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Sexual Assault At Workplace Results In Felony Charge

Sexual Assault At Workplace Results In Felony Charge

Aug 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A sexual assault that allegedly took place on a worksite in Uintah County has resulted in a criminal charge for the accused. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 43-year-old Joel Ocampo Martinez was working on a job site in Uintah County on July 24th when he approached a female also working at the job site […]

‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair

‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for the 2024 Uintah County Fair and this year’s concert is not one to miss. ‘The Frontmen’ are 3 former lead singers, namely: Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, and Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas, and this amazing trio is performing on August 15th at the Western Park. […]

Volunteers Needed For Dinosaur National Monument Graffiti Removal

Volunteers Needed For Dinosaur National Monument Graffiti Removal

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument officials are recruiting volunteers for a clean up event next week. “The park archeologist has detected charcoal and etched graffiti on non-cultural rock surfaces along the Box and Hog Canyon trails,” shares officials. “Dinosaur National Monument needs your help removing this graffiti, which is damaging the natural scenery and disrupting visitor experiences…Potential […]

Red Springs Group Campground Reopens After Restoration

Red Springs Group Campground Reopens After Restoration

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest announced this week the reopening of the Red Springs Group Campground after substantial restoration. “The campground has a brand-new facelift, with resurfacing of the campground roads and spurs, installation of new site furniture, replacement of restroom facilities, new fencing, and additional picnic tables and day-use areas,” shares the announcement. “Future improvements of […]

Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery

Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC, which owns refining and real estate assets and minerals and mining rights in Vernal, and Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corporation(IRRX), announced Monday a merger of the two companies resulting in a NASDAQ exchange listing. In an interview with Evans Family Media, IRRX Chairman and CEO Mark Michel explains that […]

Big Gulch Fire 80 Percent Contained

Big Gulch Fire 80 Percent Contained

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews have continued working on the Big Gulch Fire in Moffat County and progress isfinally happening on the containment line. The latest report states that aerial mapping hasprovided a better estimate on the affected area. The BLM data states that the Big GulchFire covers 1,161 acres and it was 80 percent contained as of Friday. […]

Aggressive Bear Caught; Stay ‘Bear Aware’ When In The Outdoors

Aggressive Bear Caught; Stay ‘Bear Aware’ When In The Outdoors

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

With increased nuisance bear reports this year, Ashley National Forest has some positivenews. The aggressive bear that had been frequenting the Browne Lake GroupCampground on the Ashley National Forest has been caught. The Forest Service andDivision of Wildlife Resources worked together to catch the bear and the trap has nowbeen removed and the campground has […]

Another Fantastic Year Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Another Fantastic Year Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thursday night the annual Fishing With The Fox event culminated in prize drawingsduring the Alive After 5 finale at the Uintah County Library park. This year Long ParkReservoir, Moon Lake, and Paradise Park were each stocked with tagged fish with agrand prize destined to be awarded to one of the participants. That big winner wasannounced […]

BLM Conducting Fuels Reduction Treatment In Northeastern Utah

BLM Conducting Fuels Reduction Treatment In Northeastern Utah

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardousfuels reduction treatments on portions of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and theBookcliffs this month and continuing into early winter, weather permitting. “Thetreatments will use a combination of heavy equipment for managing areas of dense fuelloads and hand treatment methods with small power tools,” […]

Notice Given Of Proposed Tax Increase In Manila

Notice Given Of Proposed Tax Increase In Manila

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A notice has been issued of a proposed tax increase for the town of Manila in DaggettCounty. The notice was included in this month’s Daggett Post and states that the town ofManila is proposing to increase its property tax revenue so that the tax on a $154,000dollar residence would increase by $4.83 per year and […]

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