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Uintah Basin Healthcare Final 80th Anniversary Celebration Today

Uintah Basin Healthcare Final 80th Anniversary Celebration Today

Aug 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare’s 80th Anniversary parties wrap up today. On August 14th, 1944, Uintah Basin Healthcare opened their doors to serve the Uintah Basin. The celebrations kicked off on Wednesday in Roosevelt at Constitution Park. Around 1500 people attended the celebration, enjoying a meal and “splash bash” activities. Another huge crowd turned out on Saturday […]

Remembering Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Remembering Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Aug 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

This month marks 13 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. […]

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County

Aug 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stabbing victim called dispatch on August 16th at 5:17am and stated that he had been attacked without warning inside his trailer around 9pm on August 15th. He said he had […]

Coworker Assault Results In Felony Charge

Coworker Assault Results In Felony Charge

Aug 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A case of a workplace assault that took place in May has resulted in a charge filed this week in court. 43-year-old Debra-Ann Thames has been charged with one count of 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault for events that allegedly took place on May 8th. According to the Probable Cause Statement, Thames became angry with […]

Back To School Safety Message from Vernal Police Department

Back To School Safety Message from Vernal Police Department

Aug 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ready or not it is back to school time! Uintah School District’s first official day of school is on August 20th, as is Duchesne County School District, while Terra Academy starts on August 22nd. With the weather nice, it is a guarantee that kids Kindergarten through high school ages will be walking, biking, and on […]

Local 116th Engineering Company Of National Guard Renders Service In Hawaii

Local 116th Engineering Company Of National Guard Renders Service In Hawaii

Aug 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The local 116th Engineering Company of the Utah National Guard rendered service while gaining valuable training this summer in Hawaii. The company’s assistance was requested by the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum through the military’s Innovative Readiness Training Program which matches project requests with military personnel that need the hours as training to build their skills. […]

Roosevelt Sports Complex Grand Opening Next Week

Roosevelt Sports Complex Grand Opening Next Week

Aug 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is ready to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Roosevelt Sports Complex at Constitution Park and they have a special gift for the first 500 people! The groundbreaking for the sports complex was held about 1 year ago and the project cost has been estimated at $3.5 million dollars, funded by the Community […]

Uintah County Fair Events Continue Today And Tomorrow At Western Park

Uintah County Fair Events Continue Today And Tomorrow At Western Park

Aug 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The crowd loved Thursday night’s concert of ‘The Frontmen’ at the Uintah County Fair and the fair fun continues through Saturday. Today includes all the favorites, including the book fair, Scales N’ Tails show, Little Red Barn, hypnotist, magic show, Fireman Challenge, carnival, BBQ cookoff, Little Miss VIP contest, dog show, livestock and 4H exhibits, […]

Long Recovery Ahead For Woman Hit And Dragged By Car In Uintah County

Long Recovery Ahead For Woman Hit And Dragged By Car In Uintah County

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The young woman who was hit and dragged for several city blocks in Vernal on Wednesday has a long recovery ahead. The most recent report from the family shares that 21-year-old Breanna Berry is hospitalized in a Wasatch Front area hospital as she is receiving treatment for severe road rash, a fractured neck, fractured elbow, […]

Stolen Credit Card Added To List Of Charges During Man’s Arrest

Stolen Credit Card Added To List Of Charges During Man’s Arrest

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An officer parked in the Vernal Middle School parking lot intervened in a disturbance on August 8th in the area of Independence Park which led to an arrest on a variety of charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 35-year-old Samuel Tony Mendelkow arrived in the area on his bicycle and loudly confronted a […]

Uintah County Refinery Official Comments On Uinta Basin Railway Project

Uintah County Refinery Official Comments On Uinta Basin Railway Project

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A merger announced Monday means that a refinery asset located in Uintah County is set to relaunch operations, this time to refine Uinta waxy crude, possibly by next summer. Mark Michel, Chairman for Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corporation(IRRX), spoke with Evans Family Media and commented on the prospective Uinta Basin Railway project. “We welcome the rail […]