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Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala

Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala

Jul 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe was very well represented at this year’s annual University of Utah Native Excellence Gala held in the Natural History Museum of Utah last month. The Native Ascent Scholars Housing Scholarship recipients were Ute Tribe members Devinity Tauaalo, Adrian Morales, James Shavanaux-Dunn, and Dowawisnima Groves. Groves was also awarded the Native Excellence […]

Uintah County Emergency Management Warns Of Extreme Heat Watch

Uintah County Emergency Management Warns Of Extreme Heat Watch

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer heat is cranking up this week and Uintah County Emergency Management is encouraging the community to take preparation seriously. “Uintah County is under an Extreme Heat Watch this weekend with triple-digit temperatures expected,” shares the announcement. “Start preparing now. Check your AC. Stock up on water. Plan outdoor time for early morning or evening […]

Vernal Water Use Drops Thanks To Conservation Efforts

Vernal Water Use Drops Thanks To Conservation Efforts

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water conservation efforts in Vernal City are definitely headed in the right direction and Vernal City administration is thanking residents and businesses for their great efforts. “June water use showed a significant decrease compared with the same month last year,” shares the announcement. “In June 2026, Vernal City billed 70,461,000 gallons of water, compared with […]

USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Special Service District 1 reports that in recent weeks there has been an unusually high number of water line breaks and irrigation leaks throughout their park system. Current breaks have happened at Naples, Independence, Lapoint, Serenity, Ballard, Ashley Valley Community, and Remember the Maine parks, as well as at ball fields and the Uintah […]

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some of the largest herds of mountain goats in the state are located in the Uinta Mountains and if you’re hiking in their neck of the woods, the fact is you may encounter one. If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, here are some tips from the Division of Wildlife Resources to […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Jul 8, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A new charge was recently filed against an alleged repeat DUI offender in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was dispatched on multiple reports of a reckless driver in a newer white Dodge Ram pickup truck who was observed repeatedly driving off the road and displaying inability to maintain one […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Issues Message To Daggett County Patients

Uintah Basin Healthcare Issues Message To Daggett County Patients

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

On July 6th, Uintah Basin Healthcare issued a message to the Daggett County community, announcing that this fall they will no longer be providing clinical services within Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission released an RFQ seeking interested parties to provide clinical services in the new clinic space under construction. As a result of that […]

Hummingbird Banding Event This Month

Hummingbird Banding Event This Month

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hummingbirds are currently migrating through Utah and a group of wildlife and forest officials are providing an event in northeastern Utah for a close up look at these fascinating birds. The Division of Wildlife Resources has partnered with Ashley and Dixie Forest biologists to host a hummingbird banding demonstration in Dutch John on July 18th […]

Outlaw Trail Theater ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Opening This Month

Outlaw Trail Theater ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Opening This Month

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community caught a glimpse of the talented cast of this year’s Outlaw Trail Theater production during the 4th of July parade in Vernal, sparking excitement for the ‘Prince of Egypt’ opening this month. Putting together a production of Broadway under the stars is Outlaw Trail’s specialty and it requires countless volunteer hours from those […]