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Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’

Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been selected as one of Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. “As with the First 100, sites on this list receive IUGS recognition because they are of the highest scientific value,” shares the […]

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety

Aug 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in flooding around the state. “Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of water, ripping through neighborhoods, streets, and valleys sweeping away whatever is in their path. […]

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress. When deputies arrived an adult male was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds. Life saving measures were performed on the victim […]

North Slope Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Treatment Planned For Tomorrow

North Slope Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Treatment Planned For Tomorrow

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware that starting tomorrow, a rotenone treatment will be taking place within the South Fork of the Sheep Creek drainages on the forest. The project is part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project using the piscicide rotenone. “An area […]

Dinosaur National Monument Announces Temporary Road Closures

Dinosaur National Monument Announces Temporary Road Closures

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Northeastern Utah has been hit by heavy rains like much of the state and Dinosaur National Monument announced some closures as a result. “The unpaved Echo Park and Yampa Bench roads are temporarily closed because of multiple washouts after a rain event on August 25th,” shares the Monument’s announcement. “They are being assessed for repairs. […]

Safety Urged In Areas Of Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project

Safety Urged In Areas Of Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City’s secondary water project continues and an update issued Monday makes a request of community members. “With school starting this past week, the roadways are busier, and the project team asks that those traveling on these roadways remain vigilant, obeying the traffic control that is in place,” shares the August 26th announcement. “Also, it […]

Uintah Recreation Fall Activity Sign Ups Heating Up

Uintah Recreation Fall Activity Sign Ups Heating Up

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you and your kids are bored this fall then it’s really your own fault. Here’s just a few of the Uintah Recreation offerings with registration open. Teams can get registered for Women’s Volleyball League through September 19th with play starting in October. Youth and teen volleyball registration just closed but names can be placed […]

Former Vernal Businessman Indicted For Scamming COVID Relief Funds

Former Vernal Businessman Indicted For Scamming COVID Relief Funds

Aug 27, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Defrauding the government of COVID relief funds is the latest allegation against the former owner of the now closed Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal. Lee Anglin was arrested on a federal arrest warrant on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue during a traffic stop. His wife, Jenni Anglin, was booked into Uintah County Jail […]

Additional Woman Charged In Case Of Kidnapping Attempt In Uintah County

Additional Woman Charged In Case Of Kidnapping Attempt In Uintah County

Aug 26, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The court documents are sealed in the case of a Utah County woman who had charges filed in 8th District Court last week and was booked into Utah County Jail on the warrant on Thursday. 52-year-old Amanda Kaye Bachman is facing charges of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Kidnapping, 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Burglary, 2nd Degree […]

New Record And Scholarship Offer For Union Cross Country 5K Winner

New Record And Scholarship Offer For Union Cross Country 5K Winner

Aug 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Years of dedication and hard work are paying off for a pair of Union High distance runners. The Union Cross Country team competed at the UIAAA Invitation in Spanish Fork this weekend where around 30 schools from 1A to 6A classification were competing. Jaylie Jenkins and her teammate River White beat out all their competition […]

Uintah 100 Year Celebration To Take Place During Homecoming Next Month

Uintah 100 Year Celebration To Take Place During Homecoming Next Month

Aug 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High School is officially 100 years old and the community is invited to join in celebrating during Homecoming next month. The District announcement states that all Uintah alumni and the community are invited to join in the party at the Homecoming parade and Homecoming game on Friday, September 20th. The Student Council plans to […]