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Fentanyl/Meth Bust At Ballard Trailer Located Across From City Park

Fentanyl/Meth Bust At Ballard Trailer Located Across From City Park

Aug 7, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Arrests were made on August 1st after a warrant was executed on a Uintah County residence where there was evidence that Fentanyl and Methamphetamine were being sold. The search warrant on 50-year-old Benjamin Glenn Weston’s Ballard property included a 5th wheel trailer and a Tesla. Law enforcement located and confiscated crushed and whole Fentanyl pills, […]

Public Hearing Tonight For Proposed Uintah School District Judgment Levy

Public Hearing Tonight For Proposed Uintah School District Judgment Levy

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The public hearing for a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District is being held tonight. “A large company in Uintah County successfully appealed the state’s tax assessment,” shared Uintah School District concerning the matter. “As a result, the Uintah School District has received $390,482 dollars less in property taxes than expected…Over the past five […]

Remember Stage 2 Fire Restrictions As Red Flag Warnings Continue

Remember Stage 2 Fire Restrictions As Red Flag Warnings Continue

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fire officials are reminding the public of the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as critically dry conditions and the resulting Red Flag Warnings continue. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 11am to 8pm for northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado and the pattern is expected to persist through the end of the week. As […]

Western Colorado Wildfires Update

Western Colorado Wildfires Update

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Large fire activity continued on Tuesday for the Lee Fire in western Colorado. Afternoon winds pushed the fire east toward Highway 13 and upped certain areas in Ready, Set, or Go evacuation status. Based on the Tuesday estimation, the Lee Fire has surpassed 13,000 acres. As of the Tuesday report, the Lee Fire had not […]

Fun Heating Up At The Duchesne County Fair

Fun Heating Up At The Duchesne County Fair

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The fun is heating up at the Duchesne County Fair. This year’s theme is Country Nights and Neon Lights. Yesterday was the livestock show which continues today. Today, the home arts and 4H exhibits are on display, the carnival opens at 4pm with shows that follow, including the concert featuring Travis Denning with opener Cody […]

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday marked 14 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well known for his enthusiasm and smile. Also […]

Hicks Park Fire Controlled On Ashley National Forest

Hicks Park Fire Controlled On Ashley National Forest

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Hicks Park Fire in the Vernal Ranger District of Ashley National Forest is controlled. “Fire crews responded to a fire near Hicks Park on Friday, August 1st,” shares the announcement. “The fire [was] estimated at approximately 1 acre in size and located east of the South Fork of Ashley Creek and south of the […]

Town Of Meeker Not Under Evacuation/Pre-Evacuation Orders(As of 8/4/25)

Town Of Meeker Not Under Evacuation/Pre-Evacuation Orders(As of 8/4/25)

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Due to growing public concern, officials announced that as of 10pm on Monday, the Town of Meeker is NOT under any pre-evacuation or evacuation orders. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced to the public that the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page is the only accurate and official place for updates. It’s also […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s latest data on unemployment has been released. According to the Department of Workforce Services, June’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2% with approximately 59,461 Utahns unemployed. The June national unemployment rate is down a tenth of a percentage point at 4.1%. Locally, Daggett County’s unemployment has remained at 3.9% and Uintah County […]

Roosevelt City Projects To Be Aware Of This Week

Roosevelt City Projects To Be Aware Of This Week

Aug 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City has reminded the public that 200 South by State Street is closed to traffic. “Public Works is replacing the cross gutter/water way,” shares the announcement. “State Street will stay open to traffic. The project should take 1 to 2 weeks to complete.” This week, BHI started to dig the sewer main in Roosevelt […]