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Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

May 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman is facing drug charges, including a felony distribution charge, in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Shantele Marie Christofferson was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for an equipment violation in April. Christofferson was found to have a scale on her person as well as a bag of […]

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The process continues for the environmental assessment of a proposed Daggett County project. The proposed SR-43 Multi-Use Trail Project aims to construct a 10-foot-wide asphalt paved trail along SR-43 and then along Stateline Road and Airport Road. “The trail runs along the north side of SR-43 beginning at the west Manila Utah town border and […]

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that annual fish stocking at Flaming Gorge will begin mid-May and continue through mid-June and this event offers a prime opportunity for anglers to target lake trout under 28 inches. “Lake trout can significantly impact the survival of stocked fish,” shares John Walrath, Green River fisheries biologist. […]

One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

You might be a little late to the game but there’s still time to potentially be part of the upcoming edition of a local publication. Uintah County Library’s literary magazine, ‘Beyond the Margins’, is accepting submissions for the publication’s Summer 2025 edition for just one more week. The submission call is for all local artists, […]

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

When you hear sirens tomorrow in the mid afternoon in Vernal there’s no cause for alarm. It’s just the kickoff of this year’s Special Olympics with the annual Torch Run! The Torch Run is hosted by local law enforcement agencies across the state and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies are thrilled […]

UNION BOYS BASEBALL START 3A TOURNAMENT THURSDAY AT HOME

UNION BOYS BASEBALL START 3A TOURNAMENT THURSDAY AT HOME

May 7, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Union boys baseball team finished first in Region 13 and third in the 3A RPI rankings. The Cougars will kick off the 3A tournament with a best of three series, taking on the 14th ranked Judge Memorial Bulldogs at home Thursday and Friday. Game 1 is Thursday at 4pm with game 2 Friday at […]

Domestic Violence Assault Ends In Arrest

Domestic Violence Assault Ends In Arrest

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A domestic violence assault ended in arrest in Duchesne County this week. On May 5th, 35-year-old Dimetri Del Wopsock was arrested after an alleged assault that took place at his apartment in Roosevelt. Investigators spoke with the victim and found visible markings consistent with the account of being grabbed by the throat and restrained multiple […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took time to publicly acknowledge the service and dedication of a special group of their team members in observance of National Corrections Officer Week. “Following an arrest, our Corrections Officers bear the continuous responsibility of managing the lives of inmates around the clock, every day of the year,” shares the […]

Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family

Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Basin Bird Festival is back and being hosted at a special new location. Hosted by the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, & Recreation Committee, the Basin Bird Festival will be at Roosevelt’s new nature park. For the last month, individuals and families have been invited to go out birding wherever they liked in pursuit of completing […]