A Duchesne County man is behind bars after intentionally driving a tractor into a cabin in Fruitland while intoxicated. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired call in Fruitland and upon arrival found a green John Deer...
Month: February 2024
John Christian Urry
Funeral services for John Christian Urry, age 43 of Vernal, son of Steve and Kathy Urry will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12Noon at the Davis 1st Ward Chapel, 3990 South 1500 East. Visitation for family and friends will that morning at the church from...
Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor Subject Of Upcoming UDOT Open House
A public open house is happening this week in Duchesne regarding UDOT’s plans for improvements to the Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor between Duchesne and Helper. “Multiple improvements are planned for the US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor over the next two years to...
Rangely Among First Recipients Of Land Banking Funds For Affordable Housing
Rangely is among a small group of first recipients of the Colorado voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking Funds which aims to help communities acquire land for affordable housing. The Town of Rangely was awarded $240,000 dollars. $25 million dollars were...
Roosevelt Branch Library Highlighted By Utah State Library
The wonders of having a new library in Roosevelt are being noticed by more than just locals. One great example is that the Utah State Library recognized the Roosevelt Branch Library in its latest blog, emphasizing the impressive amount of community events now being...
Newcomers To FCCLA Uintah Chapter Enjoy Success At Region
Never underestimate the potential of a group of youth eager to learn. The Uintah High ‘Family, Career, Community Leaders of America’ chapter competed at Region last week and all seven of the Uintah students who competed are moving on to the next level of competition....
Recording Of Flaming Gorge Fishery Meeting Available To View
The Flaming Gorge Fishery is a treasure to many locals and the fact that it is struggling in recent years has become a major concern to local anglers and stakeholders. The most recent update on the Flaming Gorge Fishery took place at a meeting in Vernal on February...
Rep. Curtis Continues Push For Answers On Illegal Border Crossings
Representative John Curtis is continuing to push on what is being called a crisis on the southern border. Last month, Curtis gave remarks during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing about Biden Administration’s border policies and their correlation to...
Vernal PD Requests Public’s Help In Identifying Individuals
The Vernal Police Department is looking for the community's help in identifying two individuals related to an ongoing investigation. An image of the pair is shared on the Vernal PD Facebook page and with this story on BasinNow.com. If you have any information that...
Duchesne Drill Team Crowned 2A State Champions
The Duchesne Eagles Drill Team are the 2A State Drill Champions! This hard working team dethroned last year’s champs, South Sevier, in close competition. Duchesne won in Military and Dance and took 2nd in Show to South Sevier. Duchesne Drill has a long and proud...










