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Report Of Firearm On Bus A False Alarm

Report Of Firearm On Bus A False Alarm

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A report of a firearm on a bus in Duchesne County on Tuesday was thankfully a false alarm. Roosevelt City Police Department reported that on January 27th between 3 and 4pm, a report was received by Duchesne County School District that a gun was present on a bus after school. “Duchesne County School District contacted […]

Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm

Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Brandishing and discharging a firearm had consequences for an individual on Saturday in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a residence after a caller claimed he had been shot at while entering a home to retrieve a key. “According to the victim, as he was entering the residence, […]

Public Meetings Tonight And Tomorrow On Heber Valley Corridor

Public Meetings Tonight And Tomorrow On Heber Valley Corridor

Jan 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A UDOT project 120 miles from Vernal will affect future travel for many Uintah Basin travelers, especially industrial truck drivers, and public meetings on the project are being held tonight and tomorrow. The Heber Valley Corridor aims to create a four-lane corridor on the west side of Heber City, providing a new connection between US-189 […]

Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Roosevelt ended in arrest for two individuals after Methamphetamine was found, divided up for distribution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was performed and the officer noticed the driver and passenger appeared especially nervous. A K9 officer came to assist and a check was performed with the […]

Ute Swim Team Defeats Tooele in Dual Meet

Ute Swim Team Defeats Tooele in Dual Meet

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Uintah High Swim Team had a memorable meet against the Tooele High Buffaloes, with both the boys and girls teams taking first place. The Utes also celebrated their six seniors and felt an incredible wave of community support. “We had a great time celebrating our seniors today,” Utes Coach Jared Bigler said. Top 2 […]

Ute Boys Basketball team Defeats Summit Academy

Ute Boys Basketball team Defeats Summit Academy

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute boys basketball team hosted the Summit Academy Bears last Tuesday. Treyson McKeachnie scored 19 points and Charlie Briggs nailed four 3-point baskets for 17 points as the Utes took the early lead and went on for the 64-46 victory. They host Timpanogos Tuesday and Mountain View Friday.

Ute Girls Basketball Team Dominate Summit Academy and Orem

Ute Girls Basketball Team Dominate Summit Academy and Orem

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute Girls basketball team hosted the Summit Academy Bears Tuesday just about every Ute scored in the 72-1 Ute victory. Kenadie Maughan led the Utes with 17. They then traveled to Orem Friday, beating the Tigers 63-37, Maughan had a double double with 18 points and 15 boards. They host Timpanogos Tuesday and Mountain […]

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Brock Arnold Naples City Mayor

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

Newly elected Naples City Mayor, Brock Arnold addressed future challenges and opportunities duirng an interview with Evans Family Media. Local infrustructure needs, affordable housing, water connections and community pride were all part of the discussion. Interview aired on KVEL 1-27-26

Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron

Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newly elected Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron, who also serves as Duchesne County Economic Development Director, recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on issues facing the city and administrative goals moving forward. Mayor Herron shared that Duchesne City is currently working on a project to increase the capabilities of water and […]

Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast

Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation provided a report on Flaming Gorge this month. As of January 7th, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6022.55 feet, which amounts to 82 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of December totaled approximately 40,000 acre-feet (af) or 121 percent of average. Flaming Gorge Dam operations are […]