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RACKET! Local Board Game Enthusiast Launches New Game

RACKET! Local Board Game Enthusiast Launches New Game

Sep 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prosecutor by day, board game creator by night…Naples’ own Jarell Dillman has been an avid board game enthusiast for over 25 years and his latest game release RACKET is ready for family game night. RACKET is described as an action packed game of mobsters, influence, and deadly ambition.The Big Dill Games website shares that “professionally, […]

State Of Utah Fire Restriction Rescindment

State Of Utah Fire Restriction Rescindment

Sep 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fall weather has moved in and another fire restriction has been rescinded. The State of Utah announced the following this week: Moderated fire danger indices and improved weather conditions have resulted in reduced wildfire hazard for Utah. As a result, Stage 1 fire restrictions are hereby rescinded in all unincorporated private and all state lands […]

DWR: Waterfowl Hunting Season Has Arrived

DWR: Waterfowl Hunting Season Has Arrived

Sep 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Waterfowl hunting season is finally here and the Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders for those ready to get out hunting. With the exception of tundra swans, the rest of the waterfowl hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a hunting or combination license. You are, however, also required to have a Harvest […]

Uintah County Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

Uintah County Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

Sep 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A horse in Uintah County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to an EquiManagement press release, the 2-year-old unvaccinated Quarter Horse mare tested positive after developing clinical signs on September 15th, including ataxia which affects coordination and balance. She is currently recovering. A second horse tested positive in Utah this week. It was […]

Public Input Received On Proposal For Raise For Uintah County Elected Officials

Public Input Received On Proposal For Raise For Uintah County Elected Officials

Sep 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Community members filled the Uintah County Commission Chambers on Tuesday to give feedback on a proposal to increase pay for Uintah County elected officials and Executive County Officers. Commissioners John Laursen and Sonja Norton were present to gather the public input. Multiple community members emphasized that elected officials know the wage when they come into office […]

Duchesne County Fall Burn Window Open

Duchesne County Fall Burn Window Open

Sep 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County fall burn window is now open. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area that is away from any structures and away from trees. The burn area should […]

Basin Boys Dominate At IMBA World Finals

Basin Boys Dominate At IMBA World Finals

Sep 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin represented very well at the 2025 IMBA World Finals. IMBA stands for International Miniature Bullriders Association which was founded in 2017 to nurture and celebrate young and novice bull riders. Hunter Hamilton from Tabiona was crowned the Senior Mini Division Champion while Rylan Farnsworth from Roosevelt placed 3rd. “Our Senior Mini riders […]

Candlelight Vigils For Charlie Kirk In Vernal And Roosevelt

Candlelight Vigils For Charlie Kirk In Vernal And Roosevelt

Sep 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Candlelight Vigil For Charlie Kirk is being held in Vernal on Sunday evening. The national public memorial service is being held earlier that day at the Arizona Cardinals stadium and local organizers wanted to hold a local service on the evening of the same day. The Candlelight Vigil in Vernal is being held Sunday, […]

HAB Warnings At Matt Warner And Calder Reservoir

HAB Warnings At Matt Warner And Calder Reservoir

Sep 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of September 15th there are 21 waterbodies under Harmful Algal Bloom watch and warning advisories across Utah. While the Utah Division of Water Quality will stop monitoring as temperatures decrease, harmful algal blooms can still persist throughout the fall and winter. “By the end of October, many active advisories will be lifted, warning signs […]

Vernal Man Arrested After Meeting/Sexually Engaging With 12-Year-Old Child

Vernal Man Arrested After Meeting/Sexually Engaging With 12-Year-Old Child

Sep 17, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is being held in the Uintah County Jail after allegedly enticing a 12-year-old child and then sexually abusing the child. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 21-year-old Treyvin Lee Foote met and engaged with a 12-year-old female over a social media platform. Foote sent nude images of himself to the child then […]

Uintah County Elected Officials Pay Raise Public Hearing Today At 3:00pm

Uintah County Elected Officials Pay Raise Public Hearing Today At 3:00pm

Sep 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The public is invited to today’s Uintah County Commission meeting to give input on a proposed pay increase for certain elected officials. The notice of the public hearing states that it will be held Tuesday, September 16th, to consider a planned compensation increase for executive county officers in the 2026 Budget. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins […]