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Local Middle Schoolers Compete At 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair

Local Middle Schoolers Compete At 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair

Apr 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Students from Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School did well at the 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair held recently at Weber State University. The following students received recognition for their science and engineering projects: David Pierce with 2nd place; Sullivan Olson, Austin Taylor, and Shayanne Ulwelling with 3rd place; Ellie Anderson, Sophie Batty, […]

DUI Arrest Made After Man Backs Into Gas Pump And Leaves Scene

DUI Arrest Made After Man Backs Into Gas Pump And Leaves Scene

Apr 7, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A DUI arrest was made in Vernal City after a pickup was reported as having backed into a gas pump and then driving away. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer had pulled into the gas station when a person approached the officer and said someone had just hit a gas pump and […]

Uintah County: Securely Cover Loads To Dump Or Face Penalties

Uintah County: Securely Cover Loads To Dump Or Face Penalties

Apr 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County announced this week that in compliance with the recently enacted state law, H.B. 53 ‘Litter Cleanup Amendments’, users of the Uintah County Landfill must ensure their vehicle’s load is securely covered from the point of origin until the load is deposited at the landfill. “A ‘securely covered’ load is fully enclosed by a […]

Rangely Offering Special Service To Senior Citizens

Rangely Offering Special Service To Senior Citizens

Apr 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Town of Rangely is looking out for its senior citizens by offering a special service this month. Seniors with items they want disposed of can call to schedule a trash pickup for April 22nd and the Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up the debris and rubbish but it is only for […]

Uintah School District Names Teacher and Classified Employee Of The Year

Uintah School District Names Teacher and Classified Employee Of The Year

Apr 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has announced this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. The Teacher of the Year is Ashley Elementary teacher MarKay Anderson who has over 33 years of teaching experience. “MarKay’s commitment to helping every student succeed is unmatched,” shares Ashley Elementary Principal Tawna Baumgardner. “She is particularly skilled […]

Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt Announced

Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt Announced

Apr 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Easter is coming up and that means local events for kids. The Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Roy Park in Duchesne City by the rodeo grounds. The Duchesne Fire Department will be escorting the Easter Bunny to the big event for the annual egg hunt […]

Vernal Woman Charged After Selling Property Stolen From Dutch John Resort

Vernal Woman Charged After Selling Property Stolen From Dutch John Resort

Apr 4, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to sell stolen property. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on January 17th, 37-year-old Kayla Ann Carter attempted to sell a stolen electric bicycle on the internet and had previously attempted to sell stolen electronic door locks as well. Carter “was found to be […]

UBTech Partnership Using Hands-On Student Training For Helping The Homeless

UBTech Partnership Using Hands-On Student Training For Helping The Homeless

Apr 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech issued a press release this week with details about a new partnership that will use hands-on student training to help a vulnerable population. UBTech’s partnership with The Other Side Village will have UBTech construction students building tiny homes that the organization will be using to help transition individuals out of homelessness. The Other Side […]

Senator Curtis Puts Spotlight On Environmental Reform; Wants Utah To Lead

Senator Curtis Puts Spotlight On Environmental Reform; Wants Utah To Lead

Apr 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator Curtis used a discussion during an Environmental and Public Works Committee hearing on Wednesday to advocate for giving states the lead on projects during an exchange with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. “We’ve had a lot of conversation today about bureaucracy and regulations. Going back to my mayor days, whenever we built a […]

DWR: What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird on the Ground

DWR: What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird on the Ground

Apr 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It is not unusual to find a baby bird on the ground during this time of year and the Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder for such instances. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests during spring thunderstorms. […]