]

Vernal PD Offers Crosswalk & Crossing Guard Safety Public Information Class

Vernal PD Offers Crosswalk & Crossing Guard Safety Public Information Class

Sep 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

After several accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists, Vernal Police Department is ready to equip the community with important public safety reminders. Several classes will be held on crosswalk and crossing guard safety this week in the Vernal City Community Room and the public is invited to attend whichever class works best. The class […]

Roosevelt City Crews Secondary Water Phase III Project Update

Roosevelt City Crews Secondary Water Phase III Project Update

Sep 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Where are crews at with the Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project? Well, last week the road repair crew finished patching up near 300 North and 750 West, as well as Gates Drive. The service crew finished installing services in the area of 1150 South, and the main line crew installed pipe on 1700 […]

Duchesne County Burn Window Opening This Week

Duchesne County Burn Window Opening This Week

Sep 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s almost time for the Duchesne County fall burn window which opens this weekend. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area that is away from any structures and away from trees. […]

Uintah County Library Offering Chinese Calligraphy Class

Uintah County Library Offering Chinese Calligraphy Class

Sep 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Library has added another offering to the list of classes and events. Tonight the library is hosting a guest presenter to teach Chinese Calligraphy at 7pm. Other upcoming events include Story Time with Prime Time that will happen on Fridays starting September 20th at 10am. It is primarily for kids ages 0 […]

Vehicle On Fire Was DUI Driver/Repeat Offender

Vehicle On Fire Was DUI Driver/Repeat Offender

Sep 11, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A reckless driver traveling with the vehicle on fire was arrested for DUI last week in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a call of a reckless driver of a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane and was being driven while there was a fire under the […]

Police Respond To Report At Rock Springs School Of A Student With A Weapon

Police Respond To Report At Rock Springs School Of A Student With A Weapon

Sep 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Monday was just another day for students in Rock Springs until it wasn’t. On September 9th at approximately 12:07pm, Sweetwater County Combined Communications received a call that a student at Rock Springs High School had a weapon. Rock Spring Police Officers were quickly dispatched and began an investigation. Thankfully, their investigation determined that the weapon […]

Terra Academy Hires Hungry Professionals For Back Field Project

Terra Academy Hires Hungry Professionals For Back Field Project

Sep 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Part of charter school Terra Academy’s vision statement references being stewards of the environment, a sentiment they continue to show is more than just talk. A recent example of this is the team of professionals the school brought in to clear a back field on their property. A team of 59 goats and a few […]