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Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge

Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge

Nov 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split the Democratic vote in Salt Lake County. Judge […]

Uintah Marching Band Wins State Championship

Uintah Marching Band Wins State Championship

Nov 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

After sweeping their competition season, the Uintah Marching Band won the state competition over the weekend in St. George. The community, including past marching band members, cheered in person or watched online to witness the monumental first time win as state champs. Director Brian Gibson shared about the experience, having just finished the 19th competitive […]

Indian Canyon UDOT Projects Slowing Down For Winter Season

Indian Canyon UDOT Projects Slowing Down For Winter Season

Nov 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT announced on Friday that construction on US-191 through Indian Canyon is slowing down. “Crews are working to finish up their projects for the season in preparation for a winter shut down beginning in November,” shares the announcement. “Over the next couple of weeks crews will finish painting the roads, adding signage, and removing traffic […]

Senator Curtis Fields Questions, Speaks On Shutdown And SNAP Benefits

Senator Curtis Fields Questions, Speaks On Shutdown And SNAP Benefits

Nov 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis recently hosted a virtual townhall meeting attended digitally by over 800 individuals with a variety of questions, including of course a focus on the shutdown and SNAP benefits. When asked if he will encourage the Trump Administration to use available funds to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, Curtis said, “Yes, of […]

Big Change For Uintah School District Communication

Big Change For Uintah School District Communication

Nov 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has announced a big change in how communication will happen between teachers, coaches, clubs, and families. ‘Rooms’ will launch next week and will offer secure messaging built into the District app and website. “From messages to and from educators, to events, lunch menus, and more – everything can now live in one […]

Woman With Three No-Bail Warrants Arrested

Woman With Three No-Bail Warrants Arrested

Nov 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A passenger in a vehicle pulled over after a registration check showed the vehicle had no insurance was arrested on 3 no-bail warrants last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers observed a drug tooter inside the vehicle and a K-9 was brought and gave a positive indication for illegal […]

Annual Hoop Shoot Competition Hosted By Vernal Elks Lodge

Annual Hoop Shoot Competition Hosted By Vernal Elks Lodge

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A program with roots dating back almost 80 years is still providing opportunities to youth across the country, including in our own community. The Vernal Elks Lodge invites local youth that will be ages 8 to 13, as of April 1, 2026, to this year’s Hoop Shoot. For those that don’t know, the Hoop Shoot […]

UBYCO Youth Orchestra Welcomes Founder As Rehearsal Guest Conductor

UBYCO Youth Orchestra Welcomes Founder As Rehearsal Guest Conductor

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The members of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra enjoyed an exciting rehearsal on Thursday evening as they learned from someone with very close ties to the organization. The organization’s founder, Brad Vanfleet, made the journey to Vernal to serve as a guest conductor during the rehearsal. Vanfleet founded the youth orchestra in 2016 as […]

Holly Fair Bringing Christmas Spirit Friday And Saturday

Holly Fair Bringing Christmas Spirit Friday And Saturday

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

An event with deep roots in the Basin is bringing Christmas cheer and shopping to locations all over Duchesne County. The Holly Fair 2025 is happening today and tomorrow at the Crossroad Senior Center, Grace Event Center, Roosevelt Library, and USU Roosevelt Campus. The Holly Fair has been going on for over 45 years and […]

Local Educators Attend Career And Technical Education Conference

Local Educators Attend Career And Technical Education Conference

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Educators from UBTech and Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah school districts joined together this week in Vernal for a day focused on Career and Technical Education. In addition to collaborating with their peers, the conference was a valuable opportunity to hear from presenters, including Dr. Kevin Fleming as the keynote speaker. “Fleming is an educator, author, […]

Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review

Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from the 2025 Approved Budget of $107,254,800. This decrease is attributed to a significant reduction in external […]