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UHS Teen Center To Open; Ribbon Cutting On August 29th

UHS Teen Center To Open; Ribbon Cutting On August 29th

Aug 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A collective effort has led to the opening of the new Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Uintah School District announcement shares that the Teen Center is a welcoming space designed to support all Uintah High students. It includes a food pantry stocked with nutritious snacks and meals, washers and dryers, two bathrooms […]

Roosevelt Branch Library Receives Library Grant

Roosevelt Branch Library Receives Library Grant

Aug 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Branch Library of the Duchesne County Library System announced this month some helpful purchases made thanks to grant funding. A $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Utah State Library was used to upgrade the patron computers in the library. “The grant was administered by the Institute of Museum and Library […]

Vernal Chamber Wins Two Utah Association Of Chamber Awards

Vernal Chamber Wins Two Utah Association Of Chamber Awards

Aug 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared exciting news this week. They are the recipient of not one, but two awards from the Utah Association of Chambers. The award for Best Weekly Newsletter recognized the resources, updates, and community highlights the Vernal Chamber shares with its members every single week. The award for Best Marketing […]

Uintah Theatre Announces Exciting Lineup Of This Season’s Productions

Uintah Theatre Announces Exciting Lineup Of This Season’s Productions

Aug 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School Theatre program takes their pursuit of excellence seriously and this school year will be no different. This week, the talented students of Uintah High will channel their inner wizard as they audition for roles in this fall’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’. “We are incredibly excited to bring […]

Roosevelt Man Pulled Over With Fentanyl And Unbuckled Child In Vehicle

Roosevelt Man Pulled Over With Fentanyl And Unbuckled Child In Vehicle

Aug 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle 37-year-old Adam Anderton was driving was stopped for an observed equipment violation in Uintah County on July 28th. During the stop, a state certified K-9 […]

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Ribbon Cutting

La Capirucha We had a fantastic time celebrating the 1-year anniversary of La Capirucha food truck with a special ribbon cutting ceremony! Located in the Vernal Cinemas parking lot on Highway 40 Stop by, grab a bite, and help us show them some love. Your taste buds will thank you!

Progress Made On Wildfires In The Region

Progress Made On Wildfires In The Region

Aug 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Progress has been made on wildfires in the region. The Beulah Fire in the High Uintas enjoyed recent rainfall around the perimeter that has dampened fuels and allowed crews to continue structure protection and ongoing efforts. The August 17th evening report of the Beulah Fire reported its size at 4,580 acres. The weather over the […]

West Nile Virus Update

West Nile Virus Update

Aug 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of the latest report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the first positive human case of West Nile Virus has been reported and it is in the Salt Lake County health jurisdiction. The first positive horse case has also been reported and it is in Utah County. The count of mosquito […]

Uintah County Encourages Public To Beware Of Scam Letters

Uintah County Encourages Public To Beware Of Scam Letters

Aug 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Scams can take just about any form, including the good ol’ fashioned letter in the mail. Uintah County announced last week that citizens have been receiving scam letters that demand payment of taxes and that the property will be seized if not paid. “These letters are not being sent from Uintah County or the State […]

Discoveries At Dinosaur National Monument Highlighted

Discoveries At Dinosaur National Monument Highlighted

Aug 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Discoveries continue in the world of paleontology at Dinosaur National Monument. A fascinating discovery by researchers at the University of Texas found that a record of a dinosaur’s favorite foods is carefully preserved in the dinosaur’s tooth enamel. The lead doctoral graduate of the University of Texas’s Jackson School of Geosciences, Liam Norris, inspected the […]

Reminders For Every Driver On Back To School Bus Safety

Reminders For Every Driver On Back To School Bus Safety

Aug 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Fire Department safety messages take on many forms. This week’s message focuses on protecting kids in and around school buses as school gets back underway. Drivers: Stop for the bus every time! The basic steps for road users state that all road users, including vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and ebikes are legally required […]