Local News — Page 150

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all are welcome to participate. The 15th Annual Fishing With The Fox tagged fish competition has officially begun. Tagged fish are stocked at Browne Lake, Lower Stillwater Pond, and Steinaker Reservoir. In […]

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The adjustment to summer break can be harder on some families than others but the local libraries summer reading programs are here to help! Uintah County Library announced on Thursday details for those ready to dive in. Get signed up now and then the Uintah County Library Summer Reading Program begins on June 3rd when […]

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

May 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway is being celebrated by Utah leaders. “This is welcome news for Americans who want energy that is affordable, reliable, and clean,” shares Senator John Curtis. “If we’re serious about unleashing American energy, we need to give the sector what […]

DUI Arrest Reveals Cocaine And Multiple Firearms

DUI Arrest Reveals Cocaine And Multiple Firearms

May 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Cocaine and a stash of firearms were located in the vehicle during a DUI arrest on 100 East Main in Vernal over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Tyler Blanchard of Texas was pulled over on a traffic stop. The Officer detected the odor of alcohol and asked if Blanchard had […]

Woman Arrested On Drug And Distribution Charges

Woman Arrested On Drug And Distribution Charges

May 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Uintah County ended in arrest on Sunday after narcotics were located. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Ashley Dawn Howell was searched after a K9 indicated the odor of illegal narcotics coming from inside the vehicle. Howell became very upset and would not cooperate with being searched. Due to […]

Standoff South Of Rock Springs Ends Without Incident

Standoff South Of Rock Springs Ends Without Incident

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A standoff 40 miles south of Rock Springs ended without incident on Tuesday. Wyoming State Patrol reported to SweetwaterNow that a chase began on Wyoming Highway 430 at around 12:40pm, after law enforcement attempted to stop what was believed to be a stolen vehicle. The driver fled south on Highway 430 and stopped about 40 […]

Emergency Change Announced Due To Low Water Levels At Crouse Reservoir

Emergency Change Announced Due To Low Water Levels At Crouse Reservoir

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Anglers, your skills are needed. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency change on Tuesday to increase the daily fishing limit at Crouse Reservoir, effective immediately. DWR Deputy Director Michael Canning issued the emergency change on May 27th, allowing anglers to keep up to eight trout of any species. Crouse Reservoir is currently […]

UBTech Celebrates Record Breaking Graduating Class

UBTech Celebrates Record Breaking Graduating Class

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 is proving to be a record breaking year at UBTech as they celebrated the largest graduation ceremony in the institution’s history. Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage of the 2025 commencement ceremony earlier this month and UBTech is on track to award over 880 certificates this year which is the highest number of completions […]

Motorcycle Safety Urged After Surge In Motorcyclist Deaths

Motorcycle Safety Urged After Surge In Motorcyclist Deaths

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The death of a motorcyclist in Duchesne County on Wolf Creek Pass is tragically just one of a string of recent motorcycle crashes in the state of Utah. The Department of Public Safety offers safe riding information and tips at RideToLive.utah.gov. First, never assume drivers see you. Be sure to be seen and make yourself as […]

Supreme Court Issues Decision, Clearing Way For Uinta Basin Railway

Supreme Court Issues Decision, Clearing Way For Uinta Basin Railway

May 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in favor of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, clearing the way for the proposed 88-mile Uinta Basin Railway project. The Coalition delivered their argument in December that the D.C. Circuit’s decision to withdraw the project’s permits was due to NEPA reviews being weaponized to hyper-regulate infrastructure projects. The Supreme […]

Child Sex Offender Arrested In Jensen And Facing New Charges

Child Sex Offender Arrested In Jensen And Facing New Charges

May 28, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A local child sex offender who was on probation was arrested last week after Adult Probation & Parole received a tip that he was violating his probation using Snapchat and dating an individual with a young child. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 23-year-old Joshua Zook was located on May 21st at a residence […]

Rocky Mountain Power To Appeal Public Service Commission Rate Decision

Rocky Mountain Power To Appeal Public Service Commission Rate Decision

May 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power has confirmed their plans 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 promised […]