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EPA Settlement Ensures Compliance On Uintah & Ouray Indian Reservation

EPA Settlement Ensures Compliance On Uintah & Ouray Indian Reservation

Oct 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday a settlement with Texas-based XTO Energy Inc. resolving alleged violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act’s Underground Injection Control program at three injection wells within the Uintah & Ouray Indian Reservation. The settlement was filed on September 29th and requires the company to pay a civil penalty […]

Highway 40 Crash Victim Identified

Highway 40 Crash Victim Identified

Oct 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Highway Patrol has identified the Highway 40 crash victim that took place on Sunday morning. The UHP report of the accident states that a silver Hyundai Elantra was traveling westbound on SR-40 near Mile Post 92 while a gray Ford F250 was traveling eastbound at the same location. Due to the rainy weather, the […]

Public Input Sought On Future Of Roosevelt Municipal Airport

Public Input Sought On Future Of Roosevelt Municipal Airport

Oct 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Conversation on the future of the Roosevelt Municipal Airport is underway and the public is invited to join in. A public open house is being held this month on the airport’s Master Plan Update which is used to plan future facilities and identify improvement alternatives. “As a current or potential airport user, you can provide […]

Duchesne County Announces Burn Window

Duchesne County Announces Burn Window

Oct 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The fall burn window for Duchesne County is now open but just for the month of October. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area that is away from any structures […]

Arrest Made Following Chase During Which Police Vehicle Intentionally Struck

Arrest Made Following Chase During Which Police Vehicle Intentionally Struck

Oct 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Tuesday, October 3rd, Vernal Police Officers were dispatched to a Vernal residence regarding a Domestic Disturbance. Upon arrival, the Officers observed an adult female attempting to flee the scene with two children in the vehicle. The adult female was later identified as 34 year old Shiloh Wyasket. While fleeing the scene, Wyasket struck another […]

Uintah High School Choir

Uintah High School Choir

Oct 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School Choir will perform its fall concert on Tuesday, October 3rd, in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature performances by Polyphony, Luminosa, Virsonum, SoVoce, and the General Choir. It starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The concert will also be streamed live on the Uintah High Choir Facebook page.

Sweetwater County Triples Travel And Tourism

Sweetwater County Triples Travel And Tourism

Oct 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a banner year for Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism. In a Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism press release, Jenissa Meredith, CEO of Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism said, “Tourism has been absolutely thriving in Rock Springs and Green River this summer and over the past year. We saw triple the number of visitors […]

Friends Against Family Violence Shares Important Message With Community

Friends Against Family Violence Shares Important Message With Community

Oct 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The organization ‘Friends Against Family Violence’ has a very important message for the community as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and they state that spreading awareness is a catalyst to save lives in our community. In a letter to the Uintah Basin Community they share, “This month takes on various meanings for different people. […]

Iron Fire Containment Reaches 50 Percent

Iron Fire Containment Reaches 50 Percent

Oct 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hard working firefighters have achieved 50 percent containment on the Iron Fire located 18 miles northwest of Craig in Moffat County. The fire, which was called in on September 29th, quickly spread to over 7,000 acres but most fire activity since Sunday has occurred within containment lines. According to the Monday afternoon update from the […]

Roosevelt Animal Shelter Gives Report; Urges Public To Be Responsible

Roosevelt Animal Shelter Gives Report; Urges Public To Be Responsible

Oct 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The animal shelters in the Uintah Basin have been overwhelmed for a long time and need the public’s help. This week the Roosevelt Animal Shelter gave a report on their facility and urged the public to be responsible pet owners. Currently, the Roosevelt Animal Shelter has approximately 26 dog kennels and 38 cat kennels yet […]

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