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Two Arrested For Motorhome Theft

Two Arrested For Motorhome Theft

Apr 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Motorhome was determined to be stolen from Roosevelt City last week but was found over the weekend near Cottonwood Reservoir leading to two arrests. An individual reported the 1989 Chevrolet Motorhome as missing on Thursday, stating that the vehicle was being kept on her property but that the owner had died and the Motorhome […]

Today Is Denim Day To Support Survivors Of Sexual Assault

Today Is Denim Day To Support Survivors Of Sexual Assault

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Today you can make more than just a fashion statement with your choice of clothing and local agencies are encouraging all to do just that. April 24th is Denim Day across the globe. It’s a day to wear jeans to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and show support for survivors of domestic violence. […]

Local Schools Offer Fun Enrichment Activities

Local Schools Offer Fun Enrichment Activities

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local students are having special learning experiences. A recent example includes the 7th grade students of Vernal Middle School. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion attended the College and Career Awareness class along with other Vernal City employees, including Vernal PD Chief Gledhill. “Students were participating in activities learning about the different careers within our city,” […]

Roads On Ashley National Forest Mostly Remain Closed

Roads On Ashley National Forest Mostly Remain Closed

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re itching to get out on the Forest, the time for most of the roads has not yet arrived. Ashley National Forest announced that although snow is clearing on lower elevations and southern facing slopes, most roads on the Ashley National Forest remain closed due to snow and wet conditions. “Premature use of the […]

Public Assistance Requested In Case Of Man Charged With Rape Of A Child

Public Assistance Requested In Case Of Man Charged With Rape Of A Child

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker has asked the public for assistance in sharing information related to ongoing cases of a man currently charged with Rape of a Child. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared that on April 15th, a search warrant was executed on the residence of Michael Hardinger of Roosevelt. “Mr. Hardinger was taken […]

Off Duty Officer Takes Keys From Intoxicated Man At Maverick

Off Duty Officer Takes Keys From Intoxicated Man At Maverick

Apr 23, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An intoxicated man had his keys taken from him by an off duty police officer while at the Vernal Maverick on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 31-year-old Jason James Cornpeach was intoxicated when he nearly struck something while pulling into the Maverick parking lot. He went inside and was refused an alcohol […]

Were You On The Uintah Yearbook Staff In The Last 100 Years?

Were You On The Uintah Yearbook Staff In The Last 100 Years?

Apr 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you can believe it, there have been 100 years of documenting the achievements and activities of Uintah High School and now it’s time to party. The Uintahn yearbook “marks 2024 as a century in publication and the best book of Uintah High School produced year after year.” If you have served on a Uintah […]

DWR: Big Game Animals Assessed; Deer Population Found To Be Healthy

DWR: Big Game Animals Assessed; Deer Population Found To Be Healthy

Apr 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year, the DWR captures and collars big game animals to learn more about migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,779 big game animals were captured across the state, including in northeastern Utah. The captures typically take place between November and March, when the animals have migrated to lower elevations and are […]

Uintah Basin Man Sentenced to 18 Months In Prison For Extortion

Uintah Basin Man Sentenced to 18 Months In Prison For Extortion

Apr 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah Basin man enjoyed trips to theme parks and vacations with the money he has been convicted of extorting while working as a Compliance Supervisor for the Energy and Minerals Department of the Ute Tribe. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah issued a press release on Monday announcing that 47-year-old […]

Additional Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrants

Additional Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrants

Apr 22, 2024 · Colton Pead · News

A man being arrested on outstanding warrants has added new felony drug charges to the offenses being faced in 8th District Court. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 27-year-old Zachary Ralph Nodal had checked into a hotel on West Main Street in Vernal last week when officers learned where he was and that he […]

Meet The Candidates: Jason Walton, Republican Candidate For U.S. Senate

Meet The Candidates: Jason Walton, Republican Candidate For U.S. Senate

Apr 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

2024 is a big election year and Evans Family Media is sharing candidate interviews on-air as well as on the Meet The Candidates page on BasinNow.com. The latest interview is now posted with Republican Jason Walton for Utah’s U.S. Senate seat. Walton’s campaign message has focused on shutting down career politicians sending billions to enemies […]