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Western Colorado Wildfires Update

Western Colorado Wildfires Update

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Large fire activity continued on Tuesday for the Lee Fire in western Colorado. Afternoon winds pushed the fire east toward Highway 13 and upped certain areas in Ready, Set, or Go evacuation status. Based on the Tuesday estimation, the Lee Fire has surpassed 13,000 acres. As of the Tuesday report, the Lee Fire had not […]

Fun Heating Up At The Duchesne County Fair

Fun Heating Up At The Duchesne County Fair

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The fun is heating up at the Duchesne County Fair. This year’s theme is Country Nights and Neon Lights. Yesterday was the livestock show which continues today. Today, the home arts and 4H exhibits are on display, the carnival opens at 4pm with shows that follow, including the concert featuring Travis Denning with opener Cody […]

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday marked 14 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well known for his enthusiasm and smile. Also […]

Hicks Park Fire Controlled On Ashley National Forest

Hicks Park Fire Controlled On Ashley National Forest

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Hicks Park Fire in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest is controlled. “Fire crews responded to a fire near Hicks Park on Friday, August 1st,” shares the announcement. “The fire [was] estimated at approximately 1 acre in size and located east of the South Fork of Ashley Creek and south of the […]

Town Of Meeker Not Under Evacuation/Pre-Evacuation Orders(As of 8/4/25)

Town Of Meeker Not Under Evacuation/Pre-Evacuation Orders(As of 8/4/25)

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Due to growing public concern, officials announced that as of 10pm on Monday, the Town of Meeker is NOT under any pre-evacuation or evacuation orders. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced to the public that the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page is the only accurate and official place for updates. It’s also […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s latest data on unemployment has been released. According to the Department of Workforce Services, June’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2% with approximately 59,461 Utahns unemployed. The June national unemployment rate is down a tenth of a percentage point at 4.1%. Locally, Daggett County’s unemployment has remained at 3.9% and Uintah County […]

Roosevelt City Projects To Be Aware Of This Week

Roosevelt City Projects To Be Aware Of This Week

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City has reminded the public that 200 South by State Street is closed to traffic. “Public Works is replacing the cross gutter/water way,” shares the announcement. “State Street will stay open to traffic. The project should take 1 to 2 weeks to complete.” This week, BHI started to dig the sewer main in Roosevelt […]

Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor

Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor

Aug 5, 2025 · Basin Now · News

While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes involving a 12-year-old victim. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, […]

US-191 Lane Closure North Of Vernal Part Of Realignment Project

US-191 Lane Closure North Of Vernal Part Of Realignment Project

Aug 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Starting today, UDOT will reduce US-191 north of Vernal to a single one-way lane near milepost 368, as part of the US-191 realignment project. “The closure is expected to last about four days when the new alignment is opened to two-way traffic,” shares the UDOT announcement. “This closure will help facilitate work to integrate the […]

Accident Leads To Chase Which Leads To Second Crash In Western Colorado

Accident Leads To Chase Which Leads To Second Crash In Western Colorado

Aug 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

An investigation is underway on the series of events that involved multiple vehicle crashes and a chase in northwestern Colorado. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, on August 1st, a Moffat County deputy stopped to assist at a traffic accident in Craig. “While on scene, the driver of one of the involved vehicles backed […]

Employment Report

Employment Report

Aug 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The latest data from the Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2025 increased an estimated 2.3% across the past 12 months. This added a cumulative 39,700 jobs since June 2024 with Utah’s current job count reaching 1,779,300. Employment in Daggett County was 551 compared to 553 one year earlier. […]