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Randlett Arrest For Fentanyl, Cocaine, And Meth

Randlett Arrest For Fentanyl, Cocaine, And Meth

Sep 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A woman driving on a suspended license and her passenger were arrested after being pulled over and the vehicle searched last week in Randlett. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Esperanza May Montes was the driver pulled over by a Ute Indian Tribe Drug and Gang Investigator. Montes admitted to ownership of Fentanyl, […]

Duchesne City Highway 40 And Highway 191 Update

Duchesne City Highway 40 And Highway 191 Update

Sep 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Work continues on the U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon project, including coming into Duchesne and the US-40 intersection. The Utah Department of Transportation’s most recent report states that crews are widening US-191 (100 West) to add a dedicated northbound right-turn lane and in order to round the corner for easier turning onto US-40. Barriers have […]

Uintah School District Celebrates Jump In Reading Scores

Uintah School District Celebrates Jump In Reading Scores

Sep 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The numbers are in and the Uintah School District is celebrating. The District announced on Tuesday that at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Uintah School District third graders exceeded the state average for Reading on Grade Level with a state average of 48.7% and the district average reaching 51.1%. Why is this such […]

Rocky Mountain Power Announces Planned Power Outage In Vernal Area

Rocky Mountain Power Announces Planned Power Outage In Vernal Area

Sep 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power has announced that planned power outages are taking place in Uintah County with a big one scheduled next week. On the night of Tuesday, September 9th, a planned power outage is happening in Vernal that will affect approximately 6,755 customers. The start time is listed as 11:30pm and the outage is expected […]

Fentanyl Pills Found In Woman In Early Labor

Fentanyl Pills Found In Woman In Early Labor

Sep 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The war on drugs is ongoing and Fentanyl is affecting all demographics. The devastation caused by Fentanyl addiction was clear in an incident at Ashley Regional Medical Center this summer. According to the Affidavit in Support of Arrest Warrant, officers responded to a report at the hospital of a pregnant woman in early labor found […]

US 191 Indian Canyon Update

US 191 Indian Canyon Update

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The-Utah Department of Transportation has provided an update on the Indian Canyon Corridor project on Highway 191. “Throughout the canyon, crews are making improvements to ensure the road withstands the projected additional heavy traffic and to improve safety for all travelers on the route,” shares the announcement. “[The following is] what to expect in the […]

Ashley National Forest Message On Preventing Human Caused Wildfires

Ashley National Forest Message On Preventing Human Caused Wildfires

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest administration is encouraging everyone to help prevent human-caused fires while visiting public lands. Nationally, 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests. Remember, fireworks are never permitted on the Forest. Do not drive or park on dry grass as hot exhaust pipes or […]

‘Utah Women Making History’ Exhibit At Roosevelt Branch Library

‘Utah Women Making History’ Exhibit At Roosevelt Branch Library

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Branch Library is hosting a special exhibit, on display now into October. The ‘Utah Women Making History’ exhibition features “Utah women (and a few men) who worked throughout the 20th century to advocate for women and advance their communities.” The artist, Brooke Smart, started her career in fine arts before she found the […]

Uintah High Teen Center Celebrates Opening

Uintah High Teen Center Celebrates Opening

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Community members and leaders were all smiles on Friday at the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Uintah High Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Teen Center is designed to support all high school students and includes a food pantry stocked with nutritious snacks and meals, washers and dryers, two bathrooms with […]

Senator Curtis Continues Push On Permit Reform And Energy Independence

Senator Curtis Continues Push On Permit Reform And Energy Independence

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Since Senator Curtis gave his first speech on the Senate floor in May, he has continued to push for permit reform and movement towards energy independence. On Friday, Senator Curtis provided an update on his vision and efforts. “If we want to remain competitive and protect our independence, we must modernize permitting and let America […]

Passenger Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

Passenger Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A passenger in an August 28th traffic stop in Uintah County was arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a state-certified K9 checked the vehicle and gave a positive indication to officers. The driver and passenger were asked to step out of the vehicle. The passenger, 24-year-old Tatianna Kierra Finn, […]