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Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award

Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is among the recipients of an award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Vernal City is one of 7 winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance. “This award recognizes innovative programs that provide creative solutions to common challenges and highlight GFOA best practices in action,” shares the GFOA announcement. Vernal […]

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Business of the Month

G&H Garbage G&H Garbage Service – A Legacy of Hard Work and Community Commitment December 2024 Business of the Month This December, G&H Garbage Service, a family-run business with deep roots in Vernal and the Uintah Basin, is honored to be recognized as the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month. From humble […]

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Ribbon Cutting

Vernal Sign Shop Exciting New Beginnings for the Vernal Sign Shop! We’re thrilled to celebrate the Grand Opening of Vernal Sign Shop’s brand-new building with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! This new space marks a major milestone for them, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them continue to grow and serve our community. […]

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Ribbon Cutting

Ashley Regional Primary Care Congratulations to Ashley Regional Primary Care on their Ribbon Cutting! We are excited to officially welcome them to the Basin! The ribbon has been cut, and the celebration is just beginning. This fantastic clinic is ready to serve and contribute to our local community. A big thank you to everyone who […]

Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check

Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check

Dec 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman on probation in Duchesne County was arrested after failing a compliance check last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers located heroin at the residence as well as alcohol and drug paraphernalia. 40-year-old Tiara Prisbey admitted to officers that she had been using heroin. She was arrested for the offense of […]

BLM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale In Uintah County

BLM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale In Uintah County

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a federal oil and gas lease sale that will take place this spring for land in northeastern Utah. The land includes two parcels in Uintah County which have been proposed for sale for the second quarterly lease sale of 2025. The two parcels encompass 833.28 acres of land […]

Water Officials Give Water And Reservoir Report

Water Officials Give Water And Reservoir Report

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Snow has been slow coming this year but Utah officials have said there’s no need to panic, especially in the Uinta Basin. According to a water conditions update from the Division of Water Resources, snowpack is 81% of normal as an overall average in the state but the Uinta Basin has fared best so far […]

USU Looking For Uintah County Participants In Study Examining Homelessness

USU Looking For Uintah County Participants In Study Examining Homelessness

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A USU researcher is seeking Uintah County residents interested in participating in a research study. The announcement shares that the purpose of the research is to “survey the attitudes of community members towards homelessness and the homeless services in Cache, Utah, Carbon, and Uintah Counties. Specifically…in learning about beliefs and attitudes towards individuals experiencing homelessness, […]

Local Schools Set Example Of Service This Holiday Season

Local Schools Set Example Of Service This Holiday Season

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local schools do a good job of providing service opportunities throughout the school year and the Christmas season is no exception. Uintah School District shares that Naples Elementary recently set a service goal to collect 1,000 hats and gloves to help keep kids warm. Not surprisingly, the students rose to and exceeded the challenge! This […]

Arrest Made In September Triple Fatal Crash

Arrest Made In September Triple Fatal Crash

Dec 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An arrest was made on Wednesday in connection with the triple fatal crash that killed Colorado roadway workers in September east of Grand Junction. On September 4th, two CDOT employees who were working outside of their vehicle were struck and killed by a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep then hit a CDOT vehicle parked completely […]

Warrant Attached To Vehicle Leads To Arrest

Warrant Attached To Vehicle Leads To Arrest

Dec 18, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Charges have shown up in 8th District Court attached to a traffic stop last month in the Jensen area of Uintah County. The officer conducted a records check on the vehicle and found that there was a warrant attached to the vehicle for 53-year-old Vickie Rose Bristol. The officer initiated a traffic stop and noted […]