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Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%, unchanged from the month before. Approximately 69,700 Utahns are unemployed. The March national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%, 0.1% lower than February 2026. The Utah seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2026 in Daggett County is 4.1%, in Duchesne […]

Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’

Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Davis Elementary School in Uintah School District has been named the ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’. This is awarded through Read Naturally, a research based reading program that Davis Elementary uses. “A turning point occurred two years ago when a teacher requested to use Read Naturally—a program we had used in a traditional […]

DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody

DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought impacts, the DWR issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing […]

Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16

Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Adventure Safe Day is coming up for Vernal City. On May 6th, Vernal City Council approved the adoption of Adventure Safe Day and on May 7th, Mayor Corey Foley made it official by signing the Adventure Safe Day proclamation. “Adventure Safe Day is a statewide effort encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy Utah’s incredible outdoor […]

Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge

Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge

May 13, 2026 · Basin Now · News

While keeping an eye out for a deal on Facebook Marketplace, it is wise to use safe practices as not all are honest about the items being sold. A recent case of local deception has resulted in a felony charge for a Vernal man. According to the Probable Cause Statement, around February 12 in Uintah […]

Northeastern Utah Arrest On List From Department Of Homeland Security

Northeastern Utah Arrest On List From Department Of Homeland Security

May 12, 2026 · Basin Now · News

On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security released a list of 15 ICE arrests of “criminal illegal aliens” that took place over the weekend, one of which happened in northeastern Utah. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated, “This weekend, ICE arrested a murderer, pedophiles, violent assailants, and a kidnapper. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, […]

Uintah County Provides Report On Quarter 1 Of 2026

Uintah County Provides Report On Quarter 1 Of 2026

May 12, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County has provided a report on the first quarter of 2026: The Recorder’s Office has processed 298 more documents this year than last with over $167,000 generated by recording fees and the subscription website. Most of the subscription revenue comes from outside of Utah. This quarter, the Uintah County Purchasing and Grants team in […]

Safety Tips As Record High Temperatures And Critical Conditions Increase

Safety Tips As Record High Temperatures And Critical Conditions Increase

May 12, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Caution is important this week with record high temperatures forecast combined with an increase of winds. National Weather Service forecasts that temperatures will be at or above record highs and that winds are expected to increase tomorrow. With temperatures increasing it is important to remember to ‘look before you lock’. Never leave a child or […]

Uinta Wax Operating LLC Authorized To Develop ‘Big 33 Oil Wells’

Uinta Wax Operating LLC Authorized To Develop ‘Big 33 Oil Wells’

May 12, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office authorized development of the Big 33 Oil Wells. This is part of three Applications for Permit to Drill by Uinta Wax Operating LLC to drill oil wells from existing leases. The Environmental Assessment analyzed non-surface effects from construction of the well pad and associated infrastructure on private […]

Man Charged For DUI And Reckless Driving Around Bleachers At UHS Stadium

Man Charged For DUI And Reckless Driving Around Bleachers At UHS Stadium

May 12, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man has been charged with felony DUI and reckless driving for events that include allegedly driving around the bleachers of the Uintah High School football field on May 1st, nearly hitting people, and hitting a fence before driving away. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the truck had fled the scene but an […]

Uintah Basin Schools Affected By Canvas Data Breach

Uintah Basin Schools Affected By Canvas Data Breach

May 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Schools across the Uintah Basin that use Canvas as part of their web based learning joined countless more schools across the country in experiencing a data breach, including student information. Information on the data security event started rolling out late last week. The Utah System of Higher Education shared that Canvas is contracted through a […]