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Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl

Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl

May 21, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane and making abrupt corrective movements. The stop was conducted […]

US-191 Indian Canyon Construction Update

US-191 Indian Canyon Construction Update

May 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

After several difficult weeks of travel over Indian Canyon, the main work in one of the projects causing significant delays is wrapping up. The Utah Department of Transportation reports that the rock cut project at milepost 264.8 is nearly complete and crews have removed the concrete barriers and temporary traffic signals. The remaining work in […]

Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk

Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk

May 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

This is the time of year the odds increase you could come across a deer fawn or an elk calf while out hiking or camping but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a clear safety message on behalf of the baby animals. Do not touch, try to feed, or take a baby animal home. […]

BLM Authorizes Rights-Of-Way For 27 County Roads In Uintah County

BLM Authorizes Rights-Of-Way For 27 County Roads In Uintah County

May 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized rights-of-way for 27 county roads in Uintah County. The Official signed a decision record under which the BLM issues the rights-of-way to the applicant, Uintah County. The project information on the BLM National NEPA Register states that “the roads are an integral part of the […]

BLM Authorizes Installation Of Little Desert Livestock Tank

BLM Authorizes Installation Of Little Desert Livestock Tank

May 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized installation of the Little Desert Livestock Tank in Duchesne County. The Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize the permitee on the Little Desert Grazing Allotment to install a buried 10,000‑gallon livestock water storage tank and associated 500-gallon trough. The permittee […]

Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse

Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse

May 19, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County mother is facing a charge of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Child Abuse after an allaged event at the family home that resulted in a 5-year-old child suffering a broken leg. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were called to Ashley Regional Medical Center after a father and mother arrived with […]

Intoxicated 20-Year-Old Breaks Into Vernal Home And Assaults Resident

Intoxicated 20-Year-Old Breaks Into Vernal Home And Assaults Resident

May 19, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A 20-year-old man is behind bars and facing charges after allegedly breaking into a Vernal residence and assaulting a resident that was home. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were called to a residence in the area of 500 West 400 South for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival an adult male was […]

Whiterocks Bear Dance Enjoyed Again After Four Years

Whiterocks Bear Dance Enjoyed Again After Four Years

May 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special celebration returned this year as part of a sacred time of celebration for the Ute Tribe. After a break of a few years, the Whiterocks Bear Dance took place over the weekend as the third dance of the ‘Spring Celebration’. “Chief Paul Larose invited all dancers, singers, and community members to enjoy themselves […]

Eagle View Teachers Earn Effective Teacher $7000 Bonus

Eagle View Teachers Earn Effective Teacher $7000 Bonus

May 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two Eagle View Elementary teachers have received a serious bonus as part of a special incentive program, one for the second time! The Uintah School District began participating in the Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools incentive program three years ago. Half the funding comes from the state with the other half coming from the […]