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Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians

Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians

Jun 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A competition is adding to the community involvement with the Summer Reading program at Uintah County Library. The challenge was issued by the librarians to see who could read more this summer, community members or the librarians. While the competition is close, it was announced on Wednesday that the librarians are in the lead! In […]

DUI Arrest Made Of Hit And Run Driver Who Tried To Evade Police

DUI Arrest Made Of Hit And Run Driver Who Tried To Evade Police

Jun 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Officers eventually cornered and arrested a DUI driver in Uintah County that had initially been called in after running into a fence and then leaving the scene. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call of a hit and run by a tan Chevrolet Suburban. Officers located the vehicle traveling in the […]

Vernal Man Being Held On Rape Charges Facing Additional Sexual Abuse Charge

Vernal Man Being Held On Rape Charges Facing Additional Sexual Abuse Charge

Jun 18, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man being held in Uintah County Jail on 1st Degree Felony charges of rape that allegedly took place in April is now facing another felony charge related to an assault on a different individual. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 19-year-old Kelby Lane is charged with 2nd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse […]

AVWSID Announces Increased Rates Due To Drought Conditions

AVWSID Announces Increased Rates Due To Drought Conditions

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District has provided information on a rate increase related to drought conditions that will apply to June usage and will be active throughout the summer. Details have been provided on the District’s website, stating, “On June 4th, 2025, the District Board of Trustees held a special public rate hearing […]

Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Uintas

Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Uintas

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Investigators report that an incident in which a 2-year-old boy died over the weekend in the Uinta mountains was a tragic accident. Officials received the report of a missing toddler in the Manorlands area at approximately 10:15 on the morning of June 14th. Tragically, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a civilian in the area located the […]

Uintah All Wheels Park Progressing; Reminder To Stay Out Of Construction Area

Uintah All Wheels Park Progressing; Reminder To Stay Out Of Construction Area

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Exciting things are happening at the Uintah Recreation property next to the Uintah Recreation Center. Uintah Special Service District 1 provided a brief update and important reminder concerning the All-Wheels Park currently under construction, along with an exciting aerial view of the course. “Construction is still in full swing, and we’re making great progress,” shares […]

‘Oliver!’ Opening Next Week On Outlaw Trail Theater Stage

‘Oliver!’ Opening Next Week On Outlaw Trail Theater Stage

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Theatre under the stars is guaranteed to entertain all ages starting next week with the opening of ‘Oliver!’, this year’s Outlaw Trail Theater production. Producer Jay Haslem has nothing but positives to share about this classic musical and everyone preparing to share it with Uintah Basin audiences. ‘Oliver!’ is an adaptation of the Charles Dickens […]

Man Who Made False Report Of Stolen Vehicle Gives Himself Away

Man Who Made False Report Of Stolen Vehicle Gives Himself Away

Jun 18, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man whose vehicle had evaded the police in an early morning chase in May and claimed that the car had been stolen at that time, gave himself away rather quickly. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 24-year-old Dillan Avery was questioned about the vehicle running from police during a check in at the […]

Rocky Mountain Power Requests Review Of Public Service Commission Rate Decision

Rocky Mountain Power Requests Review Of Public Service Commission Rate Decision

Jun 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power has taken the next step to appeal the Public Service Commission rate decision made in April. Originally, Rocky Mountain Power requested a rate increase of 30.5%, prompting major outcry from Utah leaders and citizens. Last August, Rocky Mountain Power amended the request to an 18.1% increase which was still unprecedented. State leaders […]

Utahns Against Hunger On Ripple Effect of Potential SNAP Cuts

Utahns Against Hunger On Ripple Effect of Potential SNAP Cuts

Jun 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utahns Against Hunger are sharing their analysis of what could happen in Utah if SNAP benefits receive proposed cuts. The budget reconciliation bill proposes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that is currently federally funded with states helping with the cost of its administration. The proposal is to almost entirely shift the costs […]

Safety Urged As Wildfire Danger Increases

Safety Urged As Wildfire Danger Increases

Jun 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Fire Info is urging Utah residents, including those in the Uintah Basin, to increase their fire sense and make safety a top priority this wildfire season. There have been 57 new wildfires in Utah in the last week and over half were human-caused. Utah Fire Sense makes it clear: “Fire sense is common sense. […]

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