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Ute Business Committee Announces Restoration Of Tribal Members’ SSI Benefits

Ute Business Committee Announces Restoration Of Tribal Members’ SSI Benefits

Jul 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Business Committee has announced that previously terminated or changed Supplemental Security Income SSI benefits have been restored for tribal members. According to the news release, many tribal members had SSI benefits terminated or decreased due to receipt of royalty payments but the United States Social Security Administration SSA has now acknowledged that those […]

Project Alley Announcement

Project Alley Announcement

Jul 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Project Alley, the Uintah Basin’s recovery center for women, is focused on their mission to help local women on their recovery journey. As such, the Project Alley Recovery Board made an exciting announcement this week. “Moving forward, the women who come into our home will no longer be charged program fees,” shares the announcement. “Our […]

Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboy – Ferrell Crozier

Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboy – Ferrell Crozier

Jul 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Fair is coming up next week with the theme of ‘Country Pride Nationwide’. This year’s Legendary Cowboy title goes to Ferrell Crozier. Ferrell grew up on a dairy farm in the Neola area. The family eventually switched to the beef cattle business. In the late 1980s, Ferrell purchased one-third of his father’s […]

Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project Timeline

Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project Timeline

Jul 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Steinaker Service Canal project is now underway and the projected timeline has been shared. From now and into September, crews will be clearing vegetation and preparing the canal corridor to make way for construction. In early fall, asphalt paving is scheduled for the 10 to 12 foot multi-use path. A pedestrian bridge crossing is […]

Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested

Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press release from Vernal PD, “on July 28, 2026, the Vernal Police Department responded to a local hospital following the death of a 7-month-old infant. The preliminary investigation determined the child had been transported […]

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District Issues Press Release Regarding Ashley Springs Dispute With Uintah County

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District Issues Press Release Regarding Ashley Springs Dispute With Uintah County

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District released a press release on Monday concerning a dispute between Uintah County and the District regarding Ashley Springs. The Uintah County press release in response to the District’s claims has been shared in a separate story. The AVWSID press release states, “Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement […]

Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute

Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County issued a press release in response to the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District’s July 27th press release(also shared in today’s Basin Now news lineup). The Uintah County press release states, “Uintah County has long recognized Ashley Springs as a vital source of drinking water for the Ashley Valley, and protecting that […]

US-191 Closed For Mudslide; Reopened Tuesday Evening

US-191 Closed For Mudslide; Reopened Tuesday Evening

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Mudslides have continued to be an issue over Indian Canyon, the latest occurrence happening on Tuesday evening. According to the Uintah Basin Communications Center, US-191 was closed in both directions due to a mudslide at milepost 281. UDOT crews responded to the scene and worked to clear the roadway. There was initially no estimated time […]

UBIC Festivities Reminders

UBIC Festivities Reminders

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City and Roosevelt City Police Department have some reminders for those enjoying the UBIC festivities. First, the UBIC parade is happening this Saturday, August 1st and as a reminder, the parade goes from 10am to approximately noon. During the parade, the roads will be closed on the parade route and other areas. Traffic will […]

Treatments Scheduled In High Uintas To Restore Native Cutthroat Trout

Treatments Scheduled In High Uintas To Restore Native Cutthroat Trout

Jul 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service will be conducting more treatments on two drainages in the High Uintas to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout. According to a DWR press release, the treatments use rotenone, a natural substance toxic to fish but […]