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Naples Mayoral Candidate Brock Arnold

Naples Mayoral Candidate Brock Arnold

Sep 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Brock Arnold is one of two mayoral candidates. “My main focus as mayor of Naples City will be to put Naples first,” shares Arnold. “I want to help build a stronger sense of community and belonging for the residents of Naples City. I want to […]

Flash Flood Safety Message

Flash Flood Safety Message

Sep 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There have been thunderstorm and flood advisories in the region this week. As a matter of safety, all are reminded to make safety the top priority as excessive rainfall can cause stream flooding and at times even flash flooding. Heavy rain should be a signal that alerts you to the possibility of dangerous flood conditions. […]

AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company

AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company

Sep 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a lawsuit the organization has filed against Ashley Central Irrigation Company. The press release states: Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District (District) recently filed suit against Ashley Central Irrigation Company (Central Irrigation) for a breach of contract the parties entered into in 1983. In the […]

BLM Approves Right-of-way For Uintah County Via Ferrata Parking Area

BLM Approves Right-of-way For Uintah County Via Ferrata Parking Area

Sep 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The parking area and walking trail to access the Uintah County Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has been given the green light. The BLM National NEPA Register shares that Uintah County submitted a request for a right-of-way to construct and operate a 1.5 acre parking area with facilities on BLM-administered land on the east side […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Prescribed Fires

Ashley National Forest Announces Prescribed Fires

Sep 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall. The Forest Service announced on September 19th that the work will continue through November as weather conditions allow. Prescribed fires planned for the area include the D1 Ponderosa Pine Maintenance and Fuels Reduction Project. The planned units consist of locations adjacent to Highway 191 by […]

Exhibitions at Uintah County Library And Museum Of Uintah County

Exhibitions at Uintah County Library And Museum Of Uintah County

Sep 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A traveling exhibit has made its stop in Vernal at the Uintah County Library. To celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in the state, the Utah Film Commission curated the 100 Years of Utah Film & Television exhibition that displayed at the Utah State Capitol in 2024 and now is making stops around Utah, currently at home […]

Roosevelt City K9 Team Has Podium Finish In Tuff Dog Competition

Roosevelt City K9 Team Has Podium Finish In Tuff Dog Competition

Sep 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local duo competed well at a special law enforcement competition event held earlier this month. Roosevelt City Police Department’s Cpl. Jared Harrison and his partner K9 Indie placed 2nd in the Tuff Dog category at the 2025 2nd Annual Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trials. This special event features 3 days of competitive K9 […]

Candlelight Vigils In Memory Of Charlie Kirk Held Locally

Candlelight Vigils In Memory Of Charlie Kirk Held Locally

Sep 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local vigils to remember Charlie Kirk joined thousands of other events across the nation over the weekend. On Saturday, a group of about 300 locals gathered at Old Mill Park in Roosevelt and on Sunday, a group of over 400 locals gathered on the lawn in front of the Uintah County Library. The events were […]

Repeat Offender Arrested For DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Accident

Repeat Offender Arrested For DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Accident

Sep 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A repeat DUI offender is being held without bail after leaving the scene of an accident in Uintah County at 3500 West on SR-121. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the traffic accident between a white sedan and blue Chevy pickup on September 15th but were informed that the blue […]

New 5K Record Set By Union Cross Country Athlete

New 5K Record Set By Union Cross Country Athlete

Sep 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Union High athlete deserves recognition this week. Union Athletics shared on Thursday that the school 5K record has officially been broken. “This last weekend, the cross country team competed at the Border Wars Invitational,” shares the announcement. “The team competed extremely well with the vast majority of athletes achieving their all-time best in the […]

CNCC Honors Meeker First Responders

CNCC Honors Meeker First Responders

Sep 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado Northwestern Community College honored Meeker’s first responders Monday evening, emphasizing their dedication in combating the Rio Blanco fires that have burned over 141,000 acres since early August. The CNCC press release shared that the event, held in Meeker, featured a dinner and plaque presentation to recognize the volunteer firefighters who have been on the […]