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DWR: Tiger Muskies Stocking Successful In Uinta Mountains

DWR: Tiger Muskies Stocking Successful In Uinta Mountains

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The DWR has found a successful method of stocking tiger muskies in the state, includingpopular spots in the Uinta Mountains. For many years, the Utah Division of WildlifeResources hatcheries were frustrating trying to produce and raise tiger muskies as theyattempted to collect eggs from female northern pike. Tiger muskies are a non-nativepredator fish that are […]

Commissioner Norton On Tax Increase Public Hearing Turnout

Commissioner Norton On Tax Increase Public Hearing Turnout

Nov 10, 2023 · Basin Now · News

The public hearing concerning the proposed property tax increase in Uintah County waslikely a lot to take in for the County Commissioners who are responsible for setting andapproving the coming year’s budget before the end of the year. Every person that wantedto give their input to the Commissioners were given time to do so at […]

Daggett County Man Arrested For Alleged Rape

Daggett County Man Arrested For Alleged Rape

Nov 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Daggett County man was arrested this week for a rape reported to the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office. The officers received the report on the same day that the alleged crime was committed but the accused had left the area before officers could make contact. On November 6th, officers were informed that the accused was […]

BLM Conducting Prescribed Burns North Of Dutch John

BLM Conducting Prescribed Burns North Of Dutch John

Nov 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to conduct slash pile prescribed burns on lands 10 miles north of Dutch John. The Iron Mountain Fuels Treatment project will take place this fall and winter with burning contingent upon fuel moisture and weather meeting optimal burn conditions. “During operations, smoke may be visible from relatively […]

Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest Approaching For Ages 8 To 13

Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest Approaching For Ages 8 To 13

Nov 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Elks Lodge is all about supporting local youth and their families and they have an event coming up to do just that. The Elks Lodge #2375 National Hoops Shoot Competition is happening at the Uintah Recreation Center for free on November 18th. This is for youth ages 8 to 13 and each participant […]

Vernal Man Assaults Multiple Officers And Military Service Member During Arrest

Vernal Man Assaults Multiple Officers And Military Service Member During Arrest

Nov 9, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Things went from bad to worse on Friday when officers were called to handle an intoxicated individual at the 7-Eleven Convenience Store on 500 East Main Street in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 25-year-old Lane Bow Hunt was intoxicated and standing in front of people’s vehicles and yelling at military service members […]

Republican Party Issues Statement

Republican Party Issues Statement

Nov 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Republican Party in Uintah County issued a statement this week clarifying its position on taxation. The announcement states that the Uintah County Republican Party is “committed to promoting the State and County Republican Party platforms and reaffirms the right and responsibility of the County Party Chair and the Party to communicate party positions on […]

Roosevelt PD Reports Increase In Unsupervised Student Drivers

Roosevelt PD Reports Increase In Unsupervised Student Drivers

Nov 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Learning to drive is an important life skill but it is one with strict rules attached for the safety of all on the roads. Unfortunately, those rules are being ignored by some locals. Roosevelt Police Department reported on Tuesday that their agency has seen an increase in the number of unsupervised student drivers on Roosevelt […]

Duchesne County Welcoming Donations For Sub 4 Santa Effort

Duchesne County Welcoming Donations For Sub 4 Santa Effort

Nov 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s no secret that almost everyone is struggling to keep up with inflation, meaning this year’s efforts to help local families during the holidays is especially important. The Chamber of Commerce serving Duchesne County is prepared to receive physical donations at their location on Roosevelt’s Main Street as well as accept monetary donations. The Sub […]