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Intoxicated Man Assaults Victim And Pours Gasoline Throughout Residence

Intoxicated Man Assaults Victim And Pours Gasoline Throughout Residence

Jan 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD reports that in the early morning hours of January 8th, Vernal City Police responded to a residence located at 126 North 500 East on a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the male suspect, 21-year-old Kaden Bell, had fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival. During the investigation, it was […]

Pair Steals Car From Big G And The Entire Thing Is Caught On Video

Pair Steals Car From Big G And The Entire Thing Is Caught On Video

Jan 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

At least one individual is facing felony motor vehicle theft charges after two people stole a car from a gas station in Duchesne County and it was all caught on camera. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, employees of Big G gas station in Fruitland informed the vehicle owner of the theft and that […]

Uintah County Man Facing Felony Charges For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

Uintah County Man Facing Felony Charges For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

Jan 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man is facing charges after allegedly having a relationship with a minor. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 25-year-old Reymundo Rodriguez solicited, received, and viewed a nude photo from a 16-year-old via Snapchat and on a later occasion had sexual relations with a 16-year-old whom he knew was 16-years-old. Rodriguez is charged […]

Uintah Basin Lecturer Named One Of USU’s Lecturers Of The Year

Uintah Basin Lecturer Named One Of USU’s Lecturers Of The Year

Jan 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A USU Uintah Basin lecturer has received recognition from USU statewide. John Barton has been a lecturer at USU Uintah Basin since 1988 and this year is named the USU Department of History’s Lecturer of the Year. Barton teaches courses in Utah, United States, and Native American history. “Students sense John’s content passion as he […]

DWR Gives 2024 Poaching Report

DWR Gives 2024 Poaching Report

Jan 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources issued a press release sharing that a total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. Some of the animals illegally killed included: 216 deer, […]

Public Questions Uintah Rec Center Fee Increase; USSD1 Board Meeting Tonight

Public Questions Uintah Rec Center Fee Increase; USSD1 Board Meeting Tonight

Jan 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s been no shortage of public outcry and discussion online after the recent announcement that fees for the Uintah Recreation Center have increased. Uintah County provided a response on their Facebook page, stating that the Uintah Recreation Center is part of the Uintah Special Service District 1. “Uintah County would like to remind residents that […]

Man Arrested For DUI And Possession Of Meth

Man Arrested For DUI And Possession Of Meth

Jan 7, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man driving under the influence was arrested last week after an officer observed his vehicle swerving over the center line while traveling in Altamont. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, after being pulled over and when asked if he had been drinking, the driver said he had not and that his driving was […]

Watch For Peekaboo Mars Monday Evening

Watch For Peekaboo Mars Monday Evening

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A cosmic happening will be visible from our region early next week and the area Solar System Ambassador is spreading the word. On the evening of January 13th, the Moon will move in front of the Red Planet Mars blocking it from view for observers. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Patrick Wiggins, Utahans will […]

DWR: Northeastern Representative Needed On Utah Wildlife Board

DWR: Northeastern Representative Needed On Utah Wildlife Board

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Positions are open on the Utah Wildlife Board and the main one needing filled is for a representative from northeastern Utah. To help manage wildlife, the DWR has divided the state into 5 regions and each region needs to have at least 1 representative on the board. The board makes the final decisions about hunting, […]