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Uintah High Theatre Wins In Two Categories At State Theatre Awards

Uintah High Theatre Wins In Two Categories At State Theatre Awards

May 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High Theatre experienced some big wins over the weekend. The 16th Annual Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards were held at the Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City. The students and support members of theatre programs across the state that were nominated in the top 10 of the award categories performed during the evening […]

Annual Employee Appreciation Banquet on Thursday night

Annual Employee Appreciation Banquet on Thursday night

May 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District held their annual Employee Appreciation Banquet on Thursday night at the Uintah Conference Center. The night focused on recognizing teachers and support professionals for their years of service. 14 employees were recognized for 20 years of service, 5 employees were recognized for 25 years of service, 2 were recognized for 30 years, […]

New Search Effort Underway For Missing Elderly Woman

New Search Effort Underway For Missing Elderly Woman

May 11, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A renewed search effort is underway for 70-year-old DeEtte Spencer who made stops in Vernal and Price before disappearing while driving home to southern Utah. The last known location of DeEtte Spencer was the Walmart in Price on January 26th. It was believed after leaving Walmart in Price, her plan was to head back home […]

Utah Reservoir May Report

Utah Reservoir May Report

May 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The state’s May water supply update shares that in a typical year, Utah’s runoff, which refills our reservoirs, would just be getting underway. Due to record-low snowpack and record-high temperatures, peak runoff has, unfortunately, already come and gone. “While larger reservoirs with multiple years of storage are doing well, smaller reservoirs with one or two […]

UBTech Commencement Ceremony Held On Thursday

UBTech Commencement Ceremony Held On Thursday

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an inspiring night at the Uintah Basin Technical College Commencement Exercises on Thursday evening in the Union High School auditorium. The first speaker was UBTech Student of the Year Taylor Harrison who emphasized the ways graduates will serve their communities moving forward. “We learned by doing hands-on work,” said Harrison. “We learned how […]

Roosevelt State Street Closure Update

Roosevelt State Street Closure Update

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s an update on the Roosevelt State Street closure and construction project. The work originally aimed to be done within two weeks from April 20th through May 4th with residential and commercial detours in place. The work at State Street and 300 North has required more time, however, and the reopening is now scheduled for […]

Another Successful Year Of Andrew Cox K-9 Memorial Training

Another Successful Year Of Andrew Cox K-9 Memorial Training

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another successful year of the Andrew Cox K-9 Memorial Seminar where problem solving scenarios and mock trials are utilized to train K9 teams from near and far. This was the fourth year of the training event and 14 law enforcement agencies attended, including University of Utah Police Department, Utah Department of Corrections, and […]

Uintah Artists Honored In Regional Art Show

Uintah Artists Honored In Regional Art Show

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High’s art department is wrapping up an amazing year with accolades and honors. Eight Uintah High artists were honored at the 2026 Northeastern Utah Educational Services Regional Art Show, even taking home the show’s top awards. Eric Moulton’s photo “Red Fleet Triptych” won Best in Show. Paisley Harlan’s painting “The Warning” won the Director’s […]

Fishing During A Drought Year

Fishing During A Drought Year

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Drought conditions have wide reaching effects and that includes activities such as fishing. The DWR shares that drought impacts fish by reducing the amount of water available in lakes, reservoirs and streams throughout the state. These are primary habitats for Utah’s fish, and having less water affects fish in multiple ways. “This smaller amount of […]

Vernal Regional Airport Announces Project To Replace General Aviation Ramp

Vernal Regional Airport Announces Project To Replace General Aviation Ramp

May 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Regional Airport announced a new project that will get underway soon. “The general aviation (G.A.) ramp at the airport is being replaced,” shares the announcement. “The ramp will be under construction starting May 18th through August 15th.” Phase 1 is estimated to run from May 18th through July 1st and will affect Taxiway […]

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District On 2026 Water Rates

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District On 2026 Water Rates

May 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District has distributed an important message stating that 2026 Water Rates are in effect and rates are higher than 2025. “We are in extreme drought conditions,” shares the message. “Mandatory conservation efforts are now in place and customers need to limit outdoor use. 2026 Conservation Rates will be […]

Employment Update

Employment Update

May 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services has released the latest employment summary for the state. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2026 increased an estimated 0.6% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 10,400 jobs since March 2025. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,768,300. Employment by county includes Daggett County […]