A young man’s actions to get his grandmother help has been recognized by Rock Springs area law enforcement. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office shared this week that they had the privilege of meeting 6-year-old Mason in December when Mason was facing a scary...
Kristin Forbis
Complete Free Ethics Course To Gather Shed Antlers
Gathering shed antlers is a popular pastime in the Uintah Basin but there’s an important step that must be taken before heading outdoors. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Antler Gathering Ethics Course must be completed first. Previously, the course was only...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Participates In Holiday Giving Challenge
Uintah Basin Healthcare made sure to make the most of the month of December by finding ways to spread Christmas cheer. The UBH employees came together for the annual Holiday Giving Challenge by donating toys, hygiene kits, and funds. They were able to raise an...
ARMC Offering Free Childbirth Preparation Classes
The next round of Childbirth Preparation classes at Ashley Regional Medical Center begins next week. According to the announcement, the free four-week class starts on January 9th and aims to help soon to be parents get ready for what’s to come.These classes “will help...
Vernal City Year In Review Interview Available On BasinNow
Vernal City Council members Corey Foley and Robin O’Driscoll visited the Evans Family Media studios to discuss what happened in 2024 in Vernal City. Council member Foley emphasized that a lot of effort has been made in the downtown revitalization in order to drive...
Ice Age Fox Recovered From Whiterocks Cave In Uinta Mountains
A 26,000 year old red fox skeleton has been recovered by a team of scientists from the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The team included members from State Parks, Ashley National Forest, and a group of Utah cavers. The radiocarbon of the bones dates the fox to...
TriCounty Health Alarmed By Trend Of Decreasing Vaccination Rates
The TriCounty Board of Health has announced a decrease in local vaccination rates and their corresponding concern. The number of parents seeking exemption from childhood vaccinations for kindergartners in the TriCounty Health area has increased from 4.8% to 11.9% over...
Roosevelt City Winterfest Kicks Off Tonight With New Year Fireworks
Don’t let the cold get you down! Winterfest kicks off tonight in Roosevelt City with New Year’s fireworks and continues with activities running through the month of January. Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to a local dentist who wanted...
Safe Celebrating Urged This New Year’s Eve
Local law enforcement have a message for all as we say farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025: Make safety the top priority. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office wishes everyone a safe and prosperous New Year and shares, “We would ask people to make a plan before you party....
Roosevelt City Manager Year In Review Interview On BasinNow.com
Roosevelt City Manager Joshua Bake visited the Evans Family Media studio last week to share a review of the exciting things that happened in Roosevelt City in 2024. One of the most exciting finished projects is the Nature Park located next to Uintah Basin Medical...