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Strata Networks Pledges $70,000 To USU Uintah Basin Technology Program

Strata Networks Pledges $70,000 To USU Uintah Basin Technology Program

Aug 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

USU announced on Wednesday that Strata Networks has made a significant pledge towards the USU Uintah Basin General Technology Program. “The total contribution will be granted over a three-year period with $45,000 going toward student scholarships, awarding five scholarships annually, each valued at $3,000, with preference given to those studying technology or business-related fields,” shares […]

DWR Ribbon Cutting For Cook WMA In Daggett County

DWR Ribbon Cutting For Cook WMA In Daggett County

Aug 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday for the Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area is the newest WMA in the state and was purchased from and named after private landowners Dall and Ellen Cook. The DWR partnered with several organizations to purchase the land, including the […]

Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal

Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal

Aug 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the transition to the new alignment is complete. “After nearly 18 months of construction, UDOT has diverted traffic onto the new US-191 alignment and closed the switchbacks located approximately 12 miles north of […]

Book Cliffs Watershed Project Complete

Book Cliffs Watershed Project Complete

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thanks to a drop in deer numbers over the last few decades, Utah has made habitat restoration projects a priority. The Willow Watershed improvements project in the Book Cliffs area of Uintah County is among the completed projects. This project focused on providing additional feed and improving the streambed in the area by removing trees […]

Sweetwater County Sheriff On Wyoming Virtual Care Crisis Program

Sweetwater County Sheriff On Wyoming Virtual Care Crisis Program

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County is setting the example for the rest of Wyoming as a Virtual Crisis Care program is implemented across the state. The Sheriff’s Office and Sweetwater County police departments are already using the program that enables officers to immediately connect people in crisis with mental health professionals. “Even the best-trained deputy isn’t a clinician. […]

‘Walk In Her Shoes’ To Be Among Autumn Fest Events In Roosevelt

‘Walk In Her Shoes’ To Be Among Autumn Fest Events In Roosevelt

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special event will be part of this year’s Autumn Fest in Roosevelt next month. ‘Walk In Her Shoes’ is a short walk where anyone can put on some high heels and remember that many women go through sexual assault and domestic violence in our community. Avery McKenna, Community Outreach Specialist with Friends Against Family […]

Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant

Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the evacuation status in several zones are being downgraded around the Elk and Lee Fires in western Colorado, officials are still urging all to stay vigilant and remember that conditions can quickly change as there is still active fire in the area. Multiple smoke columns are still easy to spot on the Lee Fire […]

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Ribbon Cutting

Aug 20, 2025 · Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce · Chamber Spotlights

Streeet Treeets We were thrilled to host a ribbon cutting for Streeet Treeets as they unveiled their exciting rebrand and new food truck! This local favorite is taking their sweet treats to the streets in style, and we can’t wait for you to check them out! Catch them at Dinosaur Days this weekend! Be sure […]

Man Arrested While Transporting Meth And Fentanyl For Drug Deals

Man Arrested While Transporting Meth And Fentanyl For Drug Deals

Aug 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man on parole pulled over in Myton City this week was arrested and is facing new felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer confirmed that the driver, 50-year-old Russell Robert Sweat, was on parole and had him and the passenger exit the vehicle to perform a parole search. The […]

Multiple Arrests On Active Warrants In Roosevelt

Multiple Arrests On Active Warrants In Roosevelt

Aug 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Several individuals were arrested on active warrants following a traffic stop on Tuesday in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, local officers were aware that Grace Dissenger and Eddie Arellano were traveling into the area for possible involvement with illegal narcotics. Following the stop, the officer confirmed Grace Dissenger’s identity and found the […]