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Man Arrested After Evading Police; Meth Packages Hidden On His Person

Man Arrested After Evading Police; Meth Packages Hidden On His Person

Apr 16, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop eventually led to arrest in Uintah County on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver failed to pull over when the officer activated the overhead emergency lights and eventually sirens, and instead just continued to drive around at speeds near the speed limit and did not stop until he […]

Ute Tribe Enacts Ordinance Restricting ATV Use On Tribal Lands

Ute Tribe Enacts Ordinance Restricting ATV Use On Tribal Lands

Apr 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe issued a Public Notice dated April 14th of an enacted Ordinance concerning ‘Trespassing on Tribal Lands’. The Notice states, “As its title suggests, Ordinance No. 25-006 amends the Tribe’s existing code governing trespass on Tribal lands and associated penalties. Pursuant to the amended code, any person who operates an all-terrain vehicle […]

DWR: Remember The Mandatory Boating Course

DWR: Remember The Mandatory Boating Course

Apr 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water. Anyone who launches a boat or any other watercraft in Utah is required to take […]

Compliance Check Leads To New Felony Charges

Compliance Check Leads To New Felony Charges

Apr 16, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County woman who was on parole has again been arrested and is facing additional felony charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were conducting a compliance check at the residence of Heather Marron in Bluebell when an officer observed a glass pipe with burnt residue in plain view. A search warrant […]

Data Center Question/Answer Session With An Energy Insider

Data Center Question/Answer Session With An Energy Insider

Apr 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Community concern over proposed data center projects in the Uintah Basin prompted Evans Family Media to invite Reed Page, originally from Roosevelt and Director of Gas Operation and Business Development for Summit Energy, to offer answers to the community questions as an informed 3rd party energy expert and one familiar with the 9 Mile Data […]

Update To Duchesne County Burn Window

Update To Duchesne County Burn Window

Apr 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s been an update for the Duchesne County burn window from Roosevelt City Fire and Duchesne County Emergency Management. The Spring Open Burn Period is listed as April 14th through May 30th with burn hours from sunrise to sunset and a requirement that all fires be completely extinguished by dusk. Allowed materials include untreated wood […]

State Wrestling Champs Recognized

State Wrestling Champs Recognized

Apr 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A group of local athletes were recognized Tuesday evening at the Duchesne City Council meeting. “We had the honor of recognizing the incredible Duchesne High School Girls Wrestling Team for their outstanding achievement as State Champions!” shares the Duchesne City announcement. “These young women have shown remarkable dedication, strength, and teamwork throughout their season, representing […]

Urgent – Missing Vulnerable Adult Out Of Sweetwater County

Urgent – Missing Vulnerable Adult Out Of Sweetwater County

Apr 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Communities throughout the region are asked to watch for a missing young man who is classified as a vulnerable adult due to having Autism and a seizure disorder. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and Green River Police Department are working to locate Alex Booth, the 20-year-old white male who was reported missing on Sunday, April […]

2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results

2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results

Apr 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was unopposed. Nathan Rawlings for Uintah County Attorney was the Convention winner with 87% […]