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Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook

Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 proved a rough year for wolf restoration efforts in the state of Colorado and reintroduction of new wolves is essentially on hold in 2026. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced last week that there are currently no plans for translocating additional gray wolves this release season and the soonest options will be explored is next […]

Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings

Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially approved the new Utah Wildlife Action Plan this month, which allows options and provides funding to address threats to native species before they end up on the Endangered Species list. “By preventing federal listings under the Endangered Species Act, we can keep wildlife management at the state level, […]

Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced

Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced

Jan 29, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We are replacing the Biden administration’s bureaucratic delays with American innovation and efficiency,” said Interior Secretary […]

BLM Approves 15 Gas Wells In Uintah County

BLM Approves 15 Gas Wells In Uintah County

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Hoy Well Pad located about 26 miles southeast of Vernal in Uintah County. According to the BLM announcement, the Authorized Officer signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve 15 Applications for Permit to Drill for the applicant, Middle Fork Energy […]

Interview With Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold

Interview With Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newly elected Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on the challenges and priorities for Naples City now and into the future. When asked about where Naples is currently at, Arnold emphasized that he is proud to live in Naples. “I feel they’ve done an incredible job […]

Buddies Needed For Upcoming ‘Night To Shine’

Buddies Needed For Upcoming ‘Night To Shine’

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Want to put a new spin on your Valentine’s Day this year? Volunteer as a buddy at this year’s ‘Night To Shine’ happening on February 13th. What is Night To Shine? “Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.” Volunteering as […]

Releases From Flaming Gorge Discussed By Colorado River Advisory Committee

Releases From Flaming Gorge Discussed By Colorado River Advisory Committee

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dry conditions and low snowpack put a target on Flaming Gorge for states and communities downstream. During a meeting last week of the Wyoming Colorado River Advisory Committee, the likelihood of Flaming Gorge being turned to this spring for extra releases to keep water levels at Lake Powell operational was discussed. Chris Brown said during […]

Report Of Firearm On Bus A False Alarm

Report Of Firearm On Bus A False Alarm

Jan 28, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A report of a firearm on a bus in Duchesne County on Tuesday was thankfully a false alarm. Roosevelt City Police Department reported that on January 27th between 3 and 4pm, a report was received by Duchesne County School District that a gun was present on a bus after school. “Duchesne County School District contacted […]

Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm

Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Brandishing and discharging a firearm had consequences for an individual on Saturday in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a residence after a caller claimed he had been shot at while entering a home to retrieve a key. “According to the victim, as he was entering the residence, […]