Fishing Changes Proposed for 2019 and 2020
Numerous recommendations are being proposed for the 2019 and 2020 fishing seasons and anglers are invited to share their thoughts on the proposals.
News
Mountain Biking Competition Provides Major Economic Benefits to Economy
This weekend’s mountain biking competition at Buckskin Hills in Uintah County will benefit more than just the high school kids taking part. The event, which brings approximately a thousand athletes and their supporters, also provides a real boost to the local economy.
DWR Hosting Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
The Uintah Basin is home to a unique looking bird with a memorable set of pipes. The sandhill crane is one of the largest migratory birds in the world, standing four feet tall with a gray body and red crown. Perhaps most memorable about this unique bird is its loud rattling call that can literally be heard up to 2.5 miles away.
Vernal PD Issues Release on Early Morning Stabbing at Vernal City Residence
Vernal City Police have confirmed that a stabbing took place at a Vernal City residence near Ashley Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of September 13th. According to a press release from Vernal PD, officers found that three people had been assaulted and received injuries and at least one person had been stabbed by an unknown assailant.
New Child Abuse Charges for Man Convicted of Child Abuse in Duchesne County
The allegations of child abuse against a man now living in Salt Lake County are chilling and all the more so when you learn he has already been convicted on serious child abuse charges, including in the Uintah Basin. According to a Good 4 Utah report, Kade Abegglen was arrested last week when his almost 1-year-old son was brought to Primary Children’s Hospital with optical issues as a result of severe head injuries.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Opening Season 3 With ‘Seven Brides For Seven Brothers’
In just two short years, Vernal Theatre: LIVE has become a household name in the Uintah Basin and Season 3 is aiming to meet the hype head on. ‘Seven Brides For Seven Brothers’, opening Friday night, has a large talented cast and is expected to be a crowd pleaser.
Current State of Uintah Basin Drilling and What to Watch For
Drilling numbers have been released for August 2018 and the Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center has offered their breakdown of what it means and what to watch for. According to their report, crude oil prices are staying between $65 and $79 dollars which is a range for oil production to be profitable, causing a slight surge in crude production in the Uintah Basin.
Basin Now is …
Basin Now is waiting for an official announcement on an alleged stabbing that took place in Vernal City in the early morning hours.
Early Morning Stabbing at Vernal City Residence
Vernal City Police have confirmed that a stabbing took place at a Vernal City residence near Ashley Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of September 13th. According the the press release from Vernal PD, officers found that three people had been assaulted and received injuries and at least one person had been stabbed by an unknown assailant. The suspect was described as a male subject wearing all black. Vernal City Police had been dispatched to the same area as the stabbing 30 minutes prior on a complaint of a suspicious person consistent with the description of the suspect in this case.
Bear Trap Fire Shows Signs of Fire Activity
Smoke has been visible above the Bear Trap Fire this week. According to BIA Forestry and Fire, the current hot and dry weather patterns are to blame for the increased signs of fire activity and smoke visible from the Bear Trap Fire.
TriCounty Health Presents on Emergency Preparedness at Chamber Luncheon
September is Emergency Preparedness Month and while the TriCounty Health ‘Flu Shoot Out’ event has been postponed, Director Jordan Mathis didn’t miss the chance to present on public health preparedness at the Vernal Chamber luncheon this week. Using the Spanish Flu as an example, Mathis asked what would happen if there was a public health event now.
Kokanee Salmon: A Sight Worth the Effort to See
People have been making the trip to Daggett County this month to catch a first hand peek at the salmon as they spawn. For those new to the experience, you are in luck. An annual free viewing event is being held this weekend.