Duchesne man charged with 'gut-wrenching' abuse

Deseret Morning News - Fri Nov 06

A Duchesne County man has been arrested in what investigators say is a case of domestic violence that is "as bad as it gets." The 38-year-old man is accused in court records of beating his wife with everything from a board to his work boots, threatening to kill her if she "didn't act right" and raping her twice.

Voters reject school district's $49 million bond issue

The Uintah Basin Standard - Thu Nov 05

Duchesne County voters spoke loudly against the school district's $49 million bond-issue proposal to build three new schools, defeating Tuesday's ballot item 58 percent to 42 percent, complete but unofficial results show.

Duchesne school bond officially fails

Salt Lake Tribune - Wed Nov 04

It's over, though still unofficial. Voters rejected Duchesne County School District's proposal to borrow $49 million to build and upgrade schools, according to unofficial vote counts.

New policies in place to stop spread of H1N1

The Uintah Basin Standard - Tue Nov 03

An employee at Uintah Basin Medical Center wears protective clothing to decrease the chance of contracting H1N1 from a sick patient.

Man pleads guilty to sex abuse

Deseret Morning News - Mon Nov 02

A man who spent nearly a year on the run pleaded guilty Monday to one count of aggravated sex abuse of a child, a first-degree felony.

Help Me Go Home

The Uintah Basin Standard - Sun Nov 01

Up until he turned 18 Aaron Nathaneal Harrison was "a really good kid" - " the kind of kid who never gave his father any problems.

Accused man is competent for trial

Deseret News - Fri Oct 30

A Duchesne County man accused of setting fire to his family's home following a domestic dispute has been found competent to stand trial.

Bond-issue supporters seeking out more votes

The Uintah Basin Standard - Tue Oct 27

With one week to go until the Nov. 3 referendum on the Duchesne County School District's $49 million bond-issue proposal, supporters are shifting into high gear to win over undecided voters and convert those who have expressed concerns about the plan.

Roosevelt council contenders weigh a

The Uintah Basin Standard - Tue Oct 27

Four Roosevelt City Council candidates will vie for two open seats on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run

Deseret News - Mon Oct 26

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with Sunday's hit-and-run crash on I-215 that killed a construction worker.