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Uintah School District Issues Message To Public Concerning Property Taxes

Uintah School District Issues Message To Public Concerning Property Taxes

Nov 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District shared the following on the current topic of property taxes in Uintah County: #1. Uintah School District is NOT a party to the property tax increase proposed by the Uintah County Commission and will NOT receive any of the funds if the proposed county tax increase is adopted. #2. The Uintah School Board has provided […]

Blake Moore Working To Help Outdoor Outfitting And Guiding Industry

Blake Moore Working To Help Outdoor Outfitting And Guiding Industry

Nov 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The outdoor tourism industry is important to the Uintah Basin and Representative Blake Moore is part of an effort to provide relief to the workers in the outdoor outfitting and guiding industry with the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act. “The outdoor tourism industry is foundational to Utah’s economy,” shares Representative Moore. “Unfortunately, new regulations threaten […]

UINTAH FFA

UINTAH FFA

Nov 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School FFA Chapter came home from their National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with some big wins. The Floriculture Team made up of Kaylee Jo Huber, Aysha Slaugh, Isabel Owens and Taysia Richens placed 4th in the nation in their competition. The Livestock Evaluation Team finished in the Top 20, earning a silver […]

New Felony Charges For Man Who Claims He’s Doing Work For AP&P

New Felony Charges For Man Who Claims He’s Doing Work For AP&P

Nov 6, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A man found to already be on felony probation has new felony charges after an incident in Duchesne City when he claimed to be doing work for Adult Probation & Parole. 42-year-old Chistopher Micheal Chistensen was riding a bicycle on Main Street when he was almost hit by a car pulling into a parking lot. […]

Vernal PD Asks Community To Watch For Missing Juvenile

Vernal PD Asks Community To Watch For Missing Juvenile

Nov 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. 15-year-old Amrelle “Neveah” Manheimer went missing on August 31st. Her last known location was at the Split Mountain Youth Center in Vernal. Amrelle ran from the facility around midnight . She has brown eyes and dark brown hair. If you have […]

All Invited To Veterans Day Flag Retirement Ceremony

All Invited To Veterans Day Flag Retirement Ceremony

Nov 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The annual Veterans Day Community Flags Retirement Ceremony is happening next week and all are welcome. Panhandle Oilfield Service Company works with community partners to support this event. Panhandle Utah operations manager Dustin Nyberg says flag etiquette is symbolic of showing respect for all the great opportunities that every American is given. Wes Porter, an […]

Vernal PD Requests Public Tips In Theft Case

Vernal PD Requests Public Tips In Theft Case

Nov 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A picture can be worth a thousand words and investigators are hoping someone will recognize the women in some security footage so they can be held accountable for their actions. The Vernal Police Department has shared images and are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects in a shoplifting investigation resulting in over $5,000 […]

Discovery Elementary Sets Up Ofrenda In Lobby For Dia De Muertos

Discovery Elementary Sets Up Ofrenda In Lobby For Dia De Muertos

Nov 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

This week, Discovery Elementary had its 3rd annual Dia De Muertos celebration complete with an ofrenda in the lobby of the school. The display was first erected in November 2021 by teachers and students from the school’s Spanish language dual immersion program to help students, staff and the community celebrate their loved ones who have […]

Roosevelt Animal Shelter needs your help

Roosevelt Animal Shelter needs your help

Nov 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt Animal Shelter is overcrowded and the shelter is desperately in need of the community’s support. The facility has 64 kennels but averages 80 to 100 animals at a time with a waitlist of 60 dogs and 100 cats. Here are some ways to help: Ensure your pets tags are up to date and keep […]

Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced To 45 Years For 2018 Murder

Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced To 45 Years For 2018 Murder

Nov 3, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Fort Duchesne man was sentenced on Wednesday in federal court. 28-year-old Brandon Redfoot was sentenced to 45 years imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release for the murder of 24-year-old Julio Rodriguez on June 7th, 2018 outside a residence east of Randlett. “Mr. Redfoot’s senseless act of violence put many lives at risk and […]