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Uintah Agricultural Sciences Building Ready To Welcome Students

Uintah Agricultural Sciences Building Ready To Welcome Students

Dec 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new Uintah School District building constructed between Uintah High School and the Ashley Valley Education Center will soon welcome students for classes. The ground breaking ceremony for the Agricultural Sciences building took place in October of 2022. During that ceremony, Uintah Superintendent Rick Woodford stated that “continuing to improve our educational offerings for those […]

Helping Hands Christmas Eve Dinner

Helping Hands Christmas Eve Dinner

Dec 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local congregation is doing their part to care for the lonely and those in need this holiday. The folks of Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel are hosting the Helping Hands Christmas Eve Dinner where a hot meal will be provided to shut ins and those in need on Christmas Eve. If you would like to […]

DWR: Make Safety Top Priority When Ice Fishing This Winter

DWR: Make Safety Top Priority When Ice Fishing This Winter

Dec 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Anglers have switched modes and have hit the time of year they are looking for enough ice to enjoy some ice fishing. The Division of Wildlife Resources has a few things to remember if you’re planning to hit the ice. Be sure to dress in layers and have all the needed equipment to stay warm. […]

Uintah County Man Arrested After Recognized As Criminal In Video Footage

Uintah County Man Arrested After Recognized As Criminal In Video Footage

Dec 21, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man was arrested this week after he was recognized during a traffic stop as a person in surveillance footage committing a criminal act. According to charging documents, 44-year-old Michael Lane Carpenter lied and gave officers a false name when asked. Inside his pocket, Carpenter had a wallet with a teenage female’s driver’s […]

Sweetwater County Sheriff Request Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Sweetwater County Sheriff Request Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help. They shared images of an individual that is part of an investigation into a retail theft case out of Wamsutter. The theft occurred on Tuesday, November 28th, at a Love’s Travel Stop and the stolen property is valued at over $5,000 dollars. The surveillance photo is […]

State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School

State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High School had a special visitor on Tuesday. Sydnee Dickson, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the trip to Vernal specifically to visit Uintah High business teacher Kami Elison because Elison has been named as one of the five finalists for Teacher of the Year. The recognition is not the first for Elison […]

Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow

Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If your kids still need a chance to see Santa Clause this year you’re in luck. Roosevelt City is hosting the big man in red today and tomorrow for the community to come get pictures. There will also be other special guests. The Pictures with Santa events will be held today from noon to 5pm […]

Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes

Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There will not be an increase in the property tax rate in Uintah County in 2024. The Uintah County Commission met on Tuesday afternoon. First, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins presented the 2024 budget at the amount of $74,125,300 dollars. After some discussion, Commissioner Laursen made a motion to accept the budget as presented with Commissioner Norton […]

Altamont Cowboy Finishes Strong At National Finals Rodeo

Altamont Cowboy Finishes Strong At National Finals Rodeo

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Altamont cowboy Dean Thompson finished strong at his first National Finals Rodeo in what he called 10 days of essentially getting beat up. “Round No. 10 at the NFR is crazy,” said 21-year-old Thompson. “My body feels great. I feel like I’m riding bucking horses as good as I ever have before, but, man, I’ve […]

Utah Roadkill Reporter App Making Roads Safer

Utah Roadkill Reporter App Making Roads Safer

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roads throughout the Uintah Basin have their share of roadkill which is something the Division of Wildlife Resources and UDOT are urging all drivers to report on the Utah Roadkill Reporter app. The app was launched one year ago and is helping keep roads safe by helping officials respond quickly to remove carcasses as well […]