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Horse Dies of Heart Attack That Occurred During Weekend Rodeo

Horse Dies of Heart Attack That Occurred During Weekend Rodeo

Jul 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The crowd witnessed a sad event during the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo in Rock Springs over the weekend. Sweetwater NOW reports that a horse suffered a heart attack during a steer wrestling event on Saturday. The rodeo committee announced on Tuesday that the horse had since passed away due to the effects of the cardiac […]

Duchesne County School District Free Developmental Screenings

Duchesne County School District Free Developmental Screenings

Jul 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It is hard to believe but the school year is just around the corner. The Duchesne County School District is preparing for the year and some important dates are coming up for residents with children ages 3 to 5. The Duchesne County Preschool ‘Child Find’ Free Developmental Screenings are taking place next week and those […]

Vernal Theatre: Live Junior Production ‘Honk! Jr.’ Opens Tonight

Vernal Theatre: Live Junior Production ‘Honk! Jr.’ Opens Tonight

Jul 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

What can be better than enjoying a fun musical? How about attending a fun musical put on by local youth… Every summer, Vernal Theatre Live invites youth to audition to put on a Junior production where all the roles are filled with local kids. This year’s production is ‘Honk! Jr.’ which tells the story of […]

Arrest In Multiple Cases Of Theft In Duchesne County

Arrest In Multiple Cases Of Theft In Duchesne County

Jul 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The suspect has been arrested in multiple cases of theft in Duchesne County. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested on July 26th and booked into Duchesne County Jail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received information on July 21st that Nicholes was in possession of a stolen camp trailer and side-by-side that had […]

Roosevelt PD Ask Public For Tips

Roosevelt PD Ask Public For Tips

Jul 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An image is worth a thousand words and Roosevelt City Police Department is relying on the power of simple images to help in current investigations. On Monday, Roosevelt PD petitioned the public, seeking help to identify two individuals in photos related to two investigations. The first individual is a man wearing a mint green long […]

Red Flag Warning Issued Through Tuesday Evening

Red Flag Warning Issued Through Tuesday Evening

Jul 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings throughout the region, in effect through at least Tuesday evening. A Red Flag Warning indicates the danger of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. In Utah, the Book Cliffs Fire Weather Zone 487 is specifically listed as an affected area. Wind gusts are expected up […]

Tips For Handling Power Outages From Uintah County Emergency Management

Tips For Handling Power Outages From Uintah County Emergency Management

Jul 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Emergency Management has offered tips to handle what has become a regular difficult situation. “Recent changes from Rocky Mountain Power have led to more frequent and prolonged power outages in some areas,” shares their announcement. “By being prepared, you can ensure your family’s safety and comfort until power is restored.” The tips are […]

Travel Advisory Issued South of Green River, Wyoming

Travel Advisory Issued South of Green River, Wyoming

Jul 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Potholes be gone! Road work on over 20 miles of the road that runs south from Green River, Wyoming will make for a smoother ride once complete. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has reported that construction is anticipated to run through mid August on the project of County Road #1 McKinnon Road from mile marker […]

Uintah County Man Being Held On No Bail On Charges Of Child Pornography

Uintah County Man Being Held On No Bail On Charges Of Child Pornography

Jul 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An extensive investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Vernal man on charges related to child pornography and its distribution. On May 7th, Vernal Police Department received a referral from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children regarding a social media user uploading materials depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor estimated to […]

Charge Filed After Driver Would Not Stop For Officers

Charge Filed After Driver Would Not Stop For Officers

Jul 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man who would not stop for a traffic stop earlier this month is now facing a charge in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle when the driver opted to proceed at speeds up to 90 miles per hour. The police followed the vehicle for […]

Hunt For Criminal Starts At Neola Rodeo Grounds, Ends At Nearby Home

Hunt For Criminal Starts At Neola Rodeo Grounds, Ends At Nearby Home

Jul 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man with a warrant for his arrest evaded officers who were called to the Neola rodeo grounds just before noon on July 25th with a report that the man had been spotted. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old Vance Daniel Aguilar had been seen sitting with a woman at the northwest pavilion […]