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More Fossils Discovered During Dinosaur Quarry Parking Lot Excavation

More Fossils Discovered During Dinosaur Quarry Parking Lot Excavation

May 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recent visitors to the Quarry Exhibit Hall in Dinosaur National Monument enjoyed an unexpected fossil display. “The team reopened the dig they began last fall during the parking lot repaving project—where they initially uncovered nearly 3,000 pounds of fossils,” shares the Monument’s announcement. “When they returned this spring, the discoveries kept coming. In addition to […]

Uintah County Sheriff And Deputies Awarded

Uintah County Sheriff And Deputies Awarded

May 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Team members of the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office have added some new accolades to the organization’s record. The Sheriff’s Office shared that on Wednesday, April 29, Sheriff Steve Labrum was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding County Sheriff of the Year at the Utah Association of Counties Conference in St. George. This award has extra meaning […]

DWR: Duchesne County Man Among First Legacy Of Land Award Recipients

DWR: Duchesne County Man Among First Legacy Of Land Award Recipients

May 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently recognized eight Utahns with the new Legacy of Land Award to highlight their contributions in helping wildlife. Stephen Ellis was among those awarded. “Ellis owns over 5,600 acres in Duchesne County,” shares the announcement. “Both his rangeland and cropland support a large number of deer and elk each […]

Uintah School Board Member Recognized

Uintah School Board Member Recognized

May 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local leader in education has received a statewide honor. Uintah School District shared last week that Uintah School Board member Robin McClellan has been recognized by the Utah School Employees Association(USEA) with its Honorary Award. “The award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional support for and dedication to education support professionals (ESPs),” shares the […]

19-Year-Old Driver From Fatal 2024 Crash Charged

19-Year-Old Driver From Fatal 2024 Crash Charged

May 4, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A 19-year-old Vernal man has been charged in a 2024 crash that killed a motorcyclist who was just minutes from home after a cross county journey. Court documents show that on May 1st, 19-year-old Wrexten Herbert Sharp was charged with 2nd Degree Felony Automobile Homicide for the 2024 crash. According to the Probable Cause Statement, […]

Uintah County Primary Election Information

Uintah County Primary Election Information

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Primary Election is coming up in June and Uintah County has shared what you need to know in order to vote. First, if you are not registered to vote, you have until June 12th at 5pm to register at vote.utah.gov. To receive a Republican ballot, you must be affiliated with the Republican Party. The […]

8th District Judge Named Among Utah Supreme Court Nominees

8th District Judge Named Among Utah Supreme Court Nominees

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An Eighth District Court judge has been named among the nominees for the Utah Supreme Court. The State of Utah announced on Thursday that the Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court that were created by the Legislature during the 2026 Legislative Session. Eighth District Court Judge Samuel […]

New Memorial To Honor Ute Chief Tabby-To-Kwanah And Son Tom Tabby

New Memorial To Honor Ute Chief Tabby-To-Kwanah And Son Tom Tabby

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new memorial is in place in the Heber City Cemetery to honor Ute Chief Tabby-To-Kwanah and his son Tom Tabby. “In the quiet stillness of the Heber City Cemetery, a simple sandstone marker bearing the initials “T.T.” rests beneath the towering branches of a pine tree,” shares the announcement. “The grave belongs to Tom […]

BLM Approves Weber Well Pad For Gas Drilling In Uintah County

BLM Approves Weber Well Pad For Gas Drilling In Uintah County

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Weber 42-3-723 Well Pad. The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM approved four Applications for Permit to Drill for the applicant, Middle Fork Energy Uinta LLC, to drill gas wells to produce from their existing federal […]

Join In Annual Downtown Cleanup In Vernal Today

Join In Annual Downtown Cleanup In Vernal Today

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The big day is here! Vernal City is hosting the Annual Downtown Cleanup today, May 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to help freshen up Main Street from 100 East to 200 West in Vernal. Meet at Cobble Rock Park at 3:00 PM. Tools and supplies will be provided. After cleanup, take a stroll down […]

Uintah And Duchesne Counties Among Those Named As Natural Disaster Areas

Uintah And Duchesne Counties Among Those Named As Natural Disaster Areas

May 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that 13 counties in Utah have been designated as Natural Disaster Areas due to the drought and Uintah County and Duchesne County are among that group. This means that the USDA Farm Service Agency is allowed to extend emergency credit to producers through emergency loans to meet […]