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Uintah High School Future Farmers of America Return From Nationals

Nov 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Members of the Uintah High School Future Farmers of America recently returned from Indianapolis, Indiana after attending the National FFA Convention. There was close to 70,000 members and guests and our local chapter represented the two events they qualified for. The Uintah FFA Floriculture team was able to place 10th in the nation, as Uintah has never placed that high before. Ezrie Slaugh, Hunter Reynolds, Alix Williams, and Sadie Young were able to achieve a Gold rating for their efforts.

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2nd Annual Community Matters Conference at Union High School

Nov 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Margaret J. Wheatley once said that "there is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." The 2nd annual Uintah Basin Community Matters conference is a chance for the community to gather together and discuss what is needed for the betterment of its residents. This year there will be a variety of workshop sessions that will focus on the issues the community is facing and what we can do about them.

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Duchesne County Sheriff Identifies Men Killed in Halloween Double Homicide

Nov 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker held a press conference on Friday morning where he identified the two men killed in a Halloween double homicide in Roosevelt. Sheriff Tucker reported that at 12:15 Friday morning, officers were called to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found two deceased males. One was identified as 22-year-old Jon Reed Jr. who had been stabbed. The other was identified as 23-year-old Tyrell Sowsonicut who had been shot.

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Update on Highway 40 Strawberry Valley Construction

Nov 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Construction continues on Highway 40 in the Strawberry Valley. “New guardrail is being installed this week,” shares UDOT. “Crews continue working on the slopes along both shoulders of the roadway between Mile Post 34 and 40. Due to inclement weather, topsoil, seeding and spraying mulch will continue this week and next.

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Keep Safety in Mind When Going to Cut Down Your Christmas Tree

Nov 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest wants people to remember to be safe when going to cut down your Christmas tree. Be prepared for the winter weather and the snow-packed roads by having chains, a 4-wheel drive vehicle, or a snow machine. For personal safety, tell someone where you are going and when you are planning to get back.

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Josh Frost Continues Rodeo Success Ahead of National Finals Rodeo

Nov 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The success of a local cowboy continues ahead of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December. PRCA Pro Rodeo chose to feature Josh Frost again after winning the bull riding average at the RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo in Heber City over the weekend. “I’ve just been getting on practice bulls, roping quite a bit and going to jackpots, and riding horses a lot (since the end of the regular season),” Frost shared with PRCA Pro Rodeo. “It felt really good to make three back-to-back rides like that and get the win.”

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Law Enforcement/First Responder Training a Success

Nov 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A training exercise for local law enforcement held late Tuesday evening and into Wednesday’s early morning hours was a success. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office shared that dozens of officers from local, state, and federal agencies joined together for the training exercise that simulated an active shooter incident inside Vernal’s Walmart. "In a small, rural community like we have we are always going to work with our partner agencies and on a major scenario like this, at a Walmart or a school, we have to know what our capabilities are all the way around," shares Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum.

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Local Inspiration Takes on Ironman Florida This Weekend; Where to Watch

Nov 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Sidney Smith was already considered a local hero but his dedication to compete in an Ironman race as a double amputee has managed to level up his superhuman status. Sidney set off to Panama City Beach, Florida earlier this week to get ready for one of the longest running Ironman events, the Ironman Florida. Through the beauty of technology, the Uintah Basin is invited to follow Sidney during the event this weekend. To follow him through the race, download the “Ironman Tracker” app and track him as #91.

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Get Registered Now for Holly Days Lantern Launch

Nov 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Last year the Holly Days started a new successful event called the Lantern Launch. The original festival has its roots in China dating back to around 206 BC to 25 AD. It has been made popular in modern time with movies like Tangled. This year there will be a limit of 300 lanterns and all interested are encouraged to get registered now to be sure to have a spot. Plus those that purchase a lantern are automatically entered to win a hot air balloon ride at the Dinah “Soar” Days & Hot Air Balloon Festival in May.

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Rotary Club Collecting Coats

Nov 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Rotary Club of Vernal is holding their annual Winter Coat Drive. They are gathering new and gently used coats of all sizes and for all ages. Residents of the community who wish to donate can take any coats, gloves and scarves to Davis Food and Drug, Smith’s Food and Drug, Soda Poppin’, Vernal Christian Church, or Uintah County Library until November 7th.

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Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Thousands from Donations Intended for Children

Nov 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Treasurer for the ‘Friends of Uintah and Daggett Counties Children’s Justice Center’ was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation into the handling of the organization’s account revealed unauthorized charges and withdrawals dating back nearly 10 years. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause filed in 8th District Court, 41-year-old Michelle Lyn Coon was arrested on the offense of felony Theft and was booked into Uintah County Jail. The probable cause statement provides the account of an officer with Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office that was asked to conduct the investigation after suspicious charges were noticed on the account and the Uintah County Attorney and local law enforcement decided the case should be handled by an outside agency.