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Roosevelt City In The Christmas Spirit

Roosevelt City In The Christmas Spirit

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is in the Christmas Spirit and inviting the public to join them. Shop with a Cop is still looking for donations to make this year’s event a success. All donations go straight to families in need during the Christmas season. Those willing to donate can do so at the front desk of the […]

Vernal City Seeking Those Qualified To Perform Water Source Study

Vernal City Seeking Those Qualified To Perform Water Source Study

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District are inviting engineering and water resource firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications to provide professional design services for a Water Source Development Study. “In recent years, drinking water availability has been an issue in the Ashley Valley,” shares the announcement. “Some water districts have […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Plans For Prescribed Burns

Ashley National Forest Announces Plans For Prescribed Burns

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prescribed burning in the region is common this time of year. The most recent announcement is within the Ashley National Forest where they will be conducting additional pile burns beginning this week. Burn operations may continue through the weekend, depending upon weather conditions. Pile locations include Marsh Bench in the Vernal Ranger District and Mill […]

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Dec 4, 2025 · Basin Now · News

So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but still true: this feature is also helpful when the item is swiped by a thief. A backpack stolen in Uintah County over the weekend was recovered after the owner was able to locate […]

Charges Follow Traffic Stop That Uncovered Meth And Fentanyl

Charges Follow Traffic Stop That Uncovered Meth And Fentanyl

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Charges have been filed in the case of a traffic stop that occurred last month in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle was stopped for an observed traffic violation and during the stop a state certified K9 indicated the odor of illegal controlled substances. “A search was performed and a straw […]

Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking

Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah County Commission meeting was held on Tuesday and the following are a few highlights from the meeting: The Uintah County Commission formally accepted a 1.5-acre right-of-way grant from the Bureau of Land Management for the Ashley Gorge parking. This easement will allow the creation of an organized parking area that improves visitor safety, […]

Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A scary incident took place at an EV charging station in Moffat County on Tuesday. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office issued the following official statement: At approximately 10:40 PM, residents in Maybell reported a loud explosion followed by visible fire at the electric vehicle charging station located outside the Victory Hotel on Lowell Street in […]

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Utah has issued an environmental assessment that includes potential parcels in Duchesne and Uintah Counties that may be offered for a competitive oil and gas lease sale. The public will have 30 days to review and comment on the environmental assessment. The BLM proposes to lease 58 parcels totaling over […]

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is facing a long list of charges after a series of events that allegedly started with him fleeing from police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed a vehicle at 3000 South State Street in Roosevelt on November 28th that matched the description of a vehicle that had […]

Uintah School District Urging Families To Be Aware Of Measles Symptoms

Uintah School District Urging Families To Be Aware Of Measles Symptoms

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

With Utah and surrounding states seeing an increase in cases of measles, the Uintah School District has a message during this season of holiday travel. “Currently, we are not aware of any cases in our area, but the virus spreads easily and quickly,” shares the Uintah School District message. “Being aware of symptoms and vaccination […]

10,000 Holiday Visitors Enjoy Annual Holly Days Festival In Vernal

10,000 Holiday Visitors Enjoy Annual Holly Days Festival In Vernal

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It is estimated that around 10,000 locals and holiday visitors joined in the annual Holly Days celebration in Downtown Vernal on the day after Thanksgiving. “The weather was sunny and with mild temperatures which encouraged a larger turnout,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Many thanks to the 50 business sponsors that make the event […]

Daggett County Commission Reports On Another Remarkable Year

Daggett County Commission Reports On Another Remarkable Year

Dec 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

2025 was another remarkable year in Daggett County and the Daggett County Commission shared a report in this month’s Daggett Post. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone for their participation, community spirit, and contributions to our many successes,” shared the Commissioners. “We introduced several new events this year, enhanced some long-standing favorites, and received […]