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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”

Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”

Mar 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and enforcement activities on the Ute Indian Tribe’s Uintah and Ouray […]

Ute Girls Lacrosse Team Battle Spanish Fork Tuesday

Ute Girls Lacrosse Team Battle Spanish Fork Tuesday

Mar 4, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The girls Lacrosse team traveled to Spanish Fork on Tuesday losing to the Lady Dons 21-12 in a hard fought match. RiLynn Shupe scored six goals for the Utes with Avah Bruce, Kaila Reynolds and Sarah Coleman each adding two. They will head to Eagle Mountain on Thursday to challenge the Cedar Valley Aviators.

Seniors Committed To Profession In Education Recognized

Seniors Committed To Profession In Education Recognized

Mar 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High students in Mrs. Watkins’ ‘Teaching as a Profession’ class were recognized during a Signing Day event last week. ‘Teaching as a Profession’ or TAP is a Career and Technical Education pathway that is designed to introduce students to the role and positive influence of effective educators and prepares them for college-level work in […]

Vernal Police Department Makes Request Concerning Donations

Vernal Police Department Makes Request Concerning Donations

Mar 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal City Police Department has made a request of the community. “Our department truly appreciates the continued generosity of community members who donate blankets, stuffed animals for children, and other items,” shares Vernal PD. “These contributions make a real difference for the individuals and families we serve. To help us properly track and account […]

GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made

GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made

Mar 4, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Having a built-in GPS in a piece of oil field equipment helped investigators arrest the alleged thief in Duchesne County this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft occurred on a Four Point oilfield location close to Dart Lane in January. A Dewalt impact driver and stationary gas monitor valued at approximately […]

Compliance Check Results In Double Arrest

Compliance Check Results In Double Arrest

Mar 3, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A parole compliance check resulted in a double arrest on Thursday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a compliance check at Tobias Lopez’ residence found that Mariea Hackford was also at the residence. Both Tobias and Mariea were on ankle monitor supervision with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office and both were […]

UDOT Resumes U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon Construction

UDOT Resumes U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon Construction

Mar 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

While construction was paused for winter, UDOT announced that work will resume this week on the U.S. 191 Indian Canyon projects, starting with installing conduit along the road shoulders. “Expect a one-lane flagging operation near milepost 255,” shares the announcement. “Crews are working on US-191 between Emma Park Road and US-6 installing conduit in the […]

UBTech Launches 1776 Service Challenge; Invites Community To Join

UBTech Launches 1776 Service Challenge; Invites Community To Join

Mar 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech’s President, Aaron Weight, has announced the 1776 Service Challenge, inviting all community members across the Uintah Basin to come together and celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Drawing its name from the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, individuals of all ages are encouraged to contribute to the goal of 1,776 hours of […]