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Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Authors For ‘The Write Thing’

Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Authors For ‘The Write Thing’

May 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Branch Library lives up to their promise to offer programs and events to enrich the community and an upcoming event certainly fits that category. ‘The Write Thing’ event is being held next month with talented people on the lineup. “We are pleased to again welcome some great Utah authors to our area,” shares […]

DWR: Avoiding Conflicts With Bears This Summer

DWR: Avoiding Conflicts With Bears This Summer

May 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind Utahns of ways they can prevent conflicts with bears this summer and also what to do if you encounter a bear. Store your food, snacks and scented items (such as deodorant and toothpaste) in an area where a bear can’t get to them. If a bear […]

Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial

Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial

May 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was self-inflicted. Murray was a passenger in a high speed chase in 2007 that ended within the Ute reservation. After the car crashed, the car’s occupants ran, including Murray who fired a gun at the pursuing officer before […]

City/County Meeting Discussion On Water In Ashley Valley Continued

City/County Meeting Discussion On Water In Ashley Valley Continued

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While it is generally agreed that something must be done about the water shares shortage in the Ashley Valley, the topic is complex. During the City/County meeting held on Thursday in the Uintah County Commission Conference Room, several sides of the issue were discussed. Vernal City Councilman Corey Foley acknowledged the complexities but urged all […]

Taylor Mountain Road Closed For Road Improvements

Taylor Mountain Road Closed For Road Improvements

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Taylor Mountain Road is now closed as weather has delayed scheduled road improvements. “Recent rain, snow, and temperatures prohibited the completion of the project this past week,” shares the announcement. “The revised completion date and anticipated opening of the road will be May 17th. The road improvements include prepping and treating the road with magnesium […]

New Superintendent Selected For Dinosaur National Monument

New Superintendent Selected For Dinosaur National Monument

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

National Park Service has announced the selection for a new superintendent at Dinosaur National Monument. Phil Akers has been selected and is scheduled to start work at the Monument next month. Phil has spent most of his career in Colorado, including time at Dinosaur National Monument. Akers will oversee a staff at the Monument of […]

Duchesne County School District Announces Summer Lunch Details

Duchesne County School District Announces Summer Lunch Details

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Having the school year wrap up can make for a long summer for some kids who miss the food stability offered at school. Duchesne County School District has announced details of their summer lunch program that makes a difference. This year, summer lunch will be offered at Duchesne Elementary, Myton Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and East […]

Uintah County Man Charged in Fentanyl Death

Uintah County Man Charged in Fentanyl Death

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The United States Department of Justice announced this week that a Uintah County man has been ordered to remain in custody by a U.S. Magistrate Judge for his alleged involvement in a death caused by fentanyl. On April 17th, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the defendant with supplying the fentanyl to a […]

Domestic Dispute Ends In Arrest For Assault And Methamphetamine

Domestic Dispute Ends In Arrest For Assault And Methamphetamine

May 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A domestic dispute at a residence in Vernal ended in arrest on Saturday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 62-year-old Wade Simonton was arrested after officers responded to a complaint that a woman had been struck and knocked down during an argument. After interviewing those involved and those present in the home, officers determined […]

McDonalds Visit Cut Short For Patron With Multiple Warrants

McDonalds Visit Cut Short For Patron With Multiple Warrants

May 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A McDonalds patron had their visit to the golden arches cut short after being approached by officers. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Hailey Dove Goddard was approached by officers in McDonalds and was asked to step outside which she did. Goddard was wanted on multiple active arrest warrants. She stepped outside and […]

Meet The Candidate: JR Bird For Utah’s 3rd Congressional District

Meet The Candidate: JR Bird For Utah’s 3rd Congressional District

May 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s 3rd Congressional District GOP candidate J.R. Bird is a Uintah Basin native that will be on the June 25th primary ballot for the seat now occupied by John Curtis. As one of 10 candidates running for this office, Bird finished 3rd at the Republican Convention behind Utah Senator Mike Kennedy and Utah Young Republicans […]