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USU Eastern and UBTech Announce Articulation Agreement

USU Eastern and UBTech Announce Articulation Agreement

May 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech has added another educational institution to their list of partnerships to expand opportunities to their students. Utah State University and UBTech recently signed an articulation agreement that allows UBTech welding certificate students to transfer directly to USU Eastern’s welding program and for their credits to automatically be accepted. “This is something USU President Cockett and […]

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Construction Underway On Roosevelt’s State Street

May 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tis’ the season for orange cones and road construction. UDOT work on Roosevelt’s State Street is underway. It was announced on Wednesday that Burdick Materials has started work for sidewalks, curb and gutter which will require the patience of the residents in the construction zone. Concrete work will temporarily block driveways for up to 5 […]

Ashley National Forest Reminds Public To Follow Camping Rules

Ashley National Forest Reminds Public To Follow Camping Rules

May 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Camping on Ashley National Forest has been a tradition for many local families for years and while that is not likely to change, times have changed and all are expected to follow the same rules. Ashley National Forest has a stay limit for dispersed camping of 16 days at a single location and campers cannot […]

Have You Seen This Missing Backhoe Out Of The Fruitland Area?

Have You Seen This Missing Backhoe Out Of The Fruitland Area?

May 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thieves may be getting bolder but can you imagine stealing a huge piece of heavy equipment? Duchesne County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case of a missing Case 580D Backhoe out of the Lower Red Creek area in Fruitland. “This backhoe was last seen by the owner about two weeks ago,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. […]

Utah Attorney General Appears On ‘Secret Of Skinwalker Ranch’ Episode

Utah Attorney General Appears On ‘Secret Of Skinwalker Ranch’ Episode

May 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Attorney General Sean Reyes has been spending some extra time in the Uintah Basin but not necessarily in an official capacity. Reyes appeared as a special guest on the latest episode of the History Channel’s series ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’. The episode aired last week and focused on an investigation of an unidentified […]

Roosevelt City Accepting Bids For Constitution Park Sports Complex Project

Roosevelt City Accepting Bids For Constitution Park Sports Complex Project

May 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City has issued the call for construction bids for the Constitution Park Sports Complex. The project includes site grading and earthwork, approximately 1,000 linear feet of culinary water piping and appurtenances, fencing, 6,0000 square feet of concrete flatwork, 900 cubic yards of infield mix, sprinkler system, and 45,500 square yards of topsoil and sod […]

USU Announces Tuition-Free Scholarships For Native American Students

USU Announces Tuition-Free Scholarships For Native American Students

May 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah State University announced this week a full tuition scholarship for all resident Native American students at all USU campuses in Utah, including USU Uintah Basin. The scholarship is available to both new and continuing students and will be awarded beginning in July 2023, ahead of the fall 2023 semester. It will pay for tuition […]

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Duchesne County Requests Continued Involvement In Ashley National Forest Plan

May 17, 2023 · Chaunte Riker · Uncategorized

Duchesne County leadership is making sure the County’s interests are part of the conversation as Ashley National Forest continues work on the Forest Plan update. Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented a letter addressed to the USDA Forest Service for the Duchesne County Commission’s consideration and approval during the Commission meeting. Hyde explained […]

Myton Man Arrested For Actions During January 6 2021 Capital Breach

Myton Man Arrested For Actions During January 6 2021 Capital Breach

May 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County man has been arrested for actions that allegedly took place on January 6th, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol Building. 29–year-old Odin Meacham was arrested on Monday in Myton and was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Meacham was among a mob […]

Expect Delays During Highway 40 Resurfacing Work West Of Vernal

Expect Delays During Highway 40 Resurfacing Work West Of Vernal

May 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you are traveling between Vernal and Roosevelt plan on delays due to Region 3 pavement preservation construction work. The UDOT project aims to extend the life of Highway 40 by resurfacing a 12-mile section between SR-88 and 1500 South in Vernal. Motorists should expect one-way traffic with flaggers posted to direct vehicles through the […]

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