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Uintah County Republican Party Nominating Convention

Uintah County Republican Party Nominating Convention

Apr 4, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County Republican PartyNominating ConventionApril 14, 2026Uintah Conference Center313 East 200 SouthVernal, UT 84078All County and State Delegates must bring valid government issued ID 4:30 PM Credentials Check-in / Meet the Candidates6:00 PM Nominating Convention Begins Call to Order                                          Kason Goodrich, Uintah County GOP ChairPrayerPledge of AllegianceCredential Report                                                             Emma Taylor, Uintah County GOP […]

Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping

Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping

Apr 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of large holes drilled into the covered black pipeline in […]

10th Circuit Judge Determines Split Estate Lands Not Indian Country

10th Circuit Judge Determines Split Estate Lands Not Indian Country

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A federal judge has made a determination on a boundary issue regarding the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. 10th Circuit Judge Robert J. Shelby issued a Memorandum Decision and Order in the case of the Ute Indian Tribe versus the State of Utah that asked “whether the surface of split estate lands are Indian Country or […]

UDOT Construction Update On Indian Canyon

UDOT Construction Update On Indian Canyon

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT announced that construction in Indian Canyon is continuing to move forward with three major projects taking place this month. First, crews are rebuilding pipe crossings near Milepost 260-262. This work is expected to take approximately 2 to 3 weeks to complete. A pilot car will guide traffic through the area during work hours as […]

Joint Operation Focuses On Preventing Illegal Sales To Minors

Joint Operation Focuses On Preventing Illegal Sales To Minors

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A joint operation is focused on protecting youth while holding local businesses accountable. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared on Thursday that the Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Tri-County Health, conducted a joint compliance operation in Duchesne City focused on preventing illegal sales to minors. During the investigation, it was determined that ‘Best Convenience’ was […]

Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney

Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Nathan Rawlings recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Rawlings is a Republican running for Uintah County Attorney as a convention only candidate. He is running against incumbent Uintah County Attorney Jaymon Thomas. Rawlings has a varied background in construction, the oil and gas […]

Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year

Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Maeser Elementary teacher Alisa Atherton. The District shared several things about Alisa that stands out: She has been recognized with the TEACH grant, the AI for K-12 grant, the FIRST LEGO League Discover grant, and has even helped lead two Guinness World Record literacy events. A […]

Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions

Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire danger throughout Uintah County, Utah, the Uintah Fire District Executive Director […]

Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center

Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center

Apr 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A teen center is opening in Duchesne High School this month and the community is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Halee Ficklin, District Wellness Advisor for Duchesne County School District, shares that this is especially exciting as the effort is student led. “This space is a true grassroots effort—created by students, for students —with […]