Johnson Family Statement On Potential Eminent Domain Proceedings By Uintah County | Basin Now
The Uintah County Commission recently announced that they are considering Eminent Domain proceedings on land owned by two private property owners in Ashley Gorge. Utah Law defines Eminent Domain, sometimes referred to as Condemnation, as the power of a government entity to take privately owned property and convert it to public use without the owner’s consent and with just compensation.
via basinnow.comUintahSeptember 8, 2026
Kids Cafe Event Scheduled for Uintah County Library Main Branch
The Uintah County Library's Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The program aims to provide balanced nutrition and combat hunger for children and teens.
UintahSeptember 8, 2026
Kids Cafe Event Scheduled at Uintah County Library Main Branch
The Uintah County Library Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event for children and teens. The program aims to provide free snacks and nutritious meals to help bridge nutrition gaps for children.
UintahSeptember 7, 2026
Kids Cafe Scheduled for Uintah County Library Main Branch
The Uintah County Library's Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026. The program provides free snacks to children and teens to help address nutrition gaps during out-of-school hours.
UintahSeptember 7, 2026
Ross Patterson was listed as a Council Member in Uintah
Ross Patterson is a local figure in Uintah, Utah, whose role in municipal governance and community safety was documented in city records during the summer and fall of 2026. According to the city's official website, Patterson was listed as a Council Member in several capacities during that period. One such listing, found in an undated directory of Planning Commission members, identified him as a Council Member. Another directory on the city's website, dated September 2, 2026, also listed him as a City Council Representative. Beyond his role on the council, Patterson was identified as a Council Member on the city's emergency preparedness page as of August 23, 2026. This page outlines the city's goals for emergency management, which include providing leadership in emergency preparedness and preparing Uintah City to respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural and man-made emergencies and disasters. The city's Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in March 2012. Residents encounter Patterson's work through official city channels, such as the Planning Commission, which holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at Uintah City Hall, located at 2191 E 6550 S. The Planning Commission aims to take an active role in local planning issues and assist the community in promoting growth, stability, and prosperity. The commission also works to encourage the efficient utilization of existing infrastructure and buildings, and reviews and revises ordinances and resolutions as necessary. For land use questions, the city directs residents to visit City Hall in person or contact the Planning Commission Secretary or Chair. The Planning Commission also handles Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, which must be submitted to Uintah City Hall at least 7 business days before a scheduled meeting. The city's population was 1,454 as of April 1, 2020. Through his various roles, Patterson was part of the leadership structure tasked with maintaining the city's stability and safety during the 2026 period.
UintahSeptember 5, 2026
Utah Report Highlights High College Non-Completion and Gender Gaps
A new report from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project reveals that while Utah outperforms national averages in high school completion, the state struggles with high rates of college non-completion and persistent gender gaps in graduate education. The findings, released September 3, 2026, highlight significant regional disparities in educational attainment across Utah counties.
StatewideUintahSeptember 5, 2026
