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New Exhibits Open At Historic Wade And Curtis Cabin

New Exhibits Open At Historic Wade And Curtis Cabin

May 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wade and Curtis Cabin at the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument just keeps getting better! In 2023, a full rehabilitation of the historic structure was completed and now new exhibits have been added. “You can step inside this historic structure and discover the geology, ecology, and cultural history of the Green River […]

Man Shot In Officer Involved Critical Incident Transferred To Jail

Man Shot In Officer Involved Critical Incident Transferred To Jail

May 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement issued an update on May 17th regarding the Officer-Involved Critical Incident that took place on April 16th in Duchesne County. Court documents report that an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin after it was indicated that a potentially suicidal West Valley man […]

Employment Report

Employment Report

May 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2025 increased an estimated 1.7% over the year, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 29,500 jobs since March 2024. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,765,100. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.1%. Approximately 57,570 Utahns are unemployed. In Daggett County the estimated number of employed […]

Flaming Gorge Days Back And Ready To Entertain

Flaming Gorge Days Back And Ready To Entertain

May 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Green River, Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge Days is not only happening this year, it will be back to its former glory. This year’s event is happening June 27th and 28th and will feature a concert with 5 bands, a “Heroes” parade, and the usual vendors and tournaments. This is especially exciting considering the hit Green River […]

Utah Governor’s Office Of Economic Opportunity Features Vernal Downtown

Utah Governor’s Office Of Economic Opportunity Features Vernal Downtown

May 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A fun video was released this week featuring Vernal City’s downtown with the tagline, “What can $40 get you in Vernal, Utah?” The video is from the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity as part of a series that promotes rural businesses in support of Utah’s economy. The visitor makes stops at 7-11 Ranch Restaurant, Plaza […]

DWR: ‘Ute Ladies-Tresses’ A Conservation Success Story

DWR: ‘Ute Ladies-Tresses’ A Conservation Success Story

May 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Today is Endangered Species Days and the Division of Wildlife Resource is sharing a few conservation success stories, including an orchid plant called the ‘Ute Ladies’-Tresses’. The plant features a long spike of small white flowers arranged in a gradual spiral and was only known to occur in Utah and Colorado. Due to habitat loss, […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested

May 16, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An officer was approached in Duchesne County on Thursday by a citizen concerned by the behavior of a woman sitting in her vehicle in front of a nearby store. The woman was described as very fidgety. The officer approached the vehicle and knocked on the window and asked if she was alright. The woman responded […]

Man Arrested In Maeser Area After Making Alleged Murder-Suicide Threat

Man Arrested In Maeser Area After Making Alleged Murder-Suicide Threat

May 15, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Maeser this week after making an alleged murder-suicide threat. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call reporting that a man had stated that he was going to perform a murder suicide and that the man was enroute to the potential victim’s home. The caller also reported […]

Uintah County Commission Makes Change To Weekly Meeting Schedule

Uintah County Commission Makes Change To Weekly Meeting Schedule

May 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A change in the Uintah County Commission meeting schedule has been announced. During the regular commission meeting held on Tuesday, May 13th, the Uintah County Commissioners passed Ordinance #05-13-2025 O1, changing the time of the regular Commission work session. Beginning June 4th, work sessions will be held on Wednesday’s at 10:00AM in the Commission Large […]

Senator Curtis Offers Maiden Speech On Senate Floor

Senator Curtis Offers Maiden Speech On Senate Floor

May 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis delivered his maiden speech on the Senate Floor this week. Energy independence and federal overreach were among the topics he spoke on. “It’s time we talk more openly about the importance of clean energy,” shared Senator Curtis. “Consumers are asking for cleaner, more responsible energy choices. At the same time, we need […]

Duchesne County Free Summer Lunch Locations

Duchesne County Free Summer Lunch Locations

May 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County School District has announced the locations for this year’s Free Summer Lunch program. Summer Sun Meal sites will start serving free summer lunch the first week of June. The locations this year are East Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Duchesne Elementary, and Myton Elementary. Each location will serve lunch from 11:30 to 12:15. Meals are […]