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DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer

DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re already hitting the trails this year, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for you: stay aware that you’re sharing the mountain with mountain lions. “People are most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer, and at dawn and dusk, which is when cougars typically hunt,” shares Utah […]

Vernal Downtown Alliance Hosting Downtown Arts Walk

Vernal Downtown Alliance Hosting Downtown Arts Walk

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Downtown Alliance is making it easier than ever to turn a visit to downtown into a fun way to spend a few hours. Their latest offering is the inaugural Downtown Arts Walk happening at the end of this month. “The Arts Walk will feature the work of local visual artists showcased in downtown […]

Man Arrested In Uintah County On DUI, 2nd Offense

Man Arrested In Uintah County On DUI, 2nd Offense

May 14, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An officer was at the right place at the right time on Saturday when he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with an unsafe driver. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer initiated the stop in Naples and the vehicle pulled into a gas station parking lot. The officer “detected the strong […]

Uintah School District Recognizes Retirees At Annual Banquet

Uintah School District Recognizes Retirees At Annual Banquet

May 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District held its annual Employee Appreciation Banquet earlier this month at the Uintah Conference Center. Teacher of the Year MarKay Anderson and Classified Employee of the Year Cynthia Shiner were recognized, as well as Uintah High student Olivia Pena, whose artwork was selected for the program and invitation art. The banquet recognizes those […]

Prescribed Burning Visible From Mirror Lake Highway

Prescribed Burning Visible From Mirror Lake Highway

May 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fire personnel are working on and burning piles on the U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and the smoke may be visible from Mirror Lake Highway. The project area is along the North Slope Road by Carter Creek. “Planned fires, also called prescribed fires, are essential for fuels reduction treatments in high-risk areas to reduce […]

Vernal Man Facing Rape Charges

Vernal Man Facing Rape Charges

May 13, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is facing rape charges for alleged actions that took place at the end of April. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a sexual assault was reported, naming Kelby Wade Lane as the perpetrator. Lane was arrested on May 6th and agreed to be interviewed by investigators. Lane admitted that the sexual […]

Bureau Of Reclamation Announces Water Releases From Flaming Gorge

Bureau Of Reclamation Announces Water Releases From Flaming Gorge

May 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation has an important safety announcement for all planning to spend time on or near the Green River. The Bureau announced that from May 15th to the 17th, the water released from Flaming Gorge Dam will increase, with a full spring release of 4,600 cubic feet per second. “This will result in […]

Eastern Uintah Basin Wind Advisory In Effect

Eastern Uintah Basin Wind Advisory In Effect

May 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The spring showers are great for May flowers but there’s a pesky aspect of the weather at this time of year that can take away from the outdoor fun. A wind advisory has been issued for northeastern Utah and is in effect from noon to 9pm today. Uintah County Emergency Management shares that southwest winds […]