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I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the westbound I-80 tunnel is complete, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that more work will resume on the tunnel this spring. Multiple fatalities took place during the February 2025 tragedy at milepost 90.2 […]

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A talented group of local actors are ready to share the popular Broadway musical ‘Into The Woods’, opening tomorrow night at Vernal Theatre Live. The play follows a group of fairy tale characters as their dreams come true but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them as the story plays out. ‘Into The […]

HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands authorized expenditures under a program that provides grants targeted to the needs of American Indian and […]

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A case of speeding quickly escalated during a January pursuit and charges have now been filed. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about January 17, in Uintah County, a vehicle was observed speeding 84mph in a posted 60mph zone. The officer turned on their overhead lights but the vehicle did not stop. Rather, […]

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Personal use of a company card caught up to a local man after the local business approached law enforcement for help identifying who was behind the fraudulent credit card activity. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the card had been used through November and December and an ex-employee was the suspect. Investigators contacted stores […]

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne City leaders are inviting public input at a meeting taking place tonight on a popular topic. “Duchesne City is excited to announce new development plans for our community parks,” shares the announcement. “This is your chance to see the preliminary designs, ask questions, and tell us what features matter most to you and your […]

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans to treat cheatgrass in Daggett County have been approved by the BLM. The Marshall Draw-Crouse Bench cheatgrass treatment plan proposes to aerially treat 2,118 acres of cheatgrass with the herbicide Rejuvra and another 372 acres of cheatgrass with Imazapic. The project location is in the Marshall Draw and Crouse Bench areas of Diamond Mountain […]

Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd

Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A total eclipse of the Moon is coming up early next month on March 3rd. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, “The show will start officially just before 2:00am when the Moon enters Earth’s rather faint and fuzzy outer shadow.” But Wiggins cautions that most people probably won’t see much until […]

Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit

Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle did not stop and as the vehicle traveled, a handgun was seen being thrown out the passenger side window. At approximately […]