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North Carolina Signature Gatherer Avoids Jail Time For Fraud In Uintah County

North Carolina Signature Gatherer Avoids Jail Time For Fraud In Uintah County

Jun 5, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The North Carolina man who was charged, arrested, and released for forging signatures in Uintah County for the Proposition 4 ballot initiative has accepted a plea deal and will avoid jail time. Between December 30, 2025, and January 19, 2026, Chadwick Kluttz was in Uintah County gathering signatures as an employee of a signature gathering […]

Red Flag Warning Issued For Northeastern Utah/Northwestern Colorado

Red Flag Warning Issued For Northeastern Utah/Northwestern Colorado

Jun 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Critical fire weather conditions are expected in northeast Utah and northwest Colorado today and all are urged to exercise caution to prevent wildfires. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of Uintah County, the eastern side of Daggett County and northwest Colorado. The area is expected to experience gusty winds and […]

Uintah County Election Update; Commissioner Debate Tonight

Uintah County Election Update; Commissioner Debate Tonight

Jun 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tonight there is a debate ahead of the Uintah County Primary Election between the Republican Convention winners for Uintah County Commission seats; Matthew Wilber and Keith Campbell for Commissioner Seat A and Joe McKea and Danny Harrell for Commissioner Seat B. The debate is taking place from 7 to 9pm at the Vernal City Offices. […]

Forest Legacy Funds Awarded To Book Cliffs Nine Mile Canyon Conservation Project

Forest Legacy Funds Awarded To Book Cliffs Nine Mile Canyon Conservation Project

Jun 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The USDA Forest Service announced last week that it was funding a Forest Legacy project in the Book Cliffs region. The 1,344-acre Nine Mile Canyon Conservation Project will receive $750,000 from the federal Forest Legacy Program, shares the announcement. The funding for this project, will establish a conservation easement to protect crucial wildlife habitat, forest […]

Keeping Deer Out Of The Garden And Yard During A Drought Year

Keeping Deer Out Of The Garden And Yard During A Drought Year

Jun 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Due to the extreme drought conditions this year, wildlife may migrate into neighborhoods this summer in search of food and water. Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or you’re interested in ways to help wildlife during hot, dry conditions, the Division of Wildlife Resources has some […]

Uintah County Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Meth And Prohibited Weapon

Uintah County Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Meth And Prohibited Weapon

Jun 4, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop conducted on a vehicle with a Colorado license plate ended in arrest on May 29th in Uintah County. The Affidavit of Probable Cause states that during the stop, a records check of the vehicle VIN showed the vehicle registration had expired, and there was no insurance associated with the vehicle. A records […]

Utah Division Of Outdoor Recreation Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

Utah Division Of Outdoor Recreation Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

Jun 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recreation projects in northeastern Utah were among the recipients awarded in the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation 2026 grant cycle. Over $19 million dollars was split between 81 awarded applicants from across the state. In Uintah County, $200,000 was awarded to Uintah Special Service District 1 for the Ashley Community All Abilities Park project and […]

UBTech Offering Upcoming Police Officer Trainings

UBTech Offering Upcoming Police Officer Trainings

Jun 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Training for a career in law enforcement is possible closer to home as UBTech has announced upcoming Police Officer Standard Training courses, including new offerings. Special Functions Officer training will begin August 20, Basic Corrections Officer training will begin on November 13, and Law Enforcement Officer training will begin January 20, 2027. Applicants for the […]