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Trio Petroleum issued a press release last week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project located in Uintah County. The successful drilling and completion of the first two exploratory wells encountered substantial oil-bearing pay zones in the Rimrock and Asphalt Ridge tar-sands in June. A downhole-heater was installed on one of the wells and […]
This time of year poses increased risks for home fires. The Duchesne Fire Department has shared the following reminders: Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. As you try to stay cozy and warm this winter, stay fire smart! Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance, such as a space heater, into […]
Registration is opening for upcoming activities through the Uintah Recreation District. The Top Rope Certification Program is for anyone ages 15 and up. There are also Beginner and Intermediate Youth Climbing Classes for ages 5 to 10. Co-ed volleyball leagues start up in January as well as youth, teen, and adult co-ed indoor soccer. Itty […]
An inmate of the Duchesne County Jail is facing new charges for acts allegedly committed while incarcerated. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a fight between 2 female inmates in the woman’s housing block on November 16th prompted an investigation during which 20-year-old Haili Swain was accused of sexual abuse. When Swain was interviewed, […]
A traffic stop in Duchesne City on Monday ended in arrest for both of the vehicle’s occupants. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver was identified as 31-year-old Cody Austin Mayhew and it was found that he was on probation with AP&P and that his license was denied. Noticing that the female passenger […]
The Thanksgiving holiday is expected to be a very busy travel weekend. AAA predicts that 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million […]
It’s the 10th year for Sub for Seniors and organizers need your help. Sub for Seniors provides a holiday gift and food bag for each of the Uintah Basin seniors on their list. “These seniors are generally isolated, lonely, and unable to provide for themselves,” shares the announcement. “Each year we find our ‘why’ as […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concert. The Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus has been a local staple of the Christmas season since 2013. In 2012, the new Dean of USU Uintah Basin at the time, Dr. Boyd Edwards, had moved to Vernal and saw the potential for […]
An arrest has been made in the 1972 murder case of Gregory Nickell and law enforcement is asking the public for any additional details available as they prepare for prosecution. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Tuesday, November 26th, Darrel Eugene Choate was taken into custody by Uintah County Sheriff Detectives at a […]
An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail that admitted to sprinkling meth on fellow inmates’ food has charges now filed in 8th District Court for what took place. 20-year-old Kane Olvera-Swain was originally arrested on October 21st on charges of lewdness, disorderly conduct, and drugs. In July of this year, he entered a Guilty plea […]
A Craig, Colorado, man is facing felony charges for a DUI arrest this fall. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 51-year-old Francisco Alverez Salas was the driver of a vehicle observed weaving back and forth within its lane of travel. An officer matched the vehicle with an ‘Attempt to Locate’ call that had come in […]
USU has announced that they have received $500,000 dollars in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help increase retention and graduation rates among Native American students and USU Uintah Basin is among the campuses to benefit. “As Utah’s land-grant institution we serve the entire state and bring resources and expertise to the problem-solving […]