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Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban

Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Highway 40 through Vernal stays busy with not only local traffic but also large semis and heavy equipment. With an increase in noise violations, Vernal Police have been instructed to focus on enforcement. Vernal Police Chief Gledhill shared with Evans Family Media that they are once again focusing on enforcing the ban on Jake Brakes […]

Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library

Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Patrons have another resource offered at the Roosevelt Branch Library for staying connected. “In the past year, Duchesne County Library’s Roosevelt Branch received a $16,700 grant to add laptops for patron use in the library to their services. The basis for the grant came from patron feedback surveys gathered in late 2023 requesting some digital […]

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks – descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern Utah poured into chats on social media almost immediately after it happened. The most commonly asked question was simply, what was that!? The US Geological Survey provided the answer soon after, reporting a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake a few […]

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County

Sep 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle with a headlamp and tail light out and a traffic stop was initiated. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the strong odor of marijuana and alcohol. The driver admitted to having […]

Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun

Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun

Sep 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An intoxicated man is facing charges after officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct at a home near 500 East and 200 North in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the address and alcohol bottles were scattered across the front yard and people could be heard in the back […]

UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North

UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday, frustrated and confused as crews removed trees on both sides of the canal. The tree removal is part of the UDOT project at 500 North 1500 West that will include widening the intersection and […]

DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon

DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re planning to go view the red kokanee salmon this fall in Daggett County there’s a few things to remember. “Flaming Gorge is home to northeastern Utah’s largest kokanee population,” shares the Division of Wildlife Resources. “Typically, the best place to view the spawning fish is from the Highway 44 bridge over Sheep Creek […]

Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash

Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown Vernal on Friday evening. Vernal Police Chief Michael Gledhill shared that the motorcycle was traveling east on Main Street at a high rate of speed. An SUV entered the intersection of Vernal Avenue and Highway 40 […]

Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old

Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old

Sep 9, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Charges have been updated on a Uintah County man who was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old with Autism he met while in the boy’s home working as a handyman. 23-year-old Jacob Kimball Bates , who is currently on the Sex Offender Registry and who was Guilty of Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse of […]

DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle

DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle

Sep 9, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested last week after she drove her vehicle off the road and then tried hitchhiking to Randlett. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a vehicle was observed about 80 yards off of the road near 1500 East 3750 South in Ballard and someone called Dispatch after being asked for a ride […]