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UBIC Pageants Continue, Tonight Is Mr. UBIC

UBIC Pageants Continue, Tonight Is Mr. UBIC

Jul 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBIC-Uintah Basin in Celebration has kicked off, providing wonderful community activities. The pageants are always an exciting addition to the celebration. The Miss Uintah Basin and Teen Pageant 2026 was held on Saturday at Union High School. Alexxus Johnson was crowned Miss Uintah Basin Volunteer and Soldier Gorecki was crowned Miss Uintah Basin Teen Volunteer. […]

2026 State Water Plan Now Available For Review And Public Comment

2026 State Water Plan Now Available For Review And Public Comment

Jul 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Water Resources has released the 2026 State Water Plan and the public comment period is now open. Under Utah Code, the Division of Water Resources is required to periodically publish a state water plan. “Each state water plan strives to identify current water use and future demand throughout the state as […]

Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website

Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website

Jul 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the Clerk-Auditor’s Office received 48 signature packets related to the petition. Following […]

Bomb Threat At Vernal Walmart

Bomb Threat At Vernal Walmart

Jul 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD reports, “On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat. Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the store as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of customers and employees. […]

Citizens For Change Petition Certified In Uintah County

Citizens For Change Petition Certified In Uintah County

Jul 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The petition in Uintah County proposing that a change in county government be placed on the November ballot has been certified. A group of locals gathered signatures and Uintah County announced on Wednesday that the petition being certified begins the next phase of the process in which the Uintah County Commission will hold four public […]

UBTech Sets New Record For Certificate Completions

UBTech Sets New Record For Certificate Completions

Jul 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech has set a new record for certificate completions with the close of Fiscal Year 2026. The UBTech press release shares that while final certificate completion totals are still being verified, the College anticipates awarding more than 975 certificates, surpassing the previous record of 927 completions in Fiscal Year 2025. “The achievement places UBTech within […]

Celebrating Pioneer Day Holiday In Uintah County

Celebrating Pioneer Day Holiday In Uintah County

Jul 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s nearly time to celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday during which communities throughout the Uintah Basin will hold parades, celebrations, and fireworks. Here are a few bonus activities happening in Uintah County on Friday. The Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast will be held at the Colton Pavilion from 7 to 9:30am. The breakfast is sponsored by […]

BLM Approves Yergensen Oil Wells Near Myton

BLM Approves Yergensen Oil Wells Near Myton

Jul 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Yergensen Oil Wells located near Myton. The decision record was signed under which the BLM will authorize six Applications for Permit to Drill to the applicant Fourpoint Resources LLC. The announcement states that “the well pad, access roads, and pipeline corridor would be […]

Duchesne Man Indicted in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Duchesne Man Indicted in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Jul 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment on Wednesday charging a Uintah Basin man with drug and firearm crimes after agents seized a handgun and the primary illicit substance found in “bath salts”, which is a schedule I controlled substance. 51-year-old Bronson Gary Dean, of Duchesne, is a previously convicted felon […]

Arrest Made Following Burglaries And Assaults In Roosevelt

Arrest Made Following Burglaries And Assaults In Roosevelt

Jul 22, 2026 · Basin Now · News

After several weeks and multiple reports of burglary and other criminal behavior, a man has been arrested and is being held without bail on multiple felony charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, multiple reports were received by police of money, jewelry, and valuables stolen from homes in Roosevelt in June. One woman reported […]

Vernal City Fireworks Restrictions For July 22 – 25

Vernal City Fireworks Restrictions For July 22 – 25

Jul 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has issued several reminders concerning fireworks use over the Pioneer Day holiday, starting today. “As our community prepares for July 24th celebrations, Vernal City asks all residents to use extra caution and help protect our neighborhoods, public lands, and first responders,” shares the announcement. “Fireworks are only allowed on private property within Vernal […]

Roosevelt City Fireworks Permitted In City Limits

Roosevelt City Fireworks Permitted In City Limits

Jul 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

With improved conditions, Roosevelt City has changed its fireworks restrictions from the standard used over the 4th of July holiday. “Fireworks will be permitted anywhere in city limits from July 22 to 25,” shares Roosevelt City. “They can be discharged from 11am to 11pm with hours extended until midnight on the 24th. As we celebrate […]