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4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit A Success

4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit A Success

Oct 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Fourth Annual Conservative Climate Summit was a success last week in Salt Lake City, “convening policymakers alongside business leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders to discuss practical, market-driven solutions to Utah’s most pressing natural resource challenges.” Then-Representative John Curtis founded the Conservative Climate Caucus in 2021 and launched the annual summit. “The Conservative Climate Summit […]

WIC Benefits To Continue While SNAP Unavailable Starting In November

WIC Benefits To Continue While SNAP Unavailable Starting In November

Oct 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services announced yesterday that SNAP benefits will not be paid in November due to the government shutdown which will affect many in the Uintah Basin. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued an announcement on Wednesday regarding another supplemental nutrition program, WIC, which stands for Women, Infants, and Children. […]

Meet The Candidate: Jonathan Beede For Naples City Council

Meet The Candidate: Jonathan Beede For Naples City Council

Oct 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Naples City Council Candidate Jonathan Beede has called Naples City home for over 12 years and currently works as a Senior Buyer for Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine. Jonathan loves the Naples community and feels deeply invested in its bright future. His priorities are the safety of the community’s children, promoting active engagement, planning for the […]

Man Charged After Stealing Vehicle And Keying Corvette

Man Charged After Stealing Vehicle And Keying Corvette

Oct 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is being held without bail after allegedly committing a series of crimes this month. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Justin Fosmire stole a vehicle from RISE Services and later abandoned the stolen vehicle by leaving it in front of a private driveway. The stolen vehicle was severely damaged with an […]

Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Minor

Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Minor

Oct 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A 19-year-old man is facing serious charges after an alleged assault against an individual under the age of 18. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer responded to a disorderly detail in Uintah County and it was reported that while Gianni Davis had been notified by the homeowner not to enter onto the […]

Meet The Candidate: Brandon Hollenbeck For Roosevelt City Council

Meet The Candidate: Brandon Hollenbeck For Roosevelt City Council

Oct 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City residents have several candidates to choose from as they vote for 2 open City Council positions. Candidate Brandon Hollenbeck has lived in Roosevelt since 2006 but has family ties to the Roosevelt area which he has enjoyed since childhood. He and his wife Abbi own Vengeance Powersports and both enjoy serving in the […]

Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine

Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine

Oct 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed an SUV traveling with a headlight out and initiated a traffic stop. The driver shared that he had a suspended license. The officer noted that the driver […]

Prescribed Fires Planned For Ashley National Forest

Prescribed Fires Planned For Ashley National Forest

Oct 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest announced Monday plans to implement prescribed fires this fall to help reduce overgrown vegetation. Prescribed fires planned in Ashley National Forest include Argyle Piles, Moon Lake Piles, Yellowstone Piles, Mill Park Piles, Deer Lodge, and Slash Collection Piles. “We ask the public to use caution in the area during this time, and […]

Uintah County Voting Information

Uintah County Voting Information

Oct 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Most have likely received their ballots in the mail. Uintah County Early Voting starts today and runs through Friday, October 31st in the Clerk-Auditor’s Office during regular business hours. Uintah County has also shared that voters may note something different about their ballots. “Beginning January 2029, a new mandatory requirement will be in place: you’ll […]