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‘Bringing War Home’ Traveling Exhibit At Museum of Uintah County

‘Bringing War Home’ Traveling Exhibit At Museum of Uintah County

Jun 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special traveling exhibit is now on display at the Museum of Uintah County. The ‘Bringing War Home’ project is supported by Utah State University and is about documenting objects brought home from war in order to understand the experiences and legacies of armed conflict. The traveling exhibit shares some of these objects and their […]

Mountain Bike Trails Formally Designated At McCoy Flats

Mountain Bike Trails Formally Designated At McCoy Flats

Jun 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has officially designated several user-created mountain bike trails in Uintah County, adding them to the managed network. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office officially designated three existing user‑created trails—Festice, Split Decision, and Rogue—within the McCoy Flats Trail System southwest of Vernal. Festice is 6 miles […]

Put Safety First As 100 Deadliest Days Of Travel Begin

Put Safety First As 100 Deadliest Days Of Travel Begin

Jun 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Memorial Day kicked off a tragic annual observance, the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ on Utah’s roadways. The 100 Deadliest Days refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when there is a spike in fatal crashes on highways and roads. Law enforcement has already made their presence known across the state, including […]

Lapoint Woman Arrested After Dealing Meth With Minors In The Home

Lapoint Woman Arrested After Dealing Meth With Minors In The Home

Jun 1, 2026 · Basin Now · News

On April 24th in Uintah County, law enforcement executed a search warrant on a residence in Lapoint, leading to arrest. According to the Probable Cause Statement, during a search of Gayl Rasmussen’s residence, a container of methamphetamine and multiple pipes were located. Additionally, a THC vape pen, a small scale, and containers and baggies used […]

FBI Presentation On Preventing/Detecting Scams Coming To Vernal

FBI Presentation On Preventing/Detecting Scams Coming To Vernal

May 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The FBI has invited the community to a free presentation taking place in Vernal in June focused on preventing and detecting scams. “The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions,” shares the announcement. “We collect and share intelligence and engage with victims while working to unmask those committing malicious cyber […]

World’s Longest Charity Bicycle Ride Traveling Through Uintah Basin

World’s Longest Charity Bicycle Ride Traveling Through Uintah Basin

May 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The world’s longest charity bicycle ride is traveling through the Uintah Basin next week. Every year, the ‘Texas 4000’ competitively selects University of Texas students for an 18-month program of organizing, training for, and participating in one of the annual rides from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. The mission of the organization is to raise […]

Union Cougar Baseball Claim Title of 2026 3A State Champions

Union Cougar Baseball Claim Title of 2026 3A State Champions

May 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hard work certainly paid off for a group of Roosevelt athletes this month. The Union boys baseball team has claimed the title of the 2026 3A state champions. The Union boys defeated Grantsville to earn the 3A State Title making this the second state title for the baseball team in the past three years. The […]

Vernal Young Man Earns Title Of Jr. High Bull Riding Champion

Vernal Young Man Earns Title Of Jr. High Bull Riding Champion

May 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A young man from Vernal is rising the rodeo ranks as one of the 2026 Utah Junior High Rodeo Association State Champions. Congratulations to Mason Howard, the 2026 Bull Riding Champion. Mason trains under Joe Frost and was the focus of the Frost Legacy Training Rider Spotlight this week. “Mason started out here in calf […]

How To Avoid Conflicts With Moose This Summer

How To Avoid Conflicts With Moose This Summer

May 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah is home to between 2,500 and 3,000 moose and each year there are reports of injuries to dogs and people as people are out recreating. The Division of Wildlife Resources has shared their tips on how to avoid conflicts with moose in Utah’s outdoors this summer. DWR representative Rusty Robinson says that “because they […]

Man With 2 Prior DUI Convictions Arrested For DUI In Uintah County

Man With 2 Prior DUI Convictions Arrested For DUI In Uintah County

May 29, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man with at least 2 prior DUI convictions was arrested in Uintah County this week and charged with another one. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on May 26, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to maintain the lane of travel. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed […]

Flash Floods Damage McCoy Flats

Flash Floods Damage McCoy Flats

May 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Utah announced that recent storms brought flash flooding through parts of the McCoy Flats area, causing washouts and damage near portions of the trail system. “County crews are currently working to repair affected roads,” shares the announcement. “The road near the McCoy Flats Trailhead is expected to be passable…but visitors […]