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Local Art Student’s Drawing Accepted For All State High School Art Show

Local Art Student’s Drawing Accepted For All State High School Art Show

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local student is turning heads with her impressive piece of art now on display in the Springville Museum of Art. Uintah High School Junior Lily Carlson’s graphite drawing titled ‘Sisterly Innocence’ was selected for the 52nd Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. Lily earned a 3rd Congressional District Award honorable mention, a Utah […]

Uintah County Commission Approves USU Extension Agreement

Uintah County Commission Approves USU Extension Agreement

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a quick meeting Tuesday for the Uintah County Commission this week. One business item on the agenda was the Utah State University Extension Cooperative Agreement. Uintah County Extension Director Cheyenne Reid and 4-H Coordinator Natasha Holtmeyer gave the Commission a report. The Extension office staff helped 24,933 people in 2023. Among their many […]

Duchesne River Listed Among Top Three Great Rivers To Fish This Winter

Duchesne River Listed Among Top Three Great Rivers To Fish This Winter

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Unstable ice conditions may be keeping anglers indoors but the DWR has recommended 3 rivers that can provide a great fishing experience during the winter. That top 3 list includes Blacksmith Fork River, Lower Provo River, and the Duchesne River. “There are a number of angler access points that are currently accessible along the Duchesne […]

7th Annual Uintah Jazz Band Dinner Happening This Month

7th Annual Uintah Jazz Band Dinner Happening This Month

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A favorite local date night that supports a great cause is coming up. This is the 7th year for the annual Jazz Dinner Fundraiser put on by Uintah Bands and happening this year for the first time at the Vernal Elks Lodge. “The Jazz Band at Uintah High School is made up of the best […]

UHP: Spend Super Bowl Sunday As A Fan, Not A Statistic

UHP: Spend Super Bowl Sunday As A Fan, Not A Statistic

Feb 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Highway Patrol has a message for all those excited to celebrate over Super Bowl weekend: Spend Super Bowl Sunday as a fan and NOT as a statistic. “Alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or a combination of impairing substances can affect your safe decision-making and driving ability. If you feel different, you drive different,” says Major […]

Traffic Accident Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Prescriptions And Collectibles

Traffic Accident Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Prescriptions And Collectibles

Feb 9, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic accident revealed not only drugs in the driver’s possession but also stolen prescriptions and goods. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 34-year-old Patrick Kody Hagele crashed into an unoccupied car on the side of the road. When officers arrived they could smell the strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle. A […]

SCAM ALERT: Do Not Click Link In Voter Registration Text

SCAM ALERT: Do Not Click Link In Voter Registration Text

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Locals have once again been hit by scammers, this time in the form of a fake voter registration text. Election System Specialist Hayden Loftus with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor is spreading the word that citizens throughout the state have received the texts that read, “We have you in our records as not registered […]

Enrollment Projections Presented During Uintah School Board Work Session

Enrollment Projections Presented During Uintah School Board Work Session

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District Business Administrator Grant Stoddard made a presentation on the district’s enrollment projections during the Board Work Session on Wednesday night. First, Stoddard explained that with many variables at play, the projections are not able to be super precise but they are still useful in planning for the future. While Uintah County has […]

SNOTEL Report

SNOTEL Report

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The SNOTEL snowpack data as of February 8th reports that the Basin Index of the Northeastern Uintahs as a whole is 111 percent and the Duchesne River Basin Index is 121 percent. The current storm has brought a lot of snow to the area mountains and is anticipated to continue into today. The eastern Utah […]

Cutthroat Slam Program Continues To Grow In Popularity

Cutthroat Slam Program Continues To Grow In Popularity

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Cutthroat Slam program is a popular pursuit for anglers in the Uintah Basin and the program continues to grow. The Colorado River cutthroat trout featured on the first medallion offered in the Slam has local significance as that species of trout is native to the tributaries of the Green and Colorado Rivers. This is […]

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