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Uintah County Via Ferrata Year In Review

Uintah County Via Ferrata Year In Review

Dec 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this year. The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata welcomed its first guests and here’s the data collected for the pilot season: 628 climbers signed waivers; 105 different zip codes represented 15 states, including Colorado, Wyoming, […]

Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026

Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026

Dec 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those winter blues. The annual Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to a local dentist who wanted to see a winter activity in Roosevelt that got more people outside. That first […]

Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County

Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County

Dec 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought into custody. Just the day before, the other suspect, 38-year-old Kevin Scarbourough, […]

Groundbreaking Held; NHRA Drag Racing Track Coming To Duchesne

Groundbreaking Held; NHRA Drag Racing Track Coming To Duchesne

Dec 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

NHRA drag racing on a ¼ mile track is coming back to the state of Utah with an exciting project that broke ground on December 22nd on Blue Bench past the substation in Duchesne. Terry Henderson with Apex Racing Foundation welcomed the crowd that included local leaders, excited sponsors, and supportive racing enthusiasts to the […]

Vernal PD Shares Strong Message About Utah Crosswalk Law

Vernal PD Shares Strong Message About Utah Crosswalk Law

Dec 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD is among the agencies sending a message to drivers about crosswalk laws. “Recently, throughout Utah, there have been multiple pedestrians struck by motor vehicles. These incidents are a serious reminder of why crosswalk laws exist—and why following them matters,” shares the Vernal PD message. Last week, Vernal PD officers spent 5 hours focused […]

Winter Weather Advisory For Eastern Uinta Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory For Eastern Uinta Mountains

Dec 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Would you settle for a rainy one? A storm system is moving in but showers are what is expected in the valleys. Snow is expected in the mountains above 9000 feet with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5pm on Christmas Eve until noon on Christmas Day […]

Vernal Caretaker Charged in September 2025 Death of 3-Year-Old Child

Vernal Caretaker Charged in September 2025 Death of 3-Year-Old Child

Dec 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD made the following announcement on Tuesday: On September 4th, 2025, Vernal City Police officers responded to a local residence following a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old male. The child was transported to the emergency room and later flown to a Wasatch Front hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Following his death, the […]

Ute Indian Tribe Announces Lawsuit Against Colorado Officials

Ute Indian Tribe Announces Lawsuit Against Colorado Officials

Dec 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Monday announcing a lawsuit against Colorado officials for “denying the Tribe equal access to their homelands where generations of Tribal families have accessed these forests.” The complaint alleges that Colorado legislation, which grants free state park access only to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the […]

Amazing Totals For 2025 Trees For Charity

Amazing Totals For 2025 Trees For Charity

Dec 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The numbers are in and they certainly prove that the Uintah Basin is the home of many generous and caring people that take care of their own. The grand total of all donations as calculated so far for the 2025 Trees For Charity is $704,984 dollars. This breaks down into cash donations of $522,921 dollars […]

Rep. Kennedy Wildfire Bill Passes House

Rep. Kennedy Wildfire Bill Passes House

Dec 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act, sponsored by Representative Mike Kennedy and other Utah congressional members, has passed the House. “This bipartisan bill creates a wildfire research institute at Utah State University focused on preventing wildfires, improving forest and rangeland management, and strengthening long-term resilience across Utah,” shares Representative Mike Kennedy. “By investing in proactive […]

Museum Of Uintah County To Kick Off America’s 250th Anniversary With Exhibit

Museum Of Uintah County To Kick Off America’s 250th Anniversary With Exhibit

Dec 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

An exhibit to celebrate a national milestone is coming to the Museum of Uintah County. “In celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Museum of Uintah County is proud to host ‘The Pen Is Mightier: Writing a Revolution,’ a free traveling exhibition for visitors of all ages,” shares the announcement. “The exhibition helps viewers explore […]