The Basin’s Reliable News Source

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is offering their congratulations to the 5th graders of Altamont on graduating from the 2024 D.A.R.E. program. The graduation of the students of Ms. Cassidy and Mrs. Glena was a special event. “It was such a fun class to teach here...

It’s time to get excited for one of the most popular annual events in the Basin, the Vernal City Holly Days happening Friday, November 29th. Festivities run all day long at Cobble Rock Park, the Uintah County Building, and at Western Park. The Parade of Lights starts...

A mother/daughter duo is facing serious charges after falsely filling out an election ballot. According to the Probable Cause Statement, officers responded to a call on October 23rd of a person who had received an email from the County that her signature on the ballot...

George T. Weldon Construction was named the November 2024 Business of the Month by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. They were recognized during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon as a “cornerstone of the Uintah Basin, dedicated to supporting its customers, employees, and...

The UBTech Student of the Year was announced during a special banquet on Tuesday evening. Out of the impressive pool of nominees, Ayden Stratz was awarded the title of 2025 UBTech Student of the Year. As an Automotive student, Ayden is the 2023 National Champion in...

As you’re planning out your holiday activities and acts of kindness try to remember an often forgotten part of our community, our community’s seniors. Every year, the Heritage Museum provides an opportunity to give these special individuals a gift within everyone’s...

It’s hard to believe but Holly Days is fast approaching and there will be something for everyone to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving just like in years past. One thing to include on your stops is the Christmas Charity Village at Ashley Regional Medical Center. It will...

Roosevelt Police Chief Mark J Watkins announced this week that Roosevelt Police Officer Kory Reed, along with two Troopers from the Utah Highway Patrol, have been selected to receive a Medal of Valor for their commendable efforts in apprehending the individual wanted...

Camping fees are scheduled to increase at Dinosaur National Monument in 2025 in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the monument. Camping fees at Dinosaur National Monument were last increased in 2016. “This modest increase in fees will...

Looking for some simple ways to support worthy local causes? Here’s a few ideas: There will be the Family Support Center Bake Sale happening during the annual Enchanted Forest in Roosevelt on November 22nd and 23rd. You can help by donating baked goods to sell or by...