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Jensen Fire Department Provides Christmas Safety Reminder

Jensen Fire Department Provides Christmas Safety Reminder

Dec 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Jensen Fire Department’s gift to the community this year is some very important safety reminders. First, is a message on gift giving safety of products containing a lithium-ion battery. “Lithium-ion batteries are in more than you probably expect,” shares Jensen Fire. “Be sure to read the labels! Follow the safety guides. They are there […]

Friends Against Family Violence Renovating Building To Be Permanent Home

Friends Against Family Violence Renovating Building To Be Permanent Home

Dec 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A very important local program will finally have a permanent home. Friends Against Family Violence is a community based nonprofit domestic violence program that provides services, shelter, crisis intervention, and education in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County. Established in 2019, the organization has helped countless people all while having its main offices move around quite […]

Two Treated For Head Wounds After Violent Disorderly Disturbance

Two Treated For Head Wounds After Violent Disorderly Disturbance

Dec 12, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Two people, including a minor, were treated for injuries at Ashley Regional Medical Center after a violent rampage that took place on December 10th in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old Dustin Joseph Bryant broke multiple windows including the windshield of a vehicle while intoxicated to the point of being a […]

Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Wows Audiences With Christmas Concerts

Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Wows Audiences With Christmas Concerts

Dec 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was a hub of Christmas cheer and music from around the world on Saturday with the two Christmas concerts of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus. UBOC Artistic Director Dr. Cory Evans’ enthusiasm was infectious as he conducted the concert and shared the historic background behind much of the music. […]

Vernal City Zions Block Construction Wrapping Up For Winter

Vernal City Zions Block Construction Wrapping Up For Winter

Dec 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Work has continued on the revitalization projects in downtown Vernal but most work will be on pause soon for the winter months. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the decent weather has allowed crews to work longer into the season but that is wrapping up this month. One exciting accomplishment has been the concrete […]

Uintah High’s FBLA Chapter Impresses At Region Competition

Uintah High’s FBLA Chapter Impresses At Region Competition

Dec 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High School’s FBLA chapter found success at last week’s regional competition at USU Eastern in Price. 16 Uintah students competed in categories ranging from Advertising and Business Management to Marketing and Health Care Administration. Their preparedness and professionalism shined through as every student placed in the Top 5 in at least one event. Their […]

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Southwest Monarch Study Spots Monarch Butterfly Tagged In Vernal

Dec 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local efforts to study and conserve monarch butterfly populations are making a difference and volunteers received exciting news last week. One of the butterflies tagged this season in the Vernal area has been spotted nestled for the winter in a cluster of monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California. The Southwest Monarch Study […]

DWR: Great Holiday Gifts Are Only A Hunting Or Fishing Challenge Away

DWR: Great Holiday Gifts Are Only A Hunting Or Fishing Challenge Away

Dec 11, 2023 · Chaunte Riker · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources would love to help you fill up the stocking of the outdoors enthusiasts in your family. DWR suggests gifting Utah fishing or hunting licenses or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge! Along with ice fishing, Utah also offers several hunts during the winter months. […]

Vernal Man Arrested On Child Rape Charges

Vernal Man Arrested On Child Rape Charges

Dec 11, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is scheduled to make an initial appearance in court today after his arrest last week on Child Rape charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 38-year-old Daniel Jobe Justice was arrested on December 5th on four acts of alleged sexual abuse of the same victim over the course of 4 years. […]

Uintah School District Says Social Media Posts About Fentanyl In District False

Uintah School District Says Social Media Posts About Fentanyl In District False

Dec 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District released a statement in response to social media postscirculating this week. The post on social media claimed that someone recently washospitalized due to fentanyl that was obtained at a school within the District. The Districtresponded on Thursday, stating, “The District is aware of misinformation currentlycirculating on social media regarding Fentanyl or […]

TriCounty Health Warns Families Of Recalled Product Marketed To Children

TriCounty Health Warns Families Of Recalled Product Marketed To Children

Dec 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health has warned the community, especially those with children, of a recalledfood product. The FDA issued a recall on brands Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis ofApple Cinnamon Fruit Puree and Cinnamon Apple Sauce. The FDA recall states that thereason for the recall is elevated levels of lead within the product. These apple saucepouches were sold […]

Will Vernal City’s T-Rex Be Dressed Up Again?

Will Vernal City’s T-Rex Be Dressed Up Again?

Dec 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hundreds of selfies with the green T-Rex in Vernal City were shared online recentlythanks to Holly Days last month and it brought up some questions about whether or notthe T-Rex makeover is complete. Specifically, will T-Rex ever dress up in his holidaygear again? Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion was happy to provide an update toEvans […]

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