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Submit Questions For Uintah County Republican Party Debate Night

Submit Questions For Uintah County Republican Party Debate Night

Aug 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County voters are invited to submit questions ahead of the upcoming Debate Night being hosted by the Uintah County Republican Party. The event announcement states that the Uintah County Commissioner Candidate Debate will be held on September 17th at 7pm at the Uintah County Library and Republican Party candidate Willis LeFevre and Unaffiliated candidate […]

Juveniles Face Charges For Vandalism In Vernal Area

Juveniles Face Charges For Vandalism In Vernal Area

Aug 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The artists behind graffiti that has popped up around Vernal have been identified and are facing consequences. Vernal Police shares that between August 15th and August 17th, officers responded to approximately 18 different locations throughout Vernal City on reports of vandalism, including graffiti and damaged property. “This vandalism has affected the appearance and welcoming nature […]

Vandals Strike McCoy Flats Trailhead; BLM Offering Reward

Vandals Strike McCoy Flats Trailhead; BLM Offering Reward

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vandals are at it again, this time at McCoy Flats. The Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying anyone involved in vandalism to the McCoy Flats Trailhead. “On August 22nd, it was discovered that vandals removed multiple signs donated by the public, causing significant damage to the sign […]

Delays On Highway 40 For UDOT Construction From Duchesne Towards Myton

Delays On Highway 40 For UDOT Construction From Duchesne Towards Myton

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Road construction is slowing down travelers on Highway 40 from Duchesne towards Myton. The U.S. Route 40 Duchesne to East River Road Paving project is underway to extend the life and improve the ride of the roadway by the Utah Department of Transportation. “This week, the contractor is removing and replacing the asphalt road surface along […]

Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting

Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session meeting. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins started the discussion, explaining that the County in recent weeks learned that they have access to 119 acre feet of water out of Red Fleet that was purchased in 2014 […]

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement and service. Louise Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award. The Chamber announcement shares that Louise is an owner of several local businesses such as Basin Flood and Fire, Buddy […]

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was started by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office into the allegation of Rape, […]

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Outstanding Public Service Award

Louise Thompson Local business owner Louise Thompson has been actively involved in the community serving on multiple boards and charity organizations in Uintah Basin. She is also a member of charity organizations such as The Vernal Rotary Club where she served as the president for one year, and multiple years on the board. During her […]

Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack

Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek wolf pack. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple factors and feedback from many different stakeholders,” shares CPW Director Jeff Davis. ”Our options in this unique […]