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Parole Visit Ends In Felony Drug Arrest In Tabiona

Parole Visit Ends In Felony Drug Arrest In Tabiona

Jun 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A parole check ended in arrest on May 29th in Tabiona. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a variety of drug paraphernalia had been located in the bedroom of 67-year-old Jana Lee Westerman. There was also Marijuana and Psilocybin mushrooms. Westerman was transported to the Duchesne County Jail. A criminal history search discovered that […]

Uintah County Commissioners Express Thanks After Uinta Basin Railway News

Uintah County Commissioners Express Thanks After Uinta Basin Railway News

Jun 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commissioners are among those with something to say about the Supreme Court Decision to uphold the permits issued for the Uinta Basin Railway. “We are excited about this great news and can’t wait to see what this transformative infrastructure will provide to the residents of Uintah County,” said John Laursen, Chair of […]

GoldRush Rally Gold Tour Travels Through Uintah Basin

GoldRush Rally Gold Tour Travels Through Uintah Basin

Jun 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A rush of luxury and exotic vehicles traveled through the Uintah Basin on Monday, making stops for food and shopping and thrilling those that caught a glimpse. The group was passing through on their way to Chicago from Beverly Hills as part of the GoldRush Rally Gold Tour. GoldRush Rally has been taking cross-country adventures […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Neola Area

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Neola Area

Jun 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Calls to dispatch of a reckless driver unable to maintain safe lane travel in the Neola area ended in arrest for a repeat DUI offender. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 39-year-old Shane Sandy Sangster was traveling in a Chevy truck and a responding officer located the vehicle as it sat perpendicular in the […]

Crews Creating Safety Zones In Duchesne County

Crews Creating Safety Zones In Duchesne County

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews are hard at work in Duchesne County creating ‘Safety Zones’ to slow down potential wildfires during this high risk wildfire season. Josh Phillips, manager of Duchesne County Fire and Emergency Management, spoke with KSL newsradio about the need for Safety Zones as a way to get people out of areas in case of wildfire. […]

Uintah County 2025 Election Notice

Uintah County 2025 Election Notice

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election candidacy filings are now open and Uintah County has provided details on what cities and districts have election notices for 2025. Ballard City issued an election notice for the office of Mayor and 2 City Council seats, each for 4-year terms. Naples City also issued a notice for the office of Mayor and 2 […]

DWR: Application Period Opens This Week For 2025 Antlerless Hunts

DWR: Application Period Opens This Week For 2025 Antlerless Hunts

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters in northeastern Utah listen up. The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that the application period for Utah’s 2025 antlerless hunts opens this week. “The antlerless big game hunts are a great opportunity to not only harvest meat and make some great memories outdoors, but they also help manage wildlife populations and maintain healthy […]

Possibility Of Localized Flash Flooding; Stay Aware

Possibility Of Localized Flash Flooding; Stay Aware

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

All are urged to stay weather aware and tuned into the forecast today. Weather officials announced Monday morning that a surge of tropical moisture will move into eastern Utah and western Colorado today, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. “The Weather Prediction Center has nearly the entire region in a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall today,” […]

Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Supreme Court decision last week to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway continues to inspire responses from Utah leaders. “America used to know how to build,” shares Utah Senator Mike Lee. “The Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge—none of these landmarks could have been completed under the activist-driven interpretation […]

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is no doubt that local law enforcement are doing their part to keep our communities safe but generally all that their work involves isn’t discussed. Vernal Police Department provided a snapshot of what kept their officers busy over the Memorial holiday weekend and it helps put their efforts in perspective. Over the weekend, Vernal […]