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UBH Measles Vaccine Drive

UBH Measles Vaccine Drive

Feb 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare has teamed up with TriCounty Health to hold a Measles Vaccine Drive this Saturday and next. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours after an infected […]

Uintah High Cheer Compete Well At USA Spirit Nationals

Uintah High Cheer Compete Well At USA Spirit Nationals

Feb 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High Cheer and Stunt Team competed well at USA Spirit Nationals in California this month. They finished 8th in the nation with their Show routine, 10th with their Sideline Situational routine, and 16th with their Band Chant. “We competed against some incredible teams. They were all amazing to watch,” shares Utes Coach Jana […]

New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child

New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child

Feb 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was reported that a child had not been able to attend […]

Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions

Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions

Feb 26, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man who pleaded guilty in January to two separate cases of 3rd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse has been sentenced. 20-year-old Kelby Lane was originally charged with multiple counts of 1st Degree Felony Rape and Forcible Sodomy. The sentencing based on his reduced conviction of Forcible Sexual Abuse resulted in a term […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Expands K-9 Unit

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Expands K-9 Unit

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office made an exciting announcement this week. They have continued growth of their K-9 Unit with the addition of two new teams. K-9 Baku will serve with Deputy Matthew Borrelli as handler and K-9 Crash will serve with Deputy Nathan Smith as handler. “These teams have dedicated countless hours to rigorous […]

Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

“Weird weather makes weird avalanches.” This is part of Craig Gordon’s message this morning concerning the Uinta Mountains. The Utah Avalanche Center report shares that High avalanche danger and human triggered avalanches are likely on steep slopes, especially those with recent deposits of wind drifted snow in the Uintas. Gordon’s report also emphasizes the Considerable […]

Roosevelt Library Hosting Free Escape Room

Roosevelt Library Hosting Free Escape Room

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’ve wanted to try an escape room, the Roosevelt Branch Library is providing a free opportunity. “You and up to 4 friends (5 people maximum) will form a guild,” shares the announcement. “You each will assume a character role with a specific skill set and work together to solve the puzzles before the time […]

Dinosaur National Monument Has ‘Current Conditions’ Page

Dinosaur National Monument Has ‘Current Conditions’ Page

Feb 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument shared a reminder this week with the community for when plans are being made to visit the Monument: “Did you also know that Dinosaur National Monument has a Current Conditions page? Checking the cameras and looking at other road conditions information is a great way to plan for the day. The weather […]

Roosevelt Man With Over 8000 Items Of Child Porn Found On His Phone Sentenced

Roosevelt Man With Over 8000 Items Of Child Porn Found On His Phone Sentenced

Feb 26, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The Roosevelt man arrested in the fall after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 items of child pornography has been sentenced. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in February of 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip of a user uploading files containing child pornography. The tip […]

UBYCO Presenting ‘Music At The Movies’ Concert This Friday In Roosevelt

UBYCO Presenting ‘Music At The Movies’ Concert This Friday In Roosevelt

Feb 25, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Diligence and hard work have paid off as the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is prepared to entertain the community this Friday with their ‘Music at the Movies’ Concert at the Crossroads Community Center. The seasoned members of the organization are joined by some new talent for this exciting performance. This is the first concert […]

10-Year Daggett County Grazing Permit Renewed

10-Year Daggett County Grazing Permit Renewed

Feb 25, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management announced on Tuesday the renewal of a grazing permit in Daggett County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Vermillion Ranch Grazing Permit Renewals. Under the proposed action, the BLM renews the applicant’s livestock grazing permits on the Clay Basin, Clay Basin Meadows, […]