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Another Successful Year For Santa’s Community Effort

Another Successful Year For Santa’s Community Effort

Dec 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Programs and individuals throughout the Basin have made it a priority to help others this Christmas season and ensure that every child enjoys gifts on Christmas morning. Santa’s Community Effort led by the Vernal Rotary Club announced another successful season of gathering and distributing Christmas cheer through the use of the Angel Trees. “Thank you […]

Heber Valley Corridor Draft EIS To Be Published January 7th

Heber Valley Corridor Draft EIS To Be Published January 7th

Dec 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation will have new information next month on a project aimed at detouring heavy industrial traffic, much of which travels to and from the Uintah Basin, off of Highway 40 through the Heber Valley. The Heber Valley Corridor EIS began its NEPA overview and early scoping in Spring of 2020 followed […]

Woman Hit And Killed In Crosswalk

Woman Hit And Killed In Crosswalk

Dec 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

All are urged to increase caution and diligence on the roads with another fatal auto-pedestrian accident in the region. This month on December 3rd, 12-year-old Lydia Love was fatally hit in a crosswalk in Roosevelt and just this week on December 16th, 19-year-old Kai Cowan was fatally struck in Duchesne County. The third auto-pedestrain fatality […]

Report Provides Snapshot Of Uintah Basin Agriculture/Crops

Report Provides Snapshot Of Uintah Basin Agriculture/Crops

Dec 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has published a new report that gives a “Portrait of Agriculture” in Utah based on 2022 census data. Agricultural activity utilized nearly one-fifth of Utah’s land and generated over $2 billion dollars in sales. Duchesne County was number 10 and Uintah County was number 11 on the list for […]

Winter Officially Arriving Sunday; Adjust Driving To Avoid Winter Crashes

Winter Officially Arriving Sunday; Adjust Driving To Avoid Winter Crashes

Dec 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first official day of winter is this Sunday, December 21st. While it’s true that travelers drive less during winter months, the risk of crash increases. Data from Colorado State Patrol identifies the top causes of crashes during the winter months as speeding, lane violations, inattentive driving, and following too close. The driver can change […]

Uintah County Arrest Made For Aggravated Assault

Uintah County Arrest Made For Aggravated Assault

Dec 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Officers in Uintah County responding to a report of a possible domestic assault made an arrest after investigating the situation this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, neighbors heard someone screaming for help. The individual was able to get out of the house and officers located the possible victim running south on 2500 […]

Oil And Gas Lease Sale Generates Record Amounts

Oil And Gas Lease Sale Generates Record Amounts

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management announced on Wednesday the results from this month’s oil and gas lease sale in Utah and it was a record setting year. The sale results summary lists the Vernal Field Office area as the location where 48 parcels were leased totaling 68,203 acres in Utah for $64,550,922 in total receipts […]

‘Annie’ Bringing Families Together To Entertain And Be Entertained

‘Annie’ Bringing Families Together To Entertain And Be Entertained

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A night spent together at the theatre has become a part of holiday traditions for many local families and ‘Annie’ at Vernal Theatre Live has provided the fun and joy anticipated during the show’s first two nights. Something special about the cast is that there are many families with multiple members performing together. In fact, […]

$1 Christmas Tree And Firewood Permits

$1 Christmas Tree And Firewood Permits

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention this winter season. “We are committed to helping Utahns connect with their public lands in meaningful and affordable ways,” shares Joe Mendez, BLM Utah Associate State Director. “This initiative […]

Local Liquor Store Participating In Annual Donation Drive

Local Liquor Store Participating In Annual Donation Drive

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tis’ the season of giving, even at the liquor store. Starting this week, shoppers at any of the 52 state liquor stores are asked to leave a donation to support a local charity. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services launched the donation drive in 2023 after Governor Cox asked all state agencies to participate in […]