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Community Asked To Keep Children Away From Construction Equipment

Community Asked To Keep Children Away From Construction Equipment

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is calling on the community to make safety the first priority as construction crews continue work on the City’s secondary water project. The current phase of the project has been working along Gates Drive. Next week the contractor will work their way down Nelson Avenue and then from Nelson Avenue down Gates Drive […]

One In Critical Condition After Womack Oil Field Rig Fire

One In Critical Condition After Womack Oil Field Rig Fire

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Maverick crude hauler driver is in critical condition as of last report after a rig fire that took place on Wednesday in the Womack oil field in Duchesne County. According to Josh Phillips with Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management, fire crews received a page at 7am for an oil field location involved in […]

Man Arrested For Burglary Of Vernal Business

Man Arrested For Burglary Of Vernal Business

Aug 14, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Officers didn’t have to look far to find the culprit in a burglary reported at a Vernal business on August 9th at approximately 1:13am. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the body and paint shop and observed that the glass had been shattered from one of the doors. During a search […]

Search and Rescue Locate 14-Year-Old Lost In Uintas

Search and Rescue Locate 14-Year-Old Lost In Uintas

Aug 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Family time enjoying the Uintas turned into a terrifying experience for one family over the weekend. Summit County Search and Rescue, assisted by Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and other resources, were called in on Saturday, August 10th just after 5:00pm when a 911 call came in that a 14-year-old had been separated […]

Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Open House Tomorrow

Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Open House Tomorrow

Aug 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s almost time for another season of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and the organization is inviting all interested in learning about the organization to an Open House tomorrow evening. “The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is comprised of the most dedicated young string instrumentalists in the Basin,” shares Executive Director Clayton Johnson. “We […]

Wild Horse Roundup Underway This Week In Sand Wash Basin

Wild Horse Roundup Underway This Week In Sand Wash Basin

Aug 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management is gathering up wild horses in western Colorado’s Sand Wash Basin this week. The Craig Daily Press reports that the bait-trap removal operation plans to gather up to 60 horses. 45 of those are expected to be removed from the range while 15 mares will undergo fertility control measures and […]

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Wildland Fire Safety

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Wildland Fire Safety

Aug 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department continues to utilize social media to educate the public on fire safety. While wet weather can be helpful, it also can come with increased risk of wildfire due to lightning strikes. Regardless of the weather there are steps that can be taken to protect your home. “The roof and exterior […]

Sexual Assault At Workplace Results In Felony Charge

Sexual Assault At Workplace Results In Felony Charge

Aug 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A sexual assault that allegedly took place on a worksite in Uintah County has resulted in a criminal charge for the accused. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 43-year-old Joel Ocampo Martinez was working on a job site in Uintah County on July 24th when he approached a female also working at the job site […]

‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair

‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for the 2024 Uintah County Fair and this year’s concert is not one to miss. ‘The Frontmen’ are 3 former lead singers, namely: Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, and Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas, and this amazing trio is performing on August 15th at the Western Park. […]