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Task Force Conducts Search Warrant And Finds Large Quantity Of Fentanyl

Task Force Conducts Search Warrant And Finds Large Quantity Of Fentanyl

Jun 12, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Charges were filed on Tuesday against a Vernal woman who was arrested on May 15th at her residence during a search warrant conducted by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Task Force Agents located broken up blue pills in […]

Damage To Roosevelt Home Using Paint Results In Felony Charge

Damage To Roosevelt Home Using Paint Results In Felony Charge

Jun 11, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A can of paint was used to cause extensive damage to a home in Roosevelt on Sunday and the person responsible was arrested and now faces a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the home and were met by 25-year-old Cozy Lynn Brown who was alone and covered […]

Final Local WWII Veteran Laid To Rest This Month In Maeser

Final Local WWII Veteran Laid To Rest This Month In Maeser

Jun 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Military honors and graveside services were provided this month for a 101-year-old WWII veteran who is believed to be the last WWII veteran that will be buried in the Vernal area. Acel Mark Hall was born in 1922 in Vernal to Mark Moroni Hall and Mary Fontella Stringham. He graduated from Uintah High School in […]

25 Dogs Dumped In Duchesne County

25 Dogs Dumped In Duchesne County

Jun 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local shelters that are already at capacity continue to be swamped with stray and abandoned animals and a discovery Sunday evening took this difficult situation from bad to worse. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter reports that 25 dogs ranging from 6 months old to seniors were picked up in the Neola area. “A driver in the […]

Daggett County Election Dates And Locations

Daggett County Election Dates And Locations

Jun 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Primary Election is coming up this month and like other northeastern Utah counties,a Commission seat is the focus in Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission SeatC race includes Hank Gutz, incumbent Commissioner Randall B. Asay, and write-incandidate Jacob Koger. Daggett County’s June newsletter included the following messagefrom the Daggett County Commission: “The June Primary […]

Owners Of Scooters Pizza And Grub Arrested

Owners Of Scooters Pizza And Grub Arrested

May 31, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The owners of Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal were arrested after a traffic stop on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue. According to court documents, FBI agents were assisted by local officers in conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle occupied by Lee and Jenni Anglin at 650 North Vernal Avenue. The passenger was […]

PUBLIC HEARING FOR LAMPLIGHTER INN

Public Comment Meeting Scheduled Regarding Lamplighter Inn Property

May 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options this could create to support the Vernal community and downtown businesses. Vernal […]

Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV

Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV

May 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,” shares the announcement. “Sometime during this last winter in thePinion Ridge area, […]

Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project

Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe has unveiled the Willow Creek Microgrid project. According to a press release from the Ute Indian Tribe, the project features a state-of-the-art solar array integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System. “This advanced setup maximizes solar energy’s potential by efficiently harnessing sunlight and storing excess power in high-tech batteries for later […]