Basin Now Live
with Mike Stengel
Vernal Theatre Live Revisiting ‘Little Women’ With Concert Style Production
Vernal Theatre Live is revisiting a special Season 1 production in the form of a concert event. Jen Curtis directed the 2017 musical production of ‘Little Women’ and is actively preparing the 2026 ‘Little Women’ cast for the upcoming June production. “Revisiting this...
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell
The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator of the Vernal Wendy’s restaurant. “Known for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, Lisa has built lasting relationships in the community,”...
Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple...
Marlene Tapoof
Funeral services for Marlene Tapoof, age 64, of Whiterocks, will be held on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial...
Uintah High Senior A Triple Graduate
Hard work and careful planning have certainly paid off for an impressive local high school Senior who will be a triple graduate by the end of this month. What does it mean to be a triple graduate? Dean John first walked in the USU commencement ceremony on April 25th...
Unemployment Update
Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%, unchanged from the month before. Approximately 69,700 Utahns are unemployed. The March national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%, 0.1% lower than...
Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’
Davis Elementary School in Uintah School District has been named the ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’. This is awarded through Read Naturally, a research based reading program that Davis Elementary uses. “A turning point occurred two years ago when a teacher...
DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody
The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought...
Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16
Adventure Safe Day is coming up for Vernal City. On May 6th, Vernal City Council approved the adoption of Adventure Safe Day and on May 7th, Mayor Corey Foley made it official by signing the Adventure Safe Day proclamation. “Adventure Safe Day is a statewide effort...
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge
While keeping an eye out for a deal on Facebook Marketplace, it is wise to use safe practices as not all are honest about the items being sold. A recent case of local deception has resulted in a felony charge for a Vernal man. According to the Probable Cause...