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Public Hearing for District Budgets

Public Hearing for District Budgets

May 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School Board announced last week plans for a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year and the final amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The hearing will be held in the boardroom at the district office. Copies […]

Target Shooting Events Coming Up

Target Shooting Events Coming Up

May 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an announcement on Thursday of two shooting events coming up that you don’t want to miss. The fourth annual .22 Wild Bunch Shoot will be held Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex in Vernal. The awards ceremony will be held at the […]

Public Comment Period Open For 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases

Public Comment Period Open For 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases

May 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Friday to receive public input on plans to include 35 oil and gas parcels totaling 34,596 acres in Utah in a September 2026 sale. The parcels are all on public lands managed by the Vernal Field Office and Moab Field Office. “The BLM […]

Ohio Based Nonprofit Chooses Roosevelt Student As Award Recipient

Ohio Based Nonprofit Chooses Roosevelt Student As Award Recipient

May 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An Ohio based nonprofit organization has chosen a Roosevelt student as a recipient of their 2026 Lovis Hero Award. The Lovis Foundation selected Caydance Carter for the award that honors students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to uplifting others. After a difficult decision to leave one sport to try wrestling, Caydance struggled through […]

Free Summer Lunch Program

Free Summer Lunch Program

May 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District has announced details on the Free Summer Lunch program. Meals will be served FREE to all children ages 18 and under at multiple locations. Lunches will be served at Ashley Elementary School in Vernal, Monday through Friday, June 3 to July 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; at the Randlett […]

DUI Arrest In Duchesne County

DUI Arrest In Duchesne County

May 26, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop for speeding in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest for DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer spotted the vehicle on Highway 40 near the Ioka Lane Junction. The driver was identified as 66-year-old Jackson Lee Lough. A baggie with white crystal substance was found in his pants […]

Primary Election One Month Away

Primary Election One Month Away

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Primary Election is about a month away and ballots will be arriving in mailboxes in early June. Uintah County announced that the Public Logic and Accuracy testing of the election equipment is happening May 27th at 2pm to ensure everything is working correctly and the public is encouraged to attend. Ballots will arrive at […]

Vernal City Council Giving More Time For Water Rate Amendments

Vernal City Council Giving More Time For Water Rate Amendments

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is giving the topic of changing water rates more time. Vernal City announced in April the need to explore restructuring water rates due to the reality of aging infrastructure and anticipated water shortages. The public was encouraged to give feedback and a public meeting was held in order to hear from the community. […]

7th Annual Badges And Bobbers

7th Annual Badges And Bobbers

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s the 7th year for a special event that provides a fun and positive activity for youth to enjoy with local law enforcement. The Annual ‘Badges and Bobbers’ event is happening this year at Little Montes Creek Reservoir in Fort Duchesne on June 3rd. There are still spots for youth to sign up for this […]

Gov. Cox Issues State Of Emergency Due To Extreme Drought Conditions

Gov. Cox Issues State Of Emergency Due To Extreme Drought Conditions

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order on Thursday declaring a statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions. The announcement shares that the declaration comes as snowpack peaked about three weeks early and was the lowest recorded since 1930. Currently, all 29 counties are in severe drought, with 22 counties experiencing extreme […]

Roosevelt Arts Alliance Holding Auditions For ‘Come From Away’

Roosevelt Arts Alliance Holding Auditions For ‘Come From Away’

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An exciting theatre opportunity is coming to Roosevelt. The Roosevelt Arts Alliance announced this week that auditions for their summer production of ‘Come From Away’ are happening on June 1st. ‘Come From Away’ is “a powerful, heartwarming musical based on the true story of a small town that welcomed the world during an extraordinary moment […]

Vernal Man Uses AI To Create Child Porn

Vernal Man Uses AI To Create Child Porn

May 22, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is behind bars after allegedly using AI to create child pornography from a real image of a child known to him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about May 19th, in Uintah County, it was discovered that a Vernal man had produced child sexual abuse material that he kept on […]