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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Neola Area

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Neola Area

Jun 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Calls to dispatch of a reckless driver unable to maintain safe lane travel in the Neola area ended in arrest for a repeat DUI offender. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 39-year-old Shane Sandy Sangster was traveling in a Chevy truck and a responding officer located the vehicle as it sat perpendicular in the […]

Crews Creating Safety Zones In Duchesne County

Crews Creating Safety Zones In Duchesne County

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews are hard at work in Duchesne County creating ‘Safety Zones’ to slow down potential wildfires during this high risk wildfire season. Josh Phillips, manager of Duchesne County Fire and Emergency Management, spoke with KSL newsradio about the need for Safety Zones as a way to get people out of areas in case of wildfire. […]

Uintah County 2025 Election Notice

Uintah County 2025 Election Notice

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election candidacy filings are now open and Uintah County has provided details on what cities and districts have election notices for 2025. Ballard City issued an election notice for the office of Mayor and 2 City Council seats, each for 4-year terms. Naples City also issued a notice for the office of Mayor and 2 […]

DWR: Application Period Opens This Week For 2025 Antlerless Hunts

DWR: Application Period Opens This Week For 2025 Antlerless Hunts

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters in northeastern Utah listen up. The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that the application period for Utah’s 2025 antlerless hunts opens this week. “The antlerless big game hunts are a great opportunity to not only harvest meat and make some great memories outdoors, but they also help manage wildlife populations and maintain healthy […]

Possibility Of Localized Flash Flooding; Stay Aware

Possibility Of Localized Flash Flooding; Stay Aware

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

All are urged to stay weather aware and tuned into the forecast today. Weather officials announced Monday morning that a surge of tropical moisture will move into eastern Utah and western Colorado today, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. “The Weather Prediction Center has nearly the entire region in a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall today,” […]

Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Supreme Court decision last week to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway continues to inspire responses from Utah leaders. “America used to know how to build,” shares Utah Senator Mike Lee. “The Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge—none of these landmarks could have been completed under the activist-driven interpretation […]

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is no doubt that local law enforcement are doing their part to keep our communities safe but generally all that their work involves isn’t discussed. Vernal Police Department provided a snapshot of what kept their officers busy over the Memorial holiday weekend and it helps put their efforts in perspective. Over the weekend, Vernal […]

Utah Housing Summit Shares Strategic Plan And Housing Data

Utah Housing Summit Shares Strategic Plan And Housing Data

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Governor Cox hosted a housing summit on Thursday that invited mayors and local officials from across the state to explore how to break down barriers to homeownership for Utahns. “These are the leaders working every day to make their communities better places to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Cox. “Our goal is […]

Construction Underway In Dinosaur National Monument

Construction Underway In Dinosaur National Monument

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s road construction season and among the places to watch for the orange flags and cones is within Dinosaur National Monument. This week, monument officials shared that visitors heading to the Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall will encounter flaggers and one lane traffic in the Utah portion of the monument. “Delays may be up […]

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all are welcome to participate. The 15th Annual Fishing With The Fox tagged fish competition has officially begun. Tagged fish are stocked at Browne Lake, Lower Stillwater Pond, and Steinaker Reservoir. In […]

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The adjustment to summer break can be harder on some families than others but the local libraries summer reading programs are here to help! Uintah County Library announced on Thursday details for those ready to dive in. Get signed up now and then the Uintah County Library Summer Reading Program begins on June 3rd when […]

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway is being celebrated by Utah leaders. “This is welcome news for Americans who want energy that is affordable, reliable, and clean,” shares Senator John Curtis. “If we’re serious about unleashing American energy, we need to give the sector what […]