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Target Shooting With Firearms Temporarily Restricted On WMAs

Target Shooting With Firearms Temporarily Restricted On WMAs

Jul 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne counties are on the list released Wednesday where target shooting with a firearm is temporarily restricted on Wildlife Management Areas, citing drought conditions and severe wildfire concerns. “Because wildfires can destroy essential wildlife habitat, this temporary restriction will help protect Utah’s wildlife management areas during the extreme fire danger conditions Utah […]

Look To The Sky Early This Year For The 4th Of July Flyover

Look To The Sky Early This Year For The 4th Of July Flyover

Jul 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

One of the favorite parts of celebrating Independence Day is the flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team Hill. The flyover will include the Uintah Basin but you need to be prepared to watch the sky earlier than the usual parade times. The official schedule released by the 419th Fighter […]

Traffic Stop For Dangerously Low Speed Ends In Arrest For Drugs

Traffic Stop For Dangerously Low Speed Ends In Arrest For Drugs

Jul 2, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County during a traffic stop after an officer noticed a vehicle traveling at a “dangerously low speed” on SR-35. The officer found that the driver, Kirk Schocker, had a suspended driver’s license and the vehicle was not registered or insured. Schocker was asked to exit the vehicle and grabbed […]

Uintah County Election Canvass Happening Today

Uintah County Election Canvass Happening Today

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County held their Election Audit on Tuesday ahead of their Election Canvass being held today. The provisional ballots and cured ballots were added to the count and in the case of the close Uintah County Commission Seat B race, the results remain the same with Joe McKea receiving 5 more votes than Danny Harrell. […]

Uintah Fire District Reminder

Uintah Fire District Reminder

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Fire District wants the public to know the rules and to follow them this holiday weekend around fireworks. The Uintah Fire District has worked with each municipality in creating firework designated areas and maps have been shared on each City’s individual website. “If you live outside city limits in the county in areas […]

BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes More Oil Wells

BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes More Oil Wells

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced on June 30th that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the Moonshadow West Oil Wells. The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize six Applications for Permit to the applicant, Uinta Wax Operating LLC, to drill oil wells. The environmental […]

Operation Dry Water To Increase Patrols On The Water

Operation Dry Water To Increase Patrols On The Water

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Everyone knows there are consequences for DUI, Driving Under The Influence, but did you know that Boating Under The Influence, BUI, is also illegal? A national campaign is focused on educating boaters and increasing on-the-water patrols and enforcement as part of ‘Operation Dry Water’. From July 3rd through the 5th, Natural Resource Officers are taking […]

Cruz Robb Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Cruz Robb Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A young cowboy from the Uintah Basin is already climbing the ladder to success within the national rodeo scene. Cruz Robb is the Chute Dogging World Champion following the National Junior High Finals Rodeo held this summer. This is hardly a surprise to those that are familiar with the Robb family of Altamont. It wasn’t […]

Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions

Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions

Jul 1, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City has shared more details about fireworks restrictions within their city limits. Roosevelt City shares that due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry conditions, the Roosevelt City Council has determined that fireworks will only be allowed in certain designated zones within city limits. Personal fireworks will be allowed in […]

Naples City Fireworks Restrictions

Naples City Fireworks Restrictions

Jun 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Naples City has announced their fireworks restrictions for the holiday weekend. Fireworks are only allowed on residents’ own private property in Naples City and only within Naples City’s designated areas. Fireworks are NOT allowed on city owned property, parks or school property, county property, unincorporated county areas, or in vacant lots/fields/othernon-manicured properties. “Due to increased […]

Dutch John Town Council Cancels Fireworks; Other Festivities Continue

Dutch John Town Council Cancels Fireworks; Other Festivities Continue

Jun 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A popular annual fireworks show in northeastern Utah has been cancelled this year for obvious safety reasons. Flaming Gorge Resort is getting the word out about the change as well as the festivities still happening. “The Dutch John Town Council met [Monday] and voted on cancelling the Dutch John Fireworks on July 4th,” shares the […]

32 Gas Wells Approved in Uintah County By Bureau of Land Management

32 Gas Wells Approved in Uintah County By Bureau of Land Management

Jun 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment prepared for the Fuji Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve twelve Applications for Permit to Drill authorizing Middle Fork Energy Uinta LLC to drill gas wells. The EA also analyzed construction of the well […]