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‘Bringing War Home’ Traveling Exhibit At Museum of Uintah County

‘Bringing War Home’ Traveling Exhibit At Museum of Uintah County

Jul 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The opportunity to check out the ‘Bringing War Home’ exhibit is winding down at the Museum of Uintah County. “Through a National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored program led by two Utah State University faculty from history and anthropology, the ‘Bringing War Home’ project invites the community–military and civilian alike–to connect with the history of […]

Tips During Extreme Heat Watch

Tips During Extreme Heat Watch

Jul 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Emergency Management has more tips and reminders ahead of the dangerous heat this weekend. National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning sharing that dangerously hot conditions with prolonged afternoon temperatures in the 100 to 106 degrees range are expected from noon on Saturday through Monday night. Warm overnight temperatures are also expected, […]

Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala

Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala

Jul 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe was very well represented at this year’s annual University of Utah Native Excellence Gala held in the Natural History Museum of Utah last month. The Native Ascent Scholars Housing Scholarship recipients were Ute Tribe members Devinity Tauaalo, Adrian Morales, James Shavanaux-Dunn, and Dowawisnima Groves. Groves was also awarded the Native Excellence […]

Uintah County Emergency Management Warns Of Extreme Heat Watch

Uintah County Emergency Management Warns Of Extreme Heat Watch

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer heat is cranking up this week and Uintah County Emergency Management is encouraging the community to take preparation seriously. “Uintah County is under an Extreme Heat Watch this weekend with triple-digit temperatures expected,” shares the announcement. “Start preparing now. Check your AC. Stock up on water. Plan outdoor time for early morning or evening […]

Vernal Water Use Drops Thanks To Conservation Efforts

Vernal Water Use Drops Thanks To Conservation Efforts

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water conservation efforts in Vernal City are definitely headed in the right direction and Vernal City administration is thanking residents and businesses for their great efforts. “June water use showed a significant decrease compared with the same month last year,” shares the announcement. “In June 2026, Vernal City billed 70,461,000 gallons of water, compared with […]

USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Special Service District 1 reports that in recent weeks there has been an unusually high number of water line breaks and irrigation leaks throughout their park system. Current breaks have happened at Naples, Independence, Lapoint, Serenity, Ballard, Ashley Valley Community, and Remember the Maine parks, as well as at ball fields and the Uintah […]

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some of the largest herds of mountain goats in the state are located in the Uinta Mountains and if you’re hiking in their neck of the woods, the fact is you may encounter one. If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, here are some tips from the Division of Wildlife Resources to […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Jul 8, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A new charge was recently filed against an alleged repeat DUI offender in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was dispatched on multiple reports of a reckless driver in a newer white Dodge Ram pickup truck who was observed repeatedly driving off the road and displaying inability to maintain one […]