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Utah Department of Public Safety Current Driving Fatalities

Utah Department of Public Safety Current Driving Fatalities

Sep 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

At a recent media event, the Utah Department of Public Safety announced how things are going with the Zero Fatalities program. So far, in 2023, there have been 180 lives lost on Utah’s roads with 82 of the fatalities occurring during summer months. The 100 Deadliest Days (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) saw a […]

DWR Labor Day Weekend Report

DWR Labor Day Weekend Report

Sep 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

As always, the DWR stays busy inspecting and decontaminating watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels. During the 2023 Labor Day weekend, 4,299 inspections were performed, and 133 boats were decontaminated. The Utah Lake dip tank has been very instrumental in helping decontaminate boats in northern Utah since it was installed in May, […]

Get Healthy Utah Redesignated Vernal as a Healthy Utah Community

Get Healthy Utah Redesignated Vernal as a Healthy Utah Community

Sep 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns announced cities this week that have been redesignated as Healthy Utah Communities and Vernal is one of them.  “The Healthy Utah Community program recognizes cities and towns that are promoting policies and programs that support good health for their residents,” shares the announcement. “To […]

Vernal Rotary Honors Michael Goddard with Paul Harris Award

Vernal Rotary Honors Michael Goddard with Paul Harris Award

Sep 6, 2023 · Basin Now · News

H On June 9, 2023 Michael Goddard was presented with a Paul Harris Award for hisservice in the Vernal Rotary Club by member Cheri McCurdy. This award isRotary’s way of honoring those who provide a high level of service and/ormonetary donations to Rotary. This is his fifth Paul Harris award.Mike, as he prefers to be […]

Search And Rescue Helicopter Finds Man Missing In Daggett County

Search And Rescue Helicopter Finds Man Missing In Daggett County

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An amazing volunteer effort turned out on Labor Day to assist with a search and rescue effort for a man who had been reported missing in Daggett County. Family shared that on September 1st, the man headed for the mountains to break down his summer camp but unfortunately was alone and unprepared for the conditions. […]

West Nile Virus In TriCounty Health District

West Nile Virus In TriCounty Health District

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Cases of West Nile Virus are popping up in the TriCounty Health District, including positive human cases. According to the Utah Department of Health, 2 West Nile Virus positive human cases have been reported in the TriCounty District out of 3 total cases reported this season in Utah. Also, as of August 26th, the Department […]

Uintah Recreation Rac’n in the Basin

Uintah Recreation Rac’n in the Basin

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Recreation is serious about keeping the community active, especially area runners. Get registered for Racin’ In The Basin happening on September 16th. It includes a half marathon, 5k and Kids Fun Run. Next month a new and mysterious race is happening. The Skinwalker 10K will be October 7th. The course will be revealed on race […]

Events Coming Up For Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County

Events Coming Up For Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fall means there are important events coming up for the Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County. Roosevelt Business Alliance meetings are starting back up and Utah Treasurer Marlo Oakes will be the speaker at the first meeting back. Mark the calendar for September 12th at 8am at the Roosevelt Library. The Duchesne County Chamber of […]

PhenomeCon Film Fest Tonight To Kick Off 2023 Event

PhenomeCon Film Fest Tonight To Kick Off 2023 Event

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

PhenomeCon is officially here, kicking off with the PhenomeCon Film Fest tonight. PhenomeCon added the Film Fest to the conference lineup last year. The admission is free for those registered for PhenomeCon or it is $15 for those that are not registered. Tonight’s films include ‘A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot’, ‘Portals and The Paranormal: […]

Community Mourns Teen On What Would Have Been His 16th Birthday

Community Mourns Teen On What Would Have Been His 16th Birthday

Sep 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a young man gone far too soon. Students and community members wore red on Tuesday in memory of Domanic Charles Cole on what would have been his 16th birthday. Dominic was riding his bike with a friend when he became the victim of an auto/pedestrian accident on September […]

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