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Animal Cruelty Case Of Alleged Wolf Torturer May Go To Trial

Animal Cruelty Case Of Alleged Wolf Torturer May Go To Trial

Jan 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Green River, Wyoming judge indicated that the felony animal cruelty case against 44-year-old Cody Roberts could go to trial, reports Cowboy State Daily. Roberts allegedly ran over a wolf with a snowmobile in February 2024 and then brought it to a Wyoming bar muzzled and injured before eventually killing the animal. Roberts’ attorney argues […]

BLM Approves Drilling For Anschutz Exploration In Uintah County

BLM Approves Drilling For Anschutz Exploration In Uintah County

Jan 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another application to drill in Uintah County has been approved by the BLM. The BLM Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Harman Federal 1123 Well Pad, approving the drilling and producing of up to five oil wells which would include construction of a well pad, road, and a pipeline corridor as proposed […]

Uintah Girls Wrestling Team Wins 4A Division A Title

Uintah Girls Wrestling Team Wins 4A Division A Title

Jan 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a great week of competition for Uintah athletes. The Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team won the 4A Division A title at Crimson Cliff’s High on Thursday, qualifying 22 wrestlers for state with three more Utes serving as state alternates. Uintah High Athletics shared the great news, reporting that Uintah finished the two-day tournament […]

Baldur The Cat Vying For Title Of America’s Favorite Pet

Baldur The Cat Vying For Title Of America’s Favorite Pet

Jan 30, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local small town kitty is on the fast track to fame and fortune as part of America’s Favorite Pet competition. Baldur the Cat of Vernal recently made it into the Top 10 of the competition in which the winner will be featured in Modern Cat Magazine and win $10,000. Looking dashing in his tuxedo, […]

Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant

Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant

Jan 30, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man who called dispatch for help, whispering that someone was breaking into his home, ended up arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to West Bluebell Road in Duchesne County on January 28th. Officers did not find anyone suspicious around the property or any vehicles on […]

Search For Marty Justice Continues

Search For Marty Justice Continues

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The search continues for a missing Uintah County man. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,” shared the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. “At the time of Marty’s disappearance, he was on probation with Adult Parole and Probation and had an ankle monitor. Law enforcement was able to track Marty’s ankle monitor […]

Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook

Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 proved a rough year for wolf restoration efforts in the state of Colorado and reintroduction of new wolves is essentially on hold in 2026. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced last week that there are currently no plans for translocating additional gray wolves this release season and the soonest options will be explored is next […]

Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings

Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially approved the new Utah Wildlife Action Plan this month, which allows options and provides funding to address threats to native species before they end up on the Endangered Species list. “By preventing federal listings under the Endangered Species Act, we can keep wildlife management at the state level, […]

Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced

Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We are replacing the Biden administration’s bureaucratic delays with American innovation and efficiency,” said Interior Secretary […]

BLM Approves 15 Gas Wells In Uintah County

BLM Approves 15 Gas Wells In Uintah County

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Hoy Well Pad located about 26 miles southeast of Vernal in Uintah County. According to the BLM announcement, the Authorized Officer signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve 15 Applications for Permit to Drill for the applicant, Middle Fork Energy […]

Interview With Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold

Interview With Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newly elected Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on the challenges and priorities for Naples City now and into the future. When asked about where Naples is currently at, Arnold emphasized that he is proud to live in Naples. “I feel they’ve done an incredible job […]