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Daggett County is highlighted in a report focused on shortages in Utah’s maternal health care. The new report, produced by the Utah Department of Health and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, is titled ‘Maternal Health in Utah: Risk Factors, Workforce Gaps, and Access to Care’. The report highlights distance to care, access to maternal […]
‘Little by little, a little becomes a lot.’ The Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K epitomizes this motto each year as they invite all to come run, walk, bawk, or squawk on November 27th before Thanksgiving dinner to support locals in tremendous need as they fight for their lives. This year’s recipients are Kanyon Bowden who was born […]
The celebration of Vernal’s Cobblerock Block a week ago does not indicate an end to downtown revitalization. “To continue the downtown beautification efforts,” explains City Manager Quinn Bennion, “Vernal City plans to design and construct the Sage Block with similar elements in the summer of 2026.” The Lamplighter block project is also underway, currently in […]
Community members gathered on Thursday evening at the Western Park for the chance to learn more about the candidates running for office in Uintah County. The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘Politics & Pastries’ Meet The Candidate Evening that included an open mic period and then a Q&A with the candidates running for […]
FourPoint Resources announced today their agreement with Energy Transfer LP to significantly expand the Price River Terminal in Wellington, Utah, doubling the terminal’s export capacity. The announcement also introduced the official launch and rebrand of the crude known as Uinta Wax or Yellow Wax to the new name, American Premium Uinta. “We’re focused on developing […]
An Idaho man has been charged in relation to a September traffic stop in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, “On September 3rd, 2025, in Uintah County, officers with the Uintah/Ouray Safe Trails Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Challenger after confirming the vehicle had no valid insurance. [57-year-old […]
Roosevelt City is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming election. Roosevelt citizens interested in applying to volunteer as a poll worker can apply in person at the Roosevelt City Offices or click the link shared on the Roosevelt City website or socials. The application link is also shared with this story on BasinNow.com. Link: rooseveltcity.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4661/Poll-Worker-Application
Uintah High School FCCLA members Addilyn Foley and Ashley Caldwell were recognized by the Uintah School Board on Wednesday night for their performances at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. “Addilyn competed in the Early Childhood Education STAR Event and achieved a gold medal while also placing 2nd in the nation in recognition of her outstanding […]
The time to apply for the coveted sportsman permits for 2026 is coming up soon. “If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that’s open to hunting the species you drew a permit for,” shares DWR Wildlife Licensing Coordinator Lindy Varney. “Also, the season dates are much longer, […]
Contour Airlines has shared that they will continue with business as usual at the Vernal Regional Airport despite the government shutdown. Reports that rural air service could be impacted if the shutdown extends past Sunday is connected to the potential halt in Essential Air Service funding but, if that does happen, it will not affect […]
An arrest made this month for Wanton Destruction of Livestock in Duchesne County does not appear to be related to the malicious livestock killings under investigation by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the Mini Ranches area of Duchesne County on October 3rd on a […]
A Duchesne County man short on cash is facing the consequences after turning to forgery as a solution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 22-year-old Braxton D. Cox had been issued a check from his work and changed the check information to then electronically deposit the altered checks. This was done five times. The […]