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A USU Uintah Basin lecturer has received recognition from USU statewide. John Barton has been a lecturer at USU Uintah Basin since 1988 and this year is named the USU Department of History’s Lecturer of the Year. Barton teaches courses in Utah, United States, and Native American history. “Students sense John’s content passion as he […]
The Division of Wildlife Resources issued a press release sharing that a total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. Some of the animals illegally killed included: 216 deer, […]
There’s been no shortage of public outcry and discussion online after the recent announcement that fees for the Uintah Recreation Center have increased. Uintah County provided a response on their Facebook page, stating that the Uintah Recreation Center is part of the Uintah Special Service District 1. “Uintah County would like to remind residents that […]
Eagle Photo Cred: Taya Harper A bald eagle was struck on a Uintah County roadway during the busy morning commute on Tuesday morning. DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby reports that several calls came in as the bald eagle was seen on the road off of 3500 West in Vernal. “A Utah Division of […]
A man driving under the influence was arrested last week after an officer observed his vehicle swerving over the center line while traveling in Altamont. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, after being pulled over and when asked if he had been drinking, the driver said he had not and that his driving was […]
A cosmic happening will be visible from our region early next week and the area Solar System Ambassador is spreading the word. On the evening of January 13th, the Moon will move in front of the Red Planet Mars blocking it from view for observers. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Patrick Wiggins, Utahans will […]
Positions are open on the Utah Wildlife Board and the main one needing filled is for a representative from northeastern Utah. To help manage wildlife, the DWR has divided the state into 5 regions and each region needs to have at least 1 representative on the board. The board makes the final decisions about hunting, […]
The once House Representative Curtis is now United States Senator John Curtis, representing Utah. In the 119th Congress, Senator Curtis will serve on the Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; Foreign Relations; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “Utah’s values are pioneer values—grit, determination, and a commitment to building strong communities […]
The Utah Avalanche Center has reported that avalanche danger continues to rise in the Uintas. The Uintas danger rating had been upgraded to Considerable. “Look for CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger on steep, mid and upper-elevation slopes facing northwest through north through southeast,” shares the report. “Human-triggered avalanches are LIKELY and once initiated, may produce a slide […]
Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for a discussion on the county’s projects and grants in 2024 and the county economic forecast for 2025. His interview is available to listen to in its entirety on BasinNow.com. Uintah County’s Grants Department stayed busy in 2024 applying for grants […]
A man who had been arrested last summer for being a main player in a long list of thefts in Duchesne County and then escaped custody in the fall has finally been apprehended by law enforcement. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested in July after having been found in possession of stolen camp trailers, ATVs […]
Vernal City has announced the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager who will also serve as the Planning Director. The announcement states that Braeden Christofferson began his new role on December 30th. Christofferson has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah and worked for Lehi City before taking the job […]