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Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute

Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County issued a press release in response to the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District’s July 27th press release(also shared in today’s Basin Now news lineup). The Uintah County press release states, “Uintah County has long recognized Ashley Springs as a vital source of drinking water for the Ashley Valley, and protecting that […]

US-191 Closed For Mudslide; Reopened Tuesday Evening

US-191 Closed For Mudslide; Reopened Tuesday Evening

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Mudslides have continued to be an issue over Indian Canyon, the latest occurrence happening on Tuesday evening. According to the Uintah Basin Communications Center, US-191 was closed in both directions due to a mudslide at milepost 281. UDOT crews responded to the scene and worked to clear the roadway. There was initially no estimated time […]

UBIC Festivities Reminders

UBIC Festivities Reminders

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City and Roosevelt City Police Department have some reminders for those enjoying the UBIC festivities. First, the UBIC parade is happening this Saturday, August 1st and as a reminder, the parade goes from 10am to approximately noon. During the parade, the roads will be closed on the parade route and other areas. Traffic will […]

Treatments Scheduled In High Uintas To Restore Native Cutthroat Trout

Treatments Scheduled In High Uintas To Restore Native Cutthroat Trout

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service will be conducting more treatments on two drainages in the High Uintas to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout. According to a DWR press release, the treatments use rotenone, a natural substance toxic to fish but […]

Vernal City Tips On Watering Lawns

Vernal City Tips On Watering Lawns

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has some tips on water conservation while still having a plan to water your lawn. “We know the summer heat can be tough on lawns,” shares the announcement. “As temperatures rise, dry spots may start to appear, and it can be tempting to simply water longer or more often. Before increasing your watering […]

Violation Of Protective Order Results In Arrest

Violation Of Protective Order Results In Arrest

Jul 28, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County on Friday due to violations of a protective order and making threats of violence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a protective order was issued in March “not to harass or threaten to use physical force that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm or engage […]

Texas Native Loving Experience In Outlaw Trail’s ‘Prince Of Egypt’

Texas Native Loving Experience In Outlaw Trail’s ‘Prince Of Egypt’

Jul 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘The Prince of Egypt’ features a talented cast, including transplants to the Uintah Basin who bring with them a lifetime of theatre experience. Originally from Texas and a transplant to Vernal of just a few years, Jacy Kendrick plays Tzipporah in the production. “I’ve been singing my whole life and […]

Alleged DUI Offender Crashes Into Construction Zone

Alleged DUI Offender Crashes Into Construction Zone

Jul 28, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An alleged DUI offender was arrested in Duchesne City last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer responded to a report of a possible drunk driver and upon arriving to the area, found a 2008 Ford Escape that had collided with a construction sweeper in a construction zone. A “Road Closed” sign […]

UDOT Construction On Highway 40 Through Fruitland

UDOT Construction On Highway 40 Through Fruitland

Jul 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’ve traveled Highway 40 in recent weeks you know delays are possible due to road construction in Duchesne County. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is repaving a 1-mile section of U.S. Highway 40 near the Wasatch and Duchesne County line as well as a 7-mile section between Fruitland and SR-208. Work began the […]