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Roosevelt City Secondary Water Project Update

Roosevelt City Secondary Water Project Update

Jul 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City’s secondary water project continues, now working on Phase III. Roosevelt City was awarded a $2 million dollar grant in the spring from the Division of Water Resources to be used toward this phase of the project. Phase III got underway on July 1st at 200 North and 1000 West. The main line has […]

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding In Fruitland Area; He And Girlfriend Arrested

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding In Fruitland Area; He And Girlfriend Arrested

Jul 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A wanted fugitive from the Salt Lake area and his girlfriend were arrested last week in the Fruitland area where they were found hiding out. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that fugitive Pohiva Fatafehi was suspected to be hiding in Duchesne County and that he […]

Vernal Downtown Construction Projects Continue

Vernal Downtown Construction Projects Continue

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has announced the continuation of the downtown revitalization with 2 major construction projects underway. The Cobblerock Block improvements at the corner of 100 East and 100 South continue with Phase 2 of the project. This includes the area behind the businesses with the replacement of water and sewer lines, enhanced public spaces, and […]

2024 McCoy Flats Death Race Lasts 21 Rounds Until 3AM

2024 McCoy Flats Death Race Lasts 21 Rounds Until 3AM

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While you were busy this weekend staying out of the heat and holding still in front of the A/C, some local superhumans were proving their insane levels of endurance and strength. The McCoy Flats Death Race is appropriately named as participants run a 4 mile trail route every hour until only one person is left. […]

Safety Urged With Red Flag Warnings And High Temperatures

Safety Urged With Red Flag Warnings And High Temperatures

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Red Flag Warnings were in effect over the weekend with hot temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty outflow winds. The critical fire weather means all are urged to use extreme caution with all things that can spark a wildfire, including fireworks, exploding targets, discarded cigarettes, dragging chains, and campfires. While the Red Flag Warning is […]

DWR: Catch And Release Tips To Decrease Impacts To Fish

DWR: Catch And Release Tips To Decrease Impacts To Fish

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Photo Credit: Delene Jaques If your outdoor plans include fishing, here are some important tips to decrease stress to the fish and increase their chance of survival, if you plan to release them. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that first, you should consider fishing in the mornings or late evenings, when temperatures are cooler. […]

Speirs Wildfire Near Flaming Gorge Over 500 Acres

Speirs Wildfire Near Flaming Gorge Over 500 Acres

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews continue to battle a wildfire burning south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County. The Speirs Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, July 13th. According to the update on Sunday, the fire is burning east of Cart Creek drainage, primarily in an eastward direction. “Smokejumpers arrived Saturday evening and have been constructing fire […]

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Ribbon Cutting

The Double SHAKA Aqua Park has officially been DINAH-MITED! Congratulations on your Grand Opening and ribbon cutting! We are so excited to have this fun activity in the Basin! Locals automatically get a discount when purchasing tickets online! They have group rates as well! If you’re looking for a birthday or corporate event location… This […]

Speirs Fire Burning Near Flaming Gorge In Daggett County

Speirs Fire Burning Near Flaming Gorge In Daggett County

Jul 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews have responded to a wildfire burning south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County. Ashley National Forest has shared that it is being called the Speirs Fire because it is located east of Highway 191 near Speirs Peak. The Speirs Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, July 13th, sometime in the afternoon. As […]

Man Arrested For Assault After Violation Of Own Protective Order

Man Arrested For Assault After Violation Of Own Protective Order

Jul 12, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested after violating his own protective order in an incident in Duchesne County just after midnight on July 11th. Officers responded to a call during which dispatch workers could hear a man making threats and yelling at a woman that she “better not call anyone”. Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Daniel Paul […]

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