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Vernal Regional Airport Alerts Community To Scam

Vernal Regional Airport Alerts Community To Scam

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another day, another scam. This time the warning is coming from the Vernal Regional Airport as it came to their attention that there is a post circulating on Facebook implying that the airport is hiring for a cleaning position. “This is NOT true,” shares the official Vernal Regional Airport page. “Please do not click the […]

Vernal Rotary Coat And Hoodie Drive Happening Next Week

Vernal Rotary Coat And Hoodie Drive Happening Next Week

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

New and gently used coats will be available for free at the Vernal Rotary Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive next week for those needing some help staying warm this winter “The need for coats in our community is greatly underestimated. Many people simply go without,” shares Rotarian Cheri McCurdy. “The Vernal Rotary Club recognized this […]

Local Pumpkin Royalty Set New State Record For Monster Pumpkin

Local Pumpkin Royalty Set New State Record For Monster Pumpkin

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Move over Charlie Brown! Take a seat Jack Skeleton! There’s a new great pumpkin in town and it’s busy setting records. Local growers Ralph and Juana Laub loaded up their great pumpkin last month and journeyed to Logan for the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival. The Laubs gigantic gourd not only won, it set a […]

Inmate Receives New Charges For Violation Of Protective Order

Inmate Receives New Charges For Violation Of Protective Order

Oct 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County Jail inmate is facing a new list of charges for the same crime. Court documents show that 39-year-old Kashon Grow has a history of violating active protective orders. Grow pleaded Guilty of 3rd Degree Felony Violation of a Protective Order and No Contest to Tampering with a Witness on August 27th, 2024. […]

Vernal City Downtown Projects Outlook And Timeline

Vernal City Downtown Projects Outlook And Timeline

Oct 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

What’s the outlook and timeline for downtown Vernal construction? Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion reports that both contractors are working diligently to complete the projects before winter weather sets in: Vernal Avenue reconstruction is a UDOT administered and funded project. The contractor will grade and prepare the road subgrade the week of November 4th. Pavement […]

Yellow Lake Fire Halloween-Fire Event Builds Morale

Yellow Lake Fire Halloween-Fire Event Builds Morale

Oct 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The extra late wildfire season allowed for a unique experience for the members of the Northern Utah Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team on assignment with the Yellow Lake Fire. Utah Fire Info took a break from their usual wildfire updates to share about the unique experience that happened this month. “This interagency team has […]

PSA: Avoid Election Day Lines And Vote Early

PSA: Avoid Election Day Lines And Vote Early

Oct 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election Day is less than a week away and while many embrace the mail in option to vote, others prefer voting in person. For the in person folks, you can avoid the lines on Election Day by voting early. Uintah County published a reminder of this option this week, stating that the early vote period […]

Family Halloween Activities

Family Halloween Activities

Oct 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal area enjoyed multiple fall family events over the weekend, including a successful Mayor’s Walk on Vernal’s Main Street and the Jensen Pumpkin Festival. The Uintah County Library has a fun activity planned for Halloween night. Come dressed up and drop into the library between 7 and 8:30pm to check out the book fair […]

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Stolen Vehicle And DUI

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Stolen Vehicle And DUI

Oct 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An officer who initiated a traffic stop on a speeding car in Duchesne County was in for a shocking confession when he made contact with the driver. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer approached the passenger window and observed the driver with his hands in his lap shaking. He made contact and […]

Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest

Oct 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The driver and passenger of a vehicle stopped last week in Roosevelt were both arrested after being seen in a vehicle with a dangerously cracked windshield that prompted the stop. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer pulled over the vehicle and the driver did not have a license. It was found that […]

Freeze Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning

Freeze Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning

Oct 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A freeze watch is in effect starting tonight and running through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures will be as low as 28 degrees. It is recommended that residents take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. It’s also possible that the frost and freeze conditions […]

Ashley National Forest Details On Christmas Tree Permits

Ashley National Forest Details On Christmas Tree Permits

Oct 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The late arrival of fall may be contributing to the shock that winter is making its move and the holidays are right around the corner. With that in mind, Ashley National Forest is equipping residents with the information needed for that annual adventure to find the perfect Christmas tree. Christmas tree permits will be available […]