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Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A scary incident took place at an EV charging station in Moffat County on Tuesday. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office issued the following official statement: At approximately 10:40 PM, residents in Maybell reported a loud explosion followed by visible fire at the electric vehicle charging station located outside the Victory Hotel on Lowell Street in […]

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Utah has issued an environmental assessment that includes potential parcels in Duchesne and Uintah Counties that may be offered for a competitive oil and gas lease sale. The public will have 30 days to review and comment on the environmental assessment. The BLM proposes to lease 58 parcels totaling over […]

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is facing a long list of charges after a series of events that allegedly started with him fleeing from police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed a vehicle at 3000 South State Street in Roosevelt on November 28th that matched the description of a vehicle that had […]

Uintah School District Urging Families To Be Aware Of Measles Symptoms

Uintah School District Urging Families To Be Aware Of Measles Symptoms

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

With Utah and surrounding states seeing an increase in cases of measles, the Uintah School District has a message during this season of holiday travel. “Currently, we are not aware of any cases in our area, but the virus spreads easily and quickly,” shares the Uintah School District message. “Being aware of symptoms and vaccination […]

10,000 Holiday Visitors Enjoy Annual Holly Days Festival In Vernal

10,000 Holiday Visitors Enjoy Annual Holly Days Festival In Vernal

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It is estimated that around 10,000 locals and holiday visitors joined in the annual Holly Days celebration in Downtown Vernal on the day after Thanksgiving. “The weather was sunny and with mild temperatures which encouraged a larger turnout,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Many thanks to the 50 business sponsors that make the event […]

Daggett County Commission Reports On Another Remarkable Year

Daggett County Commission Reports On Another Remarkable Year

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 was another remarkable year in Daggett County and the Daggett County Commission shared a report in this month’s Daggett Post. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone for their participation, community spirit, and contributions to our many successes,” shared the Commissioners. “We introduced several new events this year, enhanced some long-standing favorites, and received […]

Uintah County Drug Court Hosts ‘Friendsgiving’

Uintah County Drug Court Hosts ‘Friendsgiving’

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Drug Court program recently hosted a successful ‘Friendsgiving’ event that welcomed participants, alumni, families, staff, and community supporters for an evening of delicious food and a focus on gratitude. “Our annual Drug Court Friendsgiving brought together between 50 and 75 people—participants, alumni, families, staff, and supporters,” said Uintah County Drug Court Case […]

Burbot Bash 2026 Registration Open

Burbot Bash 2026 Registration Open

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time to catch the ugliest fish in the west. Over $30,000 dollars in cash and prizes are up for grabs at the upcoming Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, an event focused on diminishing the invasive fish known for its ugly face and appetite for the native kokanee salmon and trout populations. This year’s […]

Magical Night At Trees For Charity Auction Gala

Magical Night At Trees For Charity Auction Gala

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Giving hearts and generous bidding made for a magical evening at the 2025 Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday night. The night total reached $408,700 for the 40 auctioned trees. This is the fourth year in a row the night total exceeded the $400,000 mark. Tree #34, ‘Wings of […]

Local Man With History Of Assault Facing New Charges

Local Man With History Of Assault Facing New Charges

Dec 1, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A local man with a history of assault is facing new charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Carson Craig Farley allegedly approached a 16-year-old at Constitution Park on November 19th, grabbed him by the throat and began strangling him until the victim could not breathe. Another person at the park separated Farley from […]

Public Invited To Meeting With Speaker Schulz On Redistricting Map

Public Invited To Meeting With Speaker Schulz On Redistricting Map

Dec 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Speaker Schulz of the Utah House of Representatives will be traveling to Vernal one week from today to address Uintah County Delegates regarding the redistricting map approved by Judge Gibson and the public is welcome to attend. “This meeting will provide valuable insight into the redistricting process and its impact on our county,” shares Kason […]

Uintah County Shares 2026 Election Notice

Uintah County Shares 2026 Election Notice

Dec 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re thinking of running for office in 2026, now is the time to prepare for the candidacy filing dates which open in about 1 month. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission Seat A […]