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Book Cliffs Watershed Project Complete

Book Cliffs Watershed Project Complete

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thanks to a drop in deer numbers over the last few decades, Utah has made habitat restoration projects a priority. The Willow Watershed improvements project in the Book Cliffs area of Uintah County is among the completed projects. This project focused on providing additional feed and improving the streambed in the area by removing trees […]

Sweetwater County Sheriff On Wyoming Virtual Care Crisis Program

Sweetwater County Sheriff On Wyoming Virtual Care Crisis Program

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County is setting the example for the rest of Wyoming as a Virtual Crisis Care program is implemented across the state. The Sheriff’s Office and Sweetwater County police departments are already using the program that enables officers to immediately connect people in crisis with mental health professionals. “Even the best-trained deputy isn’t a clinician. […]

‘Walk In Her Shoes’ To Be Among Autumn Fest Events In Roosevelt

‘Walk In Her Shoes’ To Be Among Autumn Fest Events In Roosevelt

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special event will be part of this year’s Autumn Fest in Roosevelt next month. ‘Walk In Her Shoes’ is a short walk where anyone can put on some high heels and remember that many women go through sexual assault and domestic violence in our community. Avery McKenna, Community Outreach Specialist with Friends Against Family […]

Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant

Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant

Aug 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the evacuation status in several zones are being downgraded around the Elk and Lee Fires in western Colorado, officials are still urging all to stay vigilant and remember that conditions can quickly change as there is still active fire in the area. Multiple smoke columns are still easy to spot on the Lee Fire […]

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Ribbon Cutting

Streeet Treeets We were thrilled to host a ribbon cutting for Streeet Treeets as they unveiled their exciting rebrand and new food truck! This local favorite is taking their sweet treats to the streets in style, and we can’t wait for you to check them out! Catch them at Dinosaur Days this weekend! Be sure […]

Man Arrested While Transporting Meth And Fentanyl For Drug Deals

Man Arrested While Transporting Meth And Fentanyl For Drug Deals

Aug 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man on parole pulled over in Myton City this week was arrested and is facing new felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer confirmed that the driver, 50-year-old Russell Robert Sweat, was on parole and had him and the passenger exit the vehicle to perform a parole search. The […]

Multiple Arrests On Active Warrants In Roosevelt

Multiple Arrests On Active Warrants In Roosevelt

Aug 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Several individuals were arrested on active warrants following a traffic stop on Tuesday in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, local officers were aware that Grace Dissenger and Eddie Arellano were traveling into the area for possible involvement with illegal narcotics. Following the stop, the officer confirmed Grace Dissenger’s identity and found the […]

Expect More Record Setting Heat

Expect More Record Setting Heat

Aug 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

School may have started but the heat of summer isn’t going anywhere right away. Officials say to expect more record-setting heat, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above normal across eastern Utah and western Colorado again today. “The rest of the region, however, will have mostly clear skies, making it feel even hotter under the […]

Possible Changes Ahead For Vernal’s Innovation Hub Location

Possible Changes Ahead For Vernal’s Innovation Hub Location

Aug 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has opened the door on some possible changes ahead for the Vernal Innovation Hub location. Vernal City announced this month that they have listed the Innovation Hub building for potential sale to test market interest. The building formally housed the Vernal City Police Department and City Hall and was eventually repurposed to house […]

Ft. Duchesne Man Facing Federal Charges For Beating Mother To Death

Ft. Duchesne Man Facing Federal Charges For Beating Mother To Death

Aug 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Ft. Duchesne man with second degree murder after he allegedly beat his elderly mother to death after she would not let him use her car. According to court documents, 52-year-old Philip Bernard Weston, also known as Philip Bernard […]