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United States Attorney’s Office Warns of Reported Financial Litigation Scam

United States Attorney’s Office Warns of Reported Financial Litigation Scam

May 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is alerting the public about a reported scammer making phone calls throughout the region claiming to be with their office and requesting restitution payments. “This week, the office received multiple phone calls from concerned citizens regarding an individual who identifies himself as a member of the […]

Roosevelt City Offers Thanks For Help With Parks

Roosevelt City Offers Thanks For Help With Parks

May 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is giving thanks where it is due as community partners make a difference in making life a better place. Most recently, Moon Lake Electric provided volunteers and equipment to make some much-needed improvements to the playground at Constitution Park as well as to the Nature Park. “At Constitution Park, Moon Lake Electric staff […]

Dinosaur National Monument Seeks Input On Proposed Camping Fee Increase

Dinosaur National Monument Seeks Input On Proposed Camping Fee Increase

May 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

National Park Service announced this week that increases to camping fees are proposed for Dinosaur National Monument and public input is being sought. The increases are based on comparability studies done with surrounding private and public facilities and fees have not been increased in the Monument since 2016. “We take our commitment to providing affordable […]

Daggett County Sheriff Has Serious Message On Teen Alcohol Consumption

Daggett County Sheriff Has Serious Message On Teen Alcohol Consumption

May 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Daggett County Sheriff Erik Bailey has a serious message for the community shared in this month’s Daggett County newsletter. “It has been reported that there is a group of teens, all of which attend Manila High School, that have been drinking and binge drinking alcohol,” shares Sheriff Bailey. “…There may have been a time when […]

Former Flaming Gorge Days Fund Manager To Serve Prison Time

Former Flaming Gorge Days Fund Manager To Serve Prison Time

May 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The former manager of funds over Green River’s Flaming Gorge Days event will serveprison time for her theft of funds meant for the 2023 event. Wyoming 3rd District CourtJudge Bluemel sentenced Jennifer Nicole Melvin to 4 to 8 years in the state prisonfollowed by 3 years of supervised probation. Melvin changed her plea from Not […]

Vernal Ranger District Forest Road Update: Many Roads Still Impassable

Vernal Ranger District Forest Road Update: Many Roads Still Impassable

May 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’ve been eager for May 1st because that’s the day that road gates are opened on theVernal Ranger District, you may want to listen up before heading for the forest. Whilethis allows access to locations within lower elevations and areas clear of snow, rememberthat many roads are still impassable and all travelers are urged […]

USSD1 Presents Checks For Higher Education

USSD1 Presents Checks For Higher Education

May 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The opportunity for higher education in the Uintah Basin continues to grow withscholarships helping pave the way forward for all students. Uintah Special ServiceDistrict 1 is among the largest contributors to these local scholarships and a special checkpresentation ceremony was held this week to continue that tradition. SSD1 ExecutiveDirector Cheryl Meier presented Utah State University […]

DWR: Where To See Migrating Birds This Month

DWR: Where To See Migrating Birds This Month

May 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wildlife migrations are in full swing in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources hasthe scoop on bird watching in northeastern Utah. Mountain reservoirs like Big Sandwash,Matt Warner, Red Fleet and Steinaker Reservoir are great places to view migratingcommon loons. You can also often see pelicans at Matt Warner Reservoir this time ofyear. All of […]

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition

May 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech shared exciting news on Wednesday. According to their announcement, studentsfrom Uintah Basin Technical College once again demonstrated their talent at theSkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Conference. “Eighty-six UBTech studentsparticipated in the event, showcasing their talents across various disciplines. The resultswere nothing short of remarkable, as UBTech students clinched a staggering 51 medals,marking a record-breaking […]

Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault

Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault

May 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend for an incident on April 13th that escalated with his neighbors. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an argument between 2 individuals had escalated as a third individual, 66-year-old Linnie Vince Isbell, stepped in. The individual being shoved and confronted by Isbell retreated into his […]

Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands

Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands

May 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A lost wallet in the wrong hands can result in a lot of damage to the victim. Thankfully, police in Uintah County were able to arrest an individual who recently chose to make purchases rather than return a lost wallet. On April 24th, a victim reported losing a wallet while on a run along 1500 […]