New WWII Memorial in Moffat County
A new memorial is standing tall in Moffat County. The statue of a soldier has been placed near the Craig VFW. The memorial will eventually include lighting and flags as well as new landscaping.
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Utah Aerospace Community Coming to Basin
Upcoming events with the Utah Aerospace Community has locals dreaming of big possibilities. According to Duchesne County Economic Development Director Irene Hansen, the upcoming visit and future prospects are very exciting.
Case of Vernal Domestic Violence Escalates to Rape Charge
A case of domestic violence in Vernal has one man facing six charges including one count of rape. According to the Vernal Police Probable Cause statement, 27-year-old Zachary David Perrin was arrested on August 17th as he tried to flee from the Basin but was stopped in Duchesne County and brought into custody.
Fall is the Time to Prepare for Winter
It’s never too early to prepare for the winter season. September is National Preparedness Month and as it wraps up, Uintah County Emergency Manager Tal Ehlers is urging folks Basin wide to get winter preparations underway, especially in vehicles.
Uintah County Commission Considers Security Contract with Simplot
Uintah County Commissioners are considering a security contract for the Sheriff’s Office with Simplot mine. A proposal from Simplot mine was presented during Monday’s Commission meeting that would contract with the Sheriff’s Office to patrol the company’s fence lines during the general elk and deer seasons.
Duchesne County Focuses on Road Repair Efforts
Repair efforts are ongoing throughout the Basin following Thursday’s rain and subsequent flooding. According to Duchesne County Commissioner Ron Winterton, road crews are out with graders focused on the hardest hit areas mostly in the southern part of the county.
Vernal City Welcomes Public Donations for Annual Holly Days
A cherished Basin tradition is feeling the economic pinch of downturn in the local economy. According to Vernal City Manager Ken Bassett, planning for this year’s Holly Days event is well underway and the committee is working hard to ensure another memorable and successful year.
Uintah County Man Faces Child Sexual Abuse Charge
A Vernal man is facing charges including one count of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child.
DWR Reports Hunting Permits Almost Gone
If you were hoping to participate in the bull elk rifle hunt opening next month, there is no time to delay. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced Tuesday that bull elk hunting permits are nearly gone.
DWR Slams Program a Money Maker
The Division of Wildlife Resources has new opportunities waiting for waterfowl hunters thanks to money from the slam program. The waterfowl slam program rewards hunters with special leg bands that can be worn on a lanyard for achieving certain hunting goals.
Koncert for Kenya a Success
A fundraiser to support families in Kenya was a success on Monday night in Vernal. Live music centered around the piano composition skills of Jill Boyd who entertained the crowd with on the spot compositions using random number combinations from the impressed crowd.
No Disaster Declaration for Flooding Damage
Local damage due to flooding will not be be qualified as a Disaster Declaration. According to Uintah County Emergency Management Director Tal Ehlers, the flooding was a tragic inconvenience to several homes and businesses but the damage does not come anywhere close to qualifying for disaster funds.