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Roosevelt City Hosting ‘Meet The Candidate’ Event

Roosevelt City Hosting ‘Meet The Candidate’ Event

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Now is the time to get to know the faces and ideas behind the names you will see on the upcoming election ballot and, in that spirit, Roosevelt City is hosting a ‘Meet The Candidates’ event next Saturday. “Get to know who is running to represent our city before you hit the polls,” shares the […]

Gold Cross Ambulance Named Business Of The Month

Gold Cross Ambulance Named Business Of The Month

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Gold Cross Ambulance is the October Business of the Month for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Scott Adams, who has been with Gold Cross for 20 years and as local director for 14 years, graciously accepted the plaque on behalf of Gold Cross during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. The Chamber emphasized that they are “proud […]

New Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Warrant

New Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Warrant

Oct 1, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County on September 22nd after an officer recognized him as one with an active no-bail warrant out for his arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed the man traveling in Ballard City until stopping in a trailer park. The officer placed 56-year-old Phillip T. Garcia […]

Vernal Chamber Hosts Q&A With Ashley Valley Water Board Candidates

Vernal Chamber Hosts Q&A With Ashley Valley Water Board Candidates

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is providing opportunities for the public to hear from the election candidates. The Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday hosted a candidate discussion with the candidates running for the two open positions on the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District board. Incumbent candidates Brownie Tomlinson and Boyd Workman were […]

State Parks To Stay Open Even If There Is A Federal Shutdown

State Parks To Stay Open Even If There Is A Federal Shutdown

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Steinaker, Red Fleet, the dinosaur museum and more are favorite local spots and, along with other state parks, are expected to stay open and operational in the event of a federal shutdown. Utah State Parks made the announcement on September 29th that the Utah Division of State Parks, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, Utah Office […]

Turning Point Chapter Being Formed In Uintah County

Turning Point Chapter Being Formed In Uintah County

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A chapter of Turning Point USA is coming to Uintah County. Lys Taddei is a local that enjoys life in the Uintah Basin along with her husband. She enjoys her work as the founder of Equal Equine to make horsemanship and farm life accessible to all. After the devastating news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Lys […]

FBLA Project Supports Uintah Teen Center

FBLA Project Supports Uintah Teen Center

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The success of the newly launched Uintah High Teen Center is thanks to the ongoing support and generosity of many, including students. A good example of this came from the members of the Uintah High FBLA chapter who stayed after school on Thursday to put together shower kits and birthday kits for the Teen Center. […]

Man Arrested After Using Truck To Ram Occupied Vehicle

Man Arrested After Using Truck To Ram Occupied Vehicle

Oct 1, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested last week after using his truck to ram an occupied vehicle in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a domestic detail on September 20th and found that there was damage to the driver side of the rammed vehicle and that the truck had a light […]

Aggravated Assault In The Arcadia Area

Aggravated Assault In The Arcadia Area

Sep 30, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested for assault last week in Duchesne County after he became enraged when asked what he was doing. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call to the Arcadia area on September 24th where two victims reported being assaulted by an individual that was later identified as 24-year-old Kaden […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Events Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Events Coming Up

Sep 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you are in luck. This is the perfect time to get out and observe these interesting birds. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose the best-performing bird as their mate,” shares the DWR […]