News

Subcategories: Featured Stories

Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for August 20th

Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for August 20th

Aug 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Emergency Management has announced that Uintah County, along with Daggett and Duchesne Counties, will be having a test of the emergency alerting system next week. It’s recommended for all citizens to sign up to receive emergency alerts but these alerts are only effective if your information is current. Take a moment to log […]

Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident

Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident

Aug 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Five deputies with Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and one of the agency’s K9 partners are safe after a marine training accident that took place August 13th on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. According to the agency’s announcement, the members of the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit were conducting a joint training exercise with the K9 Division north […]

Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle

Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle

Aug 14, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An SUV with a Virginia license plate was observed on Highway 40 in Vernal on August 10th by an officer who saw it swerving within its lane and nearly running over the curb and sidewalk multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the westbound vehicle continued straight as Highway 40 curves near 800 […]

Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting

Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Indian Tribe Business Committee hosted a meeting of the Large Treaty Tribes Coalition in Pocatello, Idaho on August 8th. The Ute Business Committee shared that “during the meeting, the Tribal leaders discussed topics including Federal policies affecting Tribal Nations, Bureau of Indian Affairs reorganization, non-profits, and Tribal coalitions. The discussion of Federal policies included […]

Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album

Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local singer/songwriter has released a new lullaby album with a very special purpose. Crystal Thomas has called Vernal home since 2021 and in recent years has been a community favorite performer on stage at Outlaw Trail Theatre and Vernal Theatre Live. Her album, ‘Dreaming in the Glen’, is a collection of gentle Celtic-inspired lullabies […]

Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair

Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are three full days of fun left to enjoy this week at the Uintah County Fair. Tonight is the Mark Wills concert at the Western Park Amphitheater. There is also a full day of activities, including the Little Red Barn, Fireman Challenge, Livestock Costume and Redneck Olympics, and more. Friday’s main event is the […]

Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident

Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged hazing incident involving members of the boys basketball team in June: On June 18th, a parent reported a possible hazing incident to Uintah High School staff. The incident involved male student-athletes who were attending a summer basketball camp […]

Beulah Fire Update

Beulah Fire Update

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on the north side of the High Uintas. It is listed at 3,352 acres and is 0% contained. Response includes 9 helicopters, 9 engines, 10 crews, and 1 dozer. There are 390 personnel currently assigned. […]

City Of Duchesne Primary Election Results

City Of Duchesne Primary Election Results

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The primary election for the City of Duchesne was held yesterday. For Mayor, Deborah V. Herron received 228 votes, Jason Andrew Baker received 180 votes, and Corby Patrick received 12 votes. For City Council, Marty Anthony Herrera received 263 votes, Jenny Adams received 190 votes, Mark Eugene Nielsen received 189 votes, Dawnette Browning received 155 […]

Rangely Urges Voluntarily Water Conservation; Could Become Mandatory

Rangely Urges Voluntarily Water Conservation; Could Become Mandatory

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Like most places in the region, water conservation is on the minds of leadership in the Town of Rangely, Colorado which has prompted an announcement and invitation. On Tuesday, August 12th, the Town Administration invited the community to make serious changes to conserve water. “The White River is running critically low due to prolonged dry […]

Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall Closure Coming Up

Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall Closure Coming Up

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A world famous local attraction is scheduled for a temporary closure next month for a construction project. The Quarry Exhibit Hall will close to visitor access from September 8th through late October for a major road, parking lot, and sidewalk reconstruction project. People from all over the world visit the Quarry to see the ‘Wall […]

Remember And Avoid Most Common Violations Ahead Of Fall Hunts

Remember And Avoid Most Common Violations Ahead Of Fall Hunts

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2025 general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general spike and any-bull elk archery hunts begin this weekend, kicking off the fall’s big hunts. This season, Utah Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have some reminders for all to stay safe and legal ahead of your hunt. “The best way to stay out of […]