The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Monday announcing a lawsuit against Colorado officials for “denying the Tribe equal access to their homelands where generations of Tribal families have accessed these forests.” The complaint alleges that Colorado...
The numbers are in and they certainly prove that the Uintah Basin is the home of many generous and caring people that take care of their own. The grand total of all donations as calculated so far for the 2025 Trees For Charity is $704,984 dollars. This breaks down...
The Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act, sponsored by Representative Mike Kennedy and other Utah congressional members, has passed the House. “This bipartisan bill creates a wildfire research institute at Utah State University focused on preventing wildfires,...
An exhibit to celebrate a national milestone is coming to the Museum of Uintah County. “In celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Museum of Uintah County is proud to host ‘The Pen Is Mightier: Writing a Revolution,’ a free traveling exhibition for...
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Monday the approval of a permit to drill wells in Uintah County. The Vernal Field Office issued an Environmental Assessment and decision record that authorizes approval of Applications for Permit to Drill for up to seven oil...
It’s a tragic ending after a man was reported missing last week after not returning from a trip to Flaming Gorge. KSL reports that 68-year-old Brad Flinders from Kamas was expected home on Thursday last week but had not been heard from. He had been camping and fishing...
The Ute Indian Tribe has amended their complaint to sue several new defendants in a lawsuit over the sale of land on Tabby Mountain. The Ute Tribe filed a federal lawsuit in 2023 against the Utah School and Institutional Trust Administration (SITLA) regarding the bid...
A final Basin’s Best Teacher was surprised last week by the Evans Family Media team. Tami Valora is a 5th grade teacher at Maeser Elementary who was selected for her dedication, positive classroom impact, and commitment to student success. A classroom celebration was...
It was an excellent weekend in the pool for the Uintah High Boys Swim Team who captured the 2025 Mel Roberts Invitational team title in Tooele. The boys team won by 114.5 points over the second-place Emery Spartans. The girls’ team had an excellent day in the pool as...
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took the time to celebrate a great group of 5th grade students at Myton Elementary for their DARE graduation. A well deserved pizza party was held to celebrate the students. “In addition to completing the DARE program, students...