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Rangely High Graduate Publishes Sci-Fi Novel

Rangely High Graduate Publishes Sci-Fi Novel

Jan 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Rangely High School graduate is making his mark on the world and the Town of Rangely is helping share the exciting news. Aaron Parson is a class of 1998 RHS graduate who is now a PhD astrophysicist and professor at UC Berkeley. He is also a recently published science-fiction author with his book ‘Coherence’. […]

Duchesne County DARE Graduations

Duchesne County DARE Graduations

Jan 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has celebrated more DARE graduations of Duchesne County 5th graders. First, the Sheriff’s Office celebrated with the Altamont Elementary 5th graders. The DARE essay winners in Altamont were Sanford Esplin and Rebecca Allen. Special guests at the ceremony included members of the Duchesne County Fire Department who gave hands-on demonstrations […]

Teen On E-Bike Struck By Vehicle

Teen On E-Bike Struck By Vehicle

Jan 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported that at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th, a 14-year-old juvenile was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to witnesses, the juvenile was riding an e-bike southbound on a gravel canal access road near 1500 South 1350 West when he crossed […]

Water Outlook Report For Northeastern Utah

Water Outlook Report For Northeastern Utah

Jan 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Data from the 4th quarter of 2025 paints a less than ideal picture for the Utah Water Supply Outlook to start 2026 but northeastern Utah is actually in a better position than most of the state. Other areas of the state, including the Wasatch Front down through southern Utah, is below 50% of the average […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Jan 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services has released updated unemployment data for the state of Utah. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.6%, up two-tenths of a percentage point compared to September. Approximately 66,000 Utahns are unemployed. The national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.6%. Unemployment data for northeastern Utah is at 3.5% for […]

‘Steel Magnolias’ Opening At Vernal Theatre: Live Tomorrow

‘Steel Magnolias’ Opening At Vernal Theatre: Live Tomorrow

Jan 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The second half of Season 10 at Vernal Theatre: Live kicks off tomorrow with the opening of ‘Steel Magnolias’. While most people know Steel Magnolias for the 1989 star studded film, the origin is actually as a stage play. Robert Harling wrote the play based on his family in Louisiana and his sister’s struggle and […]

DWR Dedicated Hunter Volunteers Complete Projects To Benefit Wildlife

DWR Dedicated Hunter Volunteers Complete Projects To Benefit Wildlife

Jan 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 was a successful year for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Dedicated Hunter Program, a program that Uintah Basin hunting enthusiasts may want to participate in. In 2025, there were 8,737 people who participated in the program completing 1,176 projects but why do they do it? DWR Dedicated Hunter Coordinator Bryan Christensen explains that […]

Man With 3 Statewide Warrants Brought Into Custody During Welfare Check

Man With 3 Statewide Warrants Brought Into Custody During Welfare Check

Jan 15, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A welfare check in Uintah County resulted in the arrest of a man with multiple warrants. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were conducting the welfare check on an individual believed to be staying at a residence near 1000 West 700 South in Vernal. While there, officers performed a warrant check on 46-year-old […]

Who Filed For State Office?

Who Filed For State Office?

Jan 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2026 midterm election includes several state offices relevant to Uintah Basin residents. Those that have filed for State Senate District #20 are incumbent Republican Party candidate Ronald Winterton and Forward Party candidate Annette McRae. Those that have filed for State House District #67 are Republican Party candidates JR Bird, Gina Gagon, and Yvonne Jensen, […]

Man Arrested In Duchesne County Charged With Murder

Man Arrested In Duchesne County Charged With Murder

Jan 14, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The man arrested during a search warrant issued in Duchesne County last month has been charged with murder. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the Duchesne County property on December 28th searching for the second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting that took place on December 27th. The suspect, 25-year-old […]

DWS Employment Update

DWS Employment Update

Jan 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has released updated employment numbers, reflecting data for November 2025. No October data was compiled due to the lapse in federal appropriations during the fall. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2025 increased an estimated 1% across the prior 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 18,500 jobs […]