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Remembering The Fallen On 9/11

Remembering The Fallen On 9/11

Sep 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Commemorations of 9/11 were held at local schools this week and service projects were held around the community. Uintah School District’s Discovery Elementary, Uintah Middle School, and Uintah High School each held special flag ceremonies. The Uintah High School ceremony included the retiring of the flag that had flown at the school and then new […]

Roosevelt Autumn Festival This Weekend

Roosevelt Autumn Festival This Weekend

Sep 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for Roosevelt’s annual Autumn Fest and there is plenty of fun for all to choose from, including the magic of hot air balloons! The balloon launch will be at the Golf Course this morning, and at the Roosevelt Jr. High Saturday and Sunday morning. There will be vendors, live music, and fun activities […]

‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Opening Tonight

‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Opening Tonight

Sep 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Season 10 at Vernal Theatre Live kicks off tonight and the excitement has been building for months. The classic musical ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ has been requested for years and the Theater is thrilled to be fulfilling that request in the opener this season. For many in the cast this show holds special meaning, including […]

Dinosaur National Monument Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions

Dinosaur National Monument Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions

Sep 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument announced on Thursday that as of September 12th, Dinosaur National Monument is rescinding the Stage 2 fire restrictions order that was enacted on August 1st. “Recent precipitation has lessened fire danger in the monument to a point where year-round restrictions provide the necessary fire prevention measures,” shares the announcement. “Year-round fire restrictions […]

Arrest In Duchesne County Alleges Forcible Sexual Abuse Causing Injury

Arrest In Duchesne County Alleges Forcible Sexual Abuse Causing Injury

Sep 12, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man is facing serious felony charges in Duchesne County for alleged actions against a victim in 2024 and 2025. 49-year-old Joshua Kip Miles was arrested for the offense listed as 1st Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse Causing Serious Bodily Injury, 3rd Degree Felony Property Damage, and Misdemeanor Unlawful Detention. According to the Affidavit of […]

Power Outage Prompts Late School Start

Power Outage Prompts Late School Start

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The planned power outage in Uintah County had some rippling effects on Wednesday morning. Originally, Rocky Mountain Power reported the maintenance work would be complete and power restored by 5:30am but the outage was prolonged in much of the area with it taking until after 7am to fully restore power. As a result, the Uintah […]

Vernal Chamber Quarterly Outstanding Public Servant

Vernal Chamber Quarterly Outstanding Public Servant

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce presented Joe McKea with their Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award during their luncheon on Tuesday afternoon. Joe has made a career as a Human Resources Director, currently at UELS, and has made a real impact on shaping workplace culture locally. Among his accomplishments, Joe created a county affiliate group […]

Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban

Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Highway 40 through Vernal stays busy with not only local traffic but also large semis and heavy equipment. With an increase in noise violations, Vernal Police have been instructed to focus on enforcement. Vernal Police Chief Gledhill shared with Evans Family Media that they are once again focusing on enforcing the ban on Jake Brakes […]

Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library

Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Patrons have another resource offered at the Roosevelt Branch Library for staying connected. “In the past year, Duchesne County Library’s Roosevelt Branch received a $16,700 grant to add laptops for patron use in the library to their services. The basis for the grant came from patron feedback surveys gathered in late 2023 requesting some digital […]

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks – descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern Utah poured into chats on social media almost immediately after it happened. The most commonly asked question was simply, what was that!? The US Geological Survey provided the answer soon after, reporting a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake a few […]