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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Con Artists On Social Media

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Con Artists On Social Media

May 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for all who use social media as people continue to be victims of scammers. “As technology enhances so do these deceitful individuals,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “Social media is a prime playing ground for these criminals…If you suspect a Facebook account is fake, review their profile…If you’re […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Celebrates Hospital Week

Uintah Basin Healthcare Celebrates Hospital Week

May 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The great people of Uintah Basin Healthcare enjoyed a week of celebrating for Hospital Week. They kicked things off with an employee BBQ on their Patriot dress-up day. The hospital staff enjoyed dressing up for twin day which made the most of clever outfits, Hawaiian shirts and fake mustaches. A favorite annual event was held […]

Retail Theft Spree Ends In Arrest

Retail Theft Spree Ends In Arrest

May 17, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was tracked down and arrested last week after he and the woman he was with opted for the 5-finger discount while shopping at Cal-Ranch in Vernal. The door theft alarm was set off when the couple left the store and video footage provided to the investigating officers was able to identify 28-year-old Dylan […]

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Business and local leaders gathered at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards dinner. Having been established in 1949, the gathering celebrated the 75th anniversary of the organization. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks was the special guest speaker and he focused his remarks on […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Burns

Ashley National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Burns

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prescribed burns are underway in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District and are expected to run through May 21st. As always, burning is contingent upon acceptable weather conditions. “Timing of the prescribed fire should allow for its completion prior to Memorial Day weekend, having the burn in patrol and mop-up status,” shares the announcement. “Engine, hotshot, […]

UDOT Awards $95 Million For Utah Trail Network

UDOT Awards $95 Million For Utah Trail Network

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that nearly $95 million dollars in funding was awarded for 19 new paved trails across the state and one of those projects is located in Uintah County. “Generations from now people will look back at this moment and realize how pivotal the Utah Trail Network was in […]

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sexual assault allegations against a member of the Duchesne High School basketball team have surfaced publically this week and the Duchesne County School District Superintendent issued a statement in response. According to the KSL report announcing the allegations, the Cedar City Police confirmed that multiple players from the Duchesne team were investigated in connection with […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Roosevelt

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Roosevelt

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man with a history of DUI was arrested once again this week and is now facing a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 59-year-old Anson Les Manning, a restricted driver with a revoked license, was sitting in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle near 1300 West Highway 40 in Roosevelt […]

False Identity Used During Arrest Catches Up To Vernal Woman

False Identity Used During Arrest Catches Up To Vernal Woman

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The decision to use a false identity eventually caught up to a woman arrested this spring in Uintah County. On April 17th, a woman contacted central dispatch to say that while taking care of other citations with Pleasant Grove Justice Court, she was informed that she had recent citations from Vernal City for possession of […]

Local Teachers Earn Over $7000 Incentive Bonus

Local Teachers Earn Over $7000 Incentive Bonus

May 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A group of 11 teachers in the Uintah School District were presented with an exciting bonus check this week as part of Utah’s Effective Teachers In High Poverty Schools incentive program. The program was created last year and the District opted to participate with half the funding provided by the state and half by the […]

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