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Mac Attack Fishing Contest On Flaming Gorge Next Month

Mac Attack Fishing Contest On Flaming Gorge Next Month

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Mac Attack Fishing Contest that targets lake trout under 25 inches on Flaming Gorge is coming up in just a few weeks. “Angler harvest can be an effective tool for managing fisheries,” says John Walrath, Regional Fisheries Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “The Mac Attack Fishing Contest is a fun opportunity for […]

Only A Few More Days To Donate To Sub For Seniors

Only A Few More Days To Donate To Sub For Seniors

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A program that brings much needed holiday cheer to the most isolated and lonely of our community is accepting donations for just a few more days. The Sub For Seniors program has been delivering Christmas to seniors for 9 years now. Non-perishable food items, gift items, and monetary donations are being collected through December 18th […]

Affordable Connectivity Program Offered In Uintah Basin

Affordable Connectivity Program Offered In Uintah Basin

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new federal program is now being offered in the Uintah Basin and there are locals able and ready to help those interested. The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income families afford the cost of having internet service in their home and also offers a one time discount on a computer purchased through a participating provider. […]

Duchesne County Commission Adopts 2024 Budget

Duchesne County Commission Adopts 2024 Budget

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For county governments, December means it’s time to finalize the budget for the coming year. After months of budget work sessions, the Duchesne County Commission approved a 2024 budget of about $57.4 million dollars. Within that budget, the General Fund was approved at about $30.8 million dollars, the Capital Project Fund was approved at about […]

Altamont Cowboy Wins First NFR Check

Altamont Cowboy Wins First NFR Check

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s National Finals Rodeo time and a Duchesne County cowboy is thrilled about his 6th place finish in bareback and the nearly $5,000 dollar cut of the pot that came his way so far. Bareback rider Dean Thompson had an 83.5-point ride in the third round and that did the trick. “It’s a new rodeo […]

Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel Holding Food Drive

Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel Holding Food Drive

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Among the efforts to ensure a comfortable Christmas for all is the rallying cries to gather food to fill the shelves of local food pantries. Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel is among those engaged in the cause and are holding a food drive through this Saturday. The final collection date is December 17th and the non-perishable […]

Fentanyl Crisis Deaths In The Uintah Basin Spike In Last 6 Weeks

Fentanyl Crisis Deaths In The Uintah Basin Spike In Last 6 Weeks

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum and TriCounty Health Director Kirk Benge joined forces and visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to sound the alarm on what they have called the fentanyl crisis that has hit the Uintah Basin. Sheriff Labrum says that while drugs have been a consistent problem in the Basin for […]

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Business of the Month Stealth Management Group, LLC SpringHill & TownPlace Suites of Vernal December 2023 Both Vernal Marriott properties are owned and operated by Stealth Management out of Orlando Florida. Anshu Jain, our owner, is so happy to be a part of this beautiful community and hopes to continue to grow in the Basin […]

Woman Arrested After Crashing Vehicle And Running From Police

Woman Arrested After Crashing Vehicle And Running From Police

Dec 12, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Fort Duchesne woman was arrested in Uintah County on December 8th after crashing her vehicle and running from police. According to court documents, 34-year-old Laura Kay Jean Tapoof was seen operating a vehicle at night without headlights. An officer attempted to stop Tapoof but she fled and crashed into another vehicle in a parking […]

Man Arrested After Reckless Drive And Assault Incident

Man Arrested After Reckless Drive And Assault Incident

Dec 12, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Uintah County after an incident of assault and driving recklessly over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were notified of an incident that occurred when 30-year-old James Dean Allen was traveling through the Ballard area driving in one vehicle while another adult and two children were […]

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