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2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Open This Friday

2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Open This Friday

Dec 31, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The opportunity to run for office in 2026 begins with the candidacy filing which opens this Friday. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the local offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission Seat A and B; County Attorney, County Clerk-Auditor, and County […]

Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic Coming Up

Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic Coming Up

Dec 31, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

January is a tough month for many so thankfully there are fun local events to help battle the winter blues. The Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic at Western Park is happening January 22nd through the 24th. Thursday is the Switcholio Blind Draw Tournament with Senior and Junior divisions. Friday is the Singles and Coed Doubles Tournaments. Saturday […]

Input Invited On Northwest Pipeline’s New Daggett Compressor Station

Input Invited On Northwest Pipeline’s New Daggett Compressor Station

Dec 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The time to give input is now for a Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest has applied to build a new compressor station adjacent to the existing Clay Basin Meter Station to provide an additional 57,955 dekatherms per day northbound and an additional 25,000 dekatherms per day southbound. The Federal […]

Rural Utah Receives Funding To Modernize Care

Rural Utah Receives Funding To Modernize Care

Dec 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin and other rural areas of Utah are eligible for help aimed at modernizing health care across the country. Utah has been awarded over $195 million dollars in federal 2026 funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program. “Many Utahns living in rural counties may travel more than an hour to receive hospital care […]

Registration For Self Defense Classes Opens This Week

Registration For Self Defense Classes Opens This Week

Dec 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re a woman and learning self defense is among your goals for 2026, an opportunity is coming up to help you reach your goal. Uintah Special Service District 1 has partnered with Vernal Police Department and Triad Jiu Jitsu to offer a course this spring but space is limited so registration is required. “Join […]

Prom Drive Partners With Night To Shine

Prom Drive Partners With Night To Shine

Dec 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A favorite annual event that provides a red carpet experience and prom for our special needs community members is just over 6 weeks away and a new partnership is happening to help those individuals get ready in style. All year round, the Uintah County Library accepts donations of prom attire, including dresses, suits, and accessories, […]

Make Ice Safety Top Priority While Ice Fishing

Make Ice Safety Top Priority While Ice Fishing

Dec 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ice fishing on Flaming Gorge is heating up and Wyoming State Parks and Wyoming Game and Fish has a message for recreationists about ice safety. “While winter offers stunning landscapes and exciting recreational activities, it’s important to remember that ice is never 100 percent safe,” said Mark Caughlan, chief ranger of Wyoming State Parks. “By […]

Stolen Uintah County Skid Steer Tracked To Texas; Arrest Made

Stolen Uintah County Skid Steer Tracked To Texas; Arrest Made

Dec 30, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Having GPS trackers installed on equipment paid off big time for the owner of a trailer and skid steer that were recently stolen in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was dispatched to a report of the stolen trailer and skid steer and the company was working to get the […]

Alcohol And Guns Don’t Mix

Alcohol And Guns Don’t Mix

Dec 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in the region provided an opportunity to remind the public that alcohol consumption and firearms never mix. Colorado’s Garfield County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Sunday, December 28th, a deputy observed a pickup truck leaving the Fravert reservoir area and initiated a lawful traffic stop. The stop ultimately resulted in the arrest […]

Winning Uintah County Photo Featured In 2026 “My Utah” Calendar

Winning Uintah County Photo Featured In 2026 “My Utah” Calendar

Dec 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local photographer and his shot taken of sandhill crane on the Green River is featured on the cover of the 2026 “My Utah” Calendar as the winner of the Bank of Utah photo contest. This was winner Ty Draper’s first time entering a photo contest. “I enjoy photography for the personal challenge, the fun […]