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Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues

Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Speaker Mike Schultz of the Utah House of Representatives visited Uintah County on Monday to speak about the redistricting process and the selection of a map that many are calling an act of judicial activism. Speaker Schultz emphasized during Monday’s meeting that District Court Judge Dianna Gibson said that Proposition 4 must be followed, and […]

Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk

Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022. The family issued the following statement: “Our hearts are shattered beyond […]

12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Family and friends have identified the Roosevelt girl that was killed after being hit by a car that was running a red light on Wednesday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has shared that the girl was 12-year-old Lydia Love and described her as “pure light…outgoing, strong, full of joy, and the kind of child who naturally made […]

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Dec 4, 2025 · Basin Now · News

So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but still true: this feature is also helpful when the item is swiped by a thief. A backpack stolen in Uintah County over the weekend was recovered after the owner was able to locate […]

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is facing a long list of charges after a series of events that allegedly started with him fleeing from police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed a vehicle at 3000 South State Street in Roosevelt on November 28th that matched the description of a vehicle that had […]

Magical Night At Trees For Charity Auction Gala

Magical Night At Trees For Charity Auction Gala

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Giving hearts and generous bidding made for a magical evening at the 2025 Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday night. The night total reached $408,700 for the 40 auctioned trees. This is the fourth year in a row the night total exceeded the $400,000 mark. Tree #34, ‘Wings of […]

Two Hospitalized After Head On Crash On Highway 40

Two Hospitalized After Head On Crash On Highway 40

Dec 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two people were transported to the hospital following a crash on Highway 40 on Friday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the crash on US-40 involved 2 vehicles. A car was traveling westbound and attempted to pass a slower moving semi so they crossed over the double solid yellow lines and crashed head on into […]

Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors

Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors

Nov 26, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy this year. All it takes is a trip to the Museum of Uintah County, formerly the Heritage Museum, to witness a record breaking holiday display. “A very large Christmas village collection was acquired by Charitable Friends of Ashley Valley to present in Vernal,” shares Quinn Bennion. “The collection […]

Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY

Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY

Nov 25, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was found someone had entered from a back window, likely […]

New Local Gym Hosts Holiday Feast Soup Kitchen

New Local Gym Hosts Holiday Feast Soup Kitchen

Nov 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Earlier this month, a social media post made the call for anyone struggling, stressed, or in need of a pick me up and a warm meal and the promise to help was delivered on Saturday in the form of brisket, mac n’ cheese, and pumpkin pie. A new local gym is doing much more than […]

Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year

Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year

Nov 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements, student activities, and recruitment efforts.  Taylor has more than enough energy and passion […]

Mailed Meth Ends In Double Arrest In Duchesne County

Mailed Meth Ends In Double Arrest In Duchesne County

Nov 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Two boxed packages containing a combined 10 pounds of Methamphetamine made its scheduled delivery to a residence in Duchesne County last week but only after FEDEX collaborated on the delivery with local law enforcement. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was made aware of the packages on November 13th and supervised the […]