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Public Meetings Tonight And Tomorrow On Heber Valley Corridor

Public Meetings Tonight And Tomorrow On Heber Valley Corridor

Jan 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A UDOT project 120 miles from Vernal will affect future travel for many Uintah Basin travelers, especially industrial truck drivers, and public meetings on the project are being held tonight and tomorrow. The Heber Valley Corridor aims to create a four-lane corridor on the west side of Heber City, providing a new connection between US-189 […]

Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Roosevelt ended in arrest for two individuals after Methamphetamine was found, divided up for distribution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was performed and the officer noticed the driver and passenger appeared especially nervous. A K9 officer came to assist and a check was performed with the […]

Ute Swim Team Defeats Tooele in Dual Meet

Ute Swim Team Defeats Tooele in Dual Meet

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Uintah High Swim Team had a memorable meet against the Tooele High Buffaloes, with both the boys and girls teams taking first place. The Utes also celebrated their six seniors and felt an incredible wave of community support. “We had a great time celebrating our seniors today,” Utes Coach Jared Bigler said. Top 2 […]

Ute Boys Basketball team Defeats Summit Academy

Ute Boys Basketball team Defeats Summit Academy

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute boys basketball team hosted the Summit Academy Bears last Tuesday. Treyson McKeachnie scored 19 points and Charlie Briggs nailed four 3-point baskets for 17 points as the Utes took the early lead and went on for the 64-46 victory. They host Timpanogos Tuesday and Mountain View Friday.

Ute Girls Basketball Team Dominate Summit Academy and Orem

Ute Girls Basketball Team Dominate Summit Academy and Orem

Jan 27, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute Girls basketball team hosted the Summit Academy Bears Tuesday just about every Ute scored in the 72-1 Ute victory. Kenadie Maughan led the Utes with 17. They then traveled to Orem Friday, beating the Tigers 63-37, Maughan had a double double with 18 points and 15 boards. They host Timpanogos Tuesday and Mountain […]

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Brock Arnold Naples City Mayor

Jan 27, 2026 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

Newly elected Naples City Mayor, Brock Arnold addressed future challenges and opportunities duirng an interview with Evans Family Media. Local infrustructure needs, affordable housing, water connections and community pride were all part of the discussion. Interview aired on KVEL 1-27-26

Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron

Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newly elected Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron, who also serves as Duchesne County Economic Development Director, recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on issues facing the city and administrative goals moving forward. Mayor Herron shared that Duchesne City is currently working on a project to increase the capabilities of water and […]

Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast

Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation provided a report on Flaming Gorge this month. As of January 7th, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6022.55 feet, which amounts to 82 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of December totaled approximately 40,000 acre-feet (af) or 121 percent of average. Flaming Gorge Dam operations are […]

Vernal City Youth Council Attends Local Officials Day At State Capitol

Vernal City Youth Council Attends Local Officials Day At State Capitol

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2026 Utah Legislative Session got underway last week and the Vernal City Youth Council took the opportunity to attend local officials day on Wednesday. “As part of the experience, youth councils from across the state had the opportunity to participate in mock floor debates, submitting their own policy proposals and learning firsthand how an […]

Uintah School District Announces New Provider For School Fees

Uintah School District Announces New Provider For School Fees

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you have received multiples of emails related to an ‘Alio Fee Pay’ account, you are not alone. The Uintah School District is letting the thousands of families in the District know that those emails are connected to a new District provider to be used for school fee payments. There was a mistake on the […]

Warning! Keep An Eye Out For Scam Emails

Warning! Keep An Eye Out For Scam Emails

Jan 26, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Scammers never rest and Vernal City is sounding the alarm on an increase in scam emails being sent to local business owners. “Fraudulent invoice emails deceptively designed to appear as official communications from the Vernal City Community Development Department are being sent requesting payments. Furthermore, these invoices are using City logos to appear more legitimate,” […]