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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands authorized expenditures under a program that provides grants targeted to the needs of American Indian and […]

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A case of speeding quickly escalated during a January pursuit and charges have now been filed. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about January 17, in Uintah County, a vehicle was observed speeding 84mph in a posted 60mph zone. The officer turned on their overhead lights but the vehicle did not stop. Rather, […]

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Personal use of a company card caught up to a local man after the local business approached law enforcement for help identifying who was behind the fraudulent credit card activity. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the card had been used through November and December and an ex-employee was the suspect. Investigators contacted stores […]

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne City leaders are inviting public input at a meeting taking place tonight on a popular topic. “Duchesne City is excited to announce new development plans for our community parks,” shares the announcement. “This is your chance to see the preliminary designs, ask questions, and tell us what features matter most to you and your […]

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans to treat cheatgrass in Daggett County have been approved by the BLM. The Marshall Draw-Crouse Bench cheatgrass treatment plan proposes to aerially treat 2,118 acres of cheatgrass with the herbicide Rejuvra and another 372 acres of cheatgrass with Imazapic. The project location is in the Marshall Draw and Crouse Bench areas of Diamond Mountain […]

Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd

Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A total eclipse of the Moon is coming up early next month on March 3rd. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, “The show will start officially just before 2:00am when the Moon enters Earth’s rather faint and fuzzy outer shadow.” But Wiggins cautions that most people probably won’t see much until […]

Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit

Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle did not stop and as the vehicle traveled, a handgun was seen being thrown out the passenger side window. At approximately […]

Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal

Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal

Feb 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

When a woman wandered away from the family vehicle that was stopped near Vernal last month, a special officer was brought in who made quick work of finding her. K-9 Hawk with the Department of Natural Resources was the team member ready for the job. Hawk led the search party under fences and along the […]

Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal

Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal

Feb 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal’s ‘Night to Shine’ held on Friday lived up to its reputation as the best event of the year! 117 special guests and nearly 400 volunteers partied the night away at the Vernal Christian Church for the red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. “What a fantastic […]

Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course

Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course

Feb 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement has an important reminder for shed hunters in the Uintah Basin. The shed hunting season is open but remember: all need to complete the free, mandatory Antler Gathering Ethics Course. “During winter, big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time obtaining enough nutritional food,” shares DWR […]