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Union High School Sterling Scholar Winner And Runners-Up

Union High School Sterling Scholar Winner And Runners-Up

Mar 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Union High School Sterling Scholars had their Region competition on Tuesday at Utah Valley University. After a day of presenting and competing, Union walked away with a Sterling Scholar winner and several runners-up. MaKaylee Riding was the Sterling Scholar winner in the Dance category and the following were runners-up in their categories: Jocelyn Miles […]

UHP: Don’t Count On Luck, Plan A Sober Ride

UHP: Don’t Count On Luck, Plan A Sober Ride

Mar 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Highway Patrol has a message for those with St. Patricks’s Day plans: Plan a sober ride home because there will be increased DUI enforcement blitzes throughout the holiday weekend. “Alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or any combination of impairing substances can affect your safe decision-making and driving ability. Buzzed driving is drunk driving,” shares UHP […]

Registration Now Open Roosevelt Aquatic Center Swimming Lessons

Registration Now Open Roosevelt Aquatic Center Swimming Lessons

Mar 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Spring swim lesson registration has opened for the Roosevelt Aquatic Center and lessons are not just for young kids. Classes include adult swim lessons as well. The session will run from March 18th to March 28th on evenings Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7pm. This session will have the most classes available starting with […]

SCIC And Uintah Basin Railway Petition Supreme Court

SCIC And Uintah Basin Railway Petition Supreme Court

Mar 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and Uinta Basin Railway, LLC has officially petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the proposed Uinta Basin Railway. The project faces lawsuits and permitting challenges, most recently the withdrawal of the Forest Service permit concerning 12 miles of Forest Service land in Duchesne County. The petition to the Supreme Court hopes […]

Office Of Energy Development Announces Retirement Of Greg Todd

Office Of Energy Development Announces Retirement Of Greg Todd

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Former Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Todd is retiring from Utah’s Office of Energy Development where he served as director. The Department of Natural Resources made the announcement on Tuesday sharing that since his appointment in August 2022, Todd has “shepherded the office through an audit, overseen the hiring of key positions and helped shape Utah’s […]

Roosevelt City Launches Interactive Map Of Designated Truck Routes

Roosevelt City Launches Interactive Map Of Designated Truck Routes

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Heavy truck traffic is just part of life on the roads in the Uintah Basin and Roosevelt City has provided an online resource that breaks down the various truck routes within the City. The designated truck routes through Roosevelt are established within Roosevelt Municipal Code R10.08.020 and the new interactive map with route directions is […]

Uintah High School Sterling Scholar Winner And Runners-Up

Uintah High School Sterling Scholar Winner And Runners-Up

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2024 Northeast Region Sterling Scholar competition took place at Utah Valley University in Orem on Tuesday and Uintah High School students competed well. Cole Manwaring won the Social Science category while there were four runners-up named as well. The runners-up were Annabelle Johnson for Instrumental Music, Emberly Kinsey for Visual Arts, Kate Larson for […]

Operation Easter Basket Seeking Donations

Operation Easter Basket Seeking Donations

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Easter fun with egg hunts, baskets, and special gifts are not always an easy expense for families struggling on a tight budget. Operation Easter Basket put on by Rocky Mountain Care and Landmark Assisted Living is gathering donations to help lighten that burden. Donations of baskets, plastic eggs, stuffed animals, books, toys, candy, grass filler […]

DWR Asks That Dogs Be Kept On Leash While Recreating Outdoors

DWR Asks That Dogs Be Kept On Leash While Recreating Outdoors

Mar 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources makes a firm request every spring: if you are enjoying the great outdoors with your dog, please make sure that your pet doesn’t chase or harass the wildlife. Due to deep snow, Utah big game animals often struggle to find food during the winter and by early spring, the wildlife […]

McCoy Flats Trailhead Sign Stolen; Public’s Assistance Requested

McCoy Flats Trailhead Sign Stolen; Public’s Assistance Requested

Mar 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Authorities are looking for the public’s help in a case of vandalism in Uintah County. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office shared on Tuesday that the Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying anyone involved in vandalism to the McCoy Flats Trailhead. McCoy Flats is a mountain bike trail system […]

Duchesne County Man In Pursuit Of $20 Arrested For Assault And Robbery

Duchesne County Man In Pursuit Of $20 Arrested For Assault And Robbery

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man intent on getting $20 dollars he was owed ended up arrested and in jail for felony Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Burglary and all without recovering his $20 dollars. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 67-year-old Terry Glen Thayn went to a residence in unincorporated Duchesne County on March 7th to demand his […]

Vernal City Chief Of Police Retires; City Council Approves New Chief

Vernal City Chief Of Police Retires; City Council Approves New Chief

Mar 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big change has taken place in the Vernal City Police Department. Vernal City shared this week that “after 29 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Vernal City Police Department, Dylan Rooks is retiring and bidding farewell to his esteemed career in law enforcement and as the Vernal City Chief of Police.” City […]

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