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Museum Of Uintah County Hosting Wish Wall For U.S. 250th Anniversary

Museum Of Uintah County Hosting Wish Wall For U.S. 250th Anniversary

Mar 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Museum of Uintah County has a special way it’s inviting the community to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. All are encouraged to stop by the museum and add a personal wish to the Wish Wall, a nationwide initiative capturing Americans’ hopes and dreams for the future. “I’m excited to learn what […]

Project Authorizations In Uintah Basin

Project Authorizations In Uintah Basin

Mar 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM issued several authorizations on Friday, including two in the Uintah Basin. First, the BLM authorized 5 new oil wells for the Evelyn Project in Duchesne County. The record of decision authorizes Fourpoint Resources to drill five oil wells from a well pad on private land about 4 miles northeast of Myton. Second, the […]

Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran

Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran

Mar 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis released the following statement on the U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran: “For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit intent to destroy Israel and America. They have targeted and killed Americans abroad and are actively attempting […]

Uintah High Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Uintah High Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Feb 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah student is a finalist in a prestigious scholarship competition. Uintah High senior Rykan Hacking has been selected as a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship. “Students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test,” shares the announcement. “Each year, about 15,000 finalists are selected from the […]

Randlett Man Facing Felony Charges OF Theft And Forgery

Randlett Man Facing Felony Charges OF Theft And Forgery

Feb 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Randlett man is facing felony charges of theft and forgery after allegedly depositing life insurance settlement checks that did not belong to him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, “between April 2024 and September 2025, Redd ‘Rock’ Serawop knowingly and intentionally intercepted at least 10 structured settlement checks totaling $13,500 dollars belonging to his […]

Knowingly Helping Stabbing Suspect Results In Charge For Uintah County Man

Knowingly Helping Stabbing Suspect Results In Charge For Uintah County Man

Feb 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

There are consequences for knowingly helping or harboring a person being searched for and under investigation for a crime as one Vernal man recently learned. The Probable Cause Statement explains that on September 30th in Uintah County, the man knowingly engaged in deceptive conduct and provided assistance to a suspect under investigation of committing an […]

UBH Measles Vaccine Drive

UBH Measles Vaccine Drive

Feb 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare has teamed up with TriCounty Health to hold a Measles Vaccine Drive this Saturday and next. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours after an infected […]

Uintah High Cheer Compete Well At USA Spirit Nationals

Uintah High Cheer Compete Well At USA Spirit Nationals

Feb 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High Cheer and Stunt Team competed well at USA Spirit Nationals in California this month. They finished 8th in the nation with their Show routine, 10th with their Sideline Situational routine, and 16th with their Band Chant. “We competed against some incredible teams. They were all amazing to watch,” shares Utes Coach Jana […]

New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child

New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child

Feb 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was reported that a child had not been able to attend […]

Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions

Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions

Feb 26, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man who pleaded guilty in January to two separate cases of 3rd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse has been sentenced. 20-year-old Kelby Lane was originally charged with multiple counts of 1st Degree Felony Rape and Forcible Sodomy. The sentencing based on his reduced conviction of Forcible Sexual Abuse resulted in a term […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Expands K-9 Unit

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Expands K-9 Unit

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office made an exciting announcement this week. They have continued growth of their K-9 Unit with the addition of two new teams. K-9 Baku will serve with Deputy Matthew Borrelli as handler and K-9 Crash will serve with Deputy Nathan Smith as handler. “These teams have dedicated countless hours to rigorous […]

Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

“Weird weather makes weird avalanches.” This is part of Craig Gordon’s message this morning concerning the Uinta Mountains. The Utah Avalanche Center report shares that High avalanche danger and human triggered avalanches are likely on steep slopes, especially those with recent deposits of wind drifted snow in the Uintas. Gordon’s report also emphasizes the Considerable […]