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Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Ruling Opening Way For Uinta Basin Railway A “Big Win For Rural Utah”

Jun 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Supreme Court decision last week to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway continues to inspire responses from Utah leaders. “America used to know how to build,” shares Utah Senator Mike Lee. “The Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge—none of these landmarks could have been completed under the activist-driven interpretation […]

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

Vernal PD Gives Holiday Weekend Activity Summary

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is no doubt that local law enforcement are doing their part to keep our communities safe but generally all that their work involves isn’t discussed. Vernal Police Department provided a snapshot of what kept their officers busy over the Memorial holiday weekend and it helps put their efforts in perspective. Over the weekend, Vernal […]

Utah Housing Summit Shares Strategic Plan And Housing Data

Utah Housing Summit Shares Strategic Plan And Housing Data

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Governor Cox hosted a housing summit on Thursday that invited mayors and local officials from across the state to explore how to break down barriers to homeownership for Utahns. “These are the leaders working every day to make their communities better places to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Cox. “Our goal is […]

Construction Underway In Dinosaur National Monument

Construction Underway In Dinosaur National Monument

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s road construction season and among the places to watch for the orange flags and cones is within Dinosaur National Monument. This week, monument officials shared that visitors heading to the Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall will encounter flaggers and one lane traffic in the Utah portion of the monument. “Delays may be up […]

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all are welcome to participate. The 15th Annual Fishing With The Fox tagged fish competition has officially begun. Tagged fish are stocked at Browne Lake, Lower Stillwater Pond, and Steinaker Reservoir. In […]

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The adjustment to summer break can be harder on some families than others but the local libraries summer reading programs are here to help! Uintah County Library announced on Thursday details for those ready to dive in. Get signed up now and then the Uintah County Library Summer Reading Program begins on June 3rd when […]

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway is being celebrated by Utah leaders. “This is welcome news for Americans who want energy that is affordable, reliable, and clean,” shares Senator John Curtis. “If we’re serious about unleashing American energy, we need to give the sector what […]

DUI Arrest Reveals Cocaine And Multiple Firearms

DUI Arrest Reveals Cocaine And Multiple Firearms

May 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Cocaine and a stash of firearms were located in the vehicle during a DUI arrest on 100 East Main in Vernal over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Tyler Blanchard of Texas was pulled over on a traffic stop. The Officer detected the odor of alcohol and asked if Blanchard had […]

Woman Arrested On Drug And Distribution Charges

Woman Arrested On Drug And Distribution Charges

May 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Uintah County ended in arrest on Sunday after narcotics were located. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Ashley Dawn Howell was searched after a K9 indicated the odor of illegal narcotics coming from inside the vehicle. Howell became very upset and would not cooperate with being searched. Due to […]

Standoff South Of Rock Springs Ends Without Incident

Standoff South Of Rock Springs Ends Without Incident

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A standoff 40 miles south of Rock Springs ended without incident on Tuesday. Wyoming State Patrol reported to SweetwaterNow that a chase began on Wyoming Highway 430 at around 12:40pm, after law enforcement attempted to stop what was believed to be a stolen vehicle. The driver fled south on Highway 430 and stopped about 40 […]

Emergency Change Announced Due To Low Water Levels At Crouse Reservoir

Emergency Change Announced Due To Low Water Levels At Crouse Reservoir

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Anglers, your skills are needed. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency change on Tuesday to increase the daily fishing limit at Crouse Reservoir, effective immediately. DWR Deputy Director Michael Canning issued the emergency change on May 27th, allowing anglers to keep up to eight trout of any species. Crouse Reservoir is currently […]

UBTech Celebrates Record Breaking Graduating Class

UBTech Celebrates Record Breaking Graduating Class

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 is proving to be a record breaking year at UBTech as they celebrated the largest graduation ceremony in the institution’s history. Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage of the 2025 commencement ceremony earlier this month and UBTech is on track to award over 880 certificates this year which is the highest number of completions […]