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Running Vehicle Stolen In Vernal Recovered In Craig; Driver Arrested

Running Vehicle Stolen In Vernal Recovered In Craig; Driver Arrested

Dec 1, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A vehicle stolen in Vernal was found quickly thanks to modern technology. According to court documents, Officers responded to a call that a white 2021 GMC truck, which had been running and unlocked in a driveway, was missing. This call came in around the same time as a domestic incident in the area. Security camera […]

2023 Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Investigation Results

2023 Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Investigation Results

Nov 30, 2023 · Basin Now · News

While an earlier investigation into allegations that Uintah County Clerk-Auditor Mike Wilkins concealed payments and falsified documents did not recommend Wilkins be removed from public office, a second investigation completed earlier this year came to the opposite conclusion. Uintah County Commissioner Brad Horrocks filed the 2021 complaint resulting in the Weber County Attorney’s Office conducting […]

Man Arrested After Stealing Car From Home In Uintah County

Man Arrested After Stealing Car From Home In Uintah County

Nov 29, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Grand theft auto only happens in the big city and having security cameras will deterthieves, right? Well in a case from Uintah County that happened last week you would bewrong on both accounts. According to court documents, homeowners called authoritieson November 23rd as they watched on their security cameras a man who walked up totheir […]

Roosevelt Police Officer Stops Wrong Way Driver With Head On Crash

Roosevelt Police Officer Stops Wrong Way Driver With Head On Crash

Nov 28, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt Police officer sustained minor injuries after a head on crash with a wrong way driver that finally put an end to a very dangerous situation. Roosevelt PD reports that on the afternoon of November 26th, a vehicle was reported driving in the wrong lane in the Fruitland area. “An ATL (Attempt to Locate) […]

Identities Released On Fatal Highway 40 Crash

Identities Released On Fatal Highway 40 Crash

Nov 27, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Utah Highway Patrol has released the identities of two individuals killed in a 2 vehicle crash that took place on Friday, November 24th, at approximately 4:39pm on Highway 40. According to the UHP report, a gray Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on SR-40 near milepost 47. “The roads were slick and icy. It appears the […]

Uintah County 2023 Municipal Election Preliminary Results

Uintah County 2023 Municipal Election Preliminary Results

Nov 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Preliminary results in the Uintah County Municipal and Service District Election are as follows: In the Naples City Council race, Dan Olsen received 28.19 percent of the vote, Ross Morton received 24.69 percent, Kenneth Reynolds received 21.73 percent, Bruce Hacking received 12.93 percent, and Stephanie C. Adams received 12.46 percent. In the Ballard City Council […]

Man With Multiple Warrants Arrested In Uintah County

Man With Multiple Warrants Arrested In Uintah County

Nov 21, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A man with existing warrants in Uintah County and Duchesne County was arrested last week after a traffic stop. According to court documents, an Officer observed a vehicle leaving a “suspected drug house” when the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed, far exceeding the speed limit. The Officer initiated a traffic stop […]

2023 Hotel Vernal Haunt Breaks Previous Record Earnings For Charity

2023 Hotel Vernal Haunt Breaks Previous Record Earnings For Charity

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The numbers are in and the Hotel Vernal Haunt has once again broken their record for money raised for local charities. This was the 6th year that a massive volunteer effort turned the Lamplighter Inn into a bonafide haunted house to raise money for local charities. This year’s 10 nights of the fear haunt welcomed […]

Time To Get Those Ballots In The Mail Or In An Approved Drop Box

Time To Get Those Ballots In The Mail Or In An Approved Drop Box

Nov 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County updated their election ballot count on Tuesday afternoon. There are 2,114 ballots in the clerk’s position with 2008 ballots processed and 43 ballots challenged but not yet cured. Remember that election ballots must be postmarked by November 20th, the day before the election. Early voting runs through November 17th. Remember, only those living […]

AP&P Compliance Check Reveals Drugs And Stock of Dangerous Weapons

AP&P Compliance Check Reveals Drugs And Stock of Dangerous Weapons

Nov 14, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is now facing new felony charges after an Adult Probation and Parole compliance search of his residence last week. During the search, officers located a Henry US Survival .22 caliber rifle which allows all components to be stored in the stock of the gun when not assembled. A range bag containing […]

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local leader who has spent his career dedicated to public safety was recently recognized. The 2023 Utah Association of Special Districts annual convention was held last week in Layton. Each year, the UASD accepts nominations for a Distinguished Board Member and a Distinguished Manager Award within the state. Of all the nominations received, Uintah […]