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Joint Task Force Executes Drug Bust In Rifle, Colorado Area

Joint Task Force Executes Drug Bust In Rifle, Colorado Area

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Months of investigation and coordination culminated in a mass execution of arrest and search warrants last week in the Rifle, Colorado area. The Rifle Police Department shares that investigators from the TRIDENT/TAG Join Task Force led an investigation of cocaine distribution in Garfield County, primarily in the Rifle area, and the warrants were executed on […]

‘Admire the Survivors’ Campaign Featuring Breast Cancer Survivors

‘Admire the Survivors’ Campaign Featuring Breast Cancer Survivors

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

It is estimated that in 2022 there will be 288,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women. Currently there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer fighters and survivors in the United States. Locals of course are among this statistic and Uintah Basin Healthcare, Urban Tulip Studios and Ooh LaLa & Friends invite […]

Inktober and Other Events at the Uintah County Heritage Museum

Inktober and Other Events at the Uintah County Heritage Museum

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Locals have a place to share their art this month as part of Inktober! Inktober was created by art lover Jake Parker in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. […]

Dinosaur National Monument in a Video Game?

Dinosaur National Monument in a Video Game?

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument is popping up in the gaming world if you can believe it. A research report from the University of Birmingham about assessing the educational potential of video games, analyzes the representation of paleontology in hundreds of video games. In that research report it mentions the game ‘American Truck Simulator’ in which “gamers” […]

Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Statistics

Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Statistics

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District has released their statistics for August and September. Animal control officers answered 595 calls for service and drove 6,330 miles. At the Animal Shelter there were 166 felines, 145 canines and 5 guinea pigs impounded. Of those animals that were impounded 70 were claimed, 28 were […]

Semi Carrying Hay Overturns On SR-191 North Of Vernal

Semi Carrying Hay Overturns On SR-191 North Of Vernal

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Thankfully there were no injuries in an accident that took place on Saturday in Uintah County. A semi hauling a load of hay was traveling on SR-191 on the upper portion of the switchbacks when the accident occurred at mile marker 368. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the semi crossed the centerline, overturned, then ran […]

Closing Arguments Delivered In Negligent Homicide Trial Of Nurse Jana Clyde

Closing Arguments Delivered In Negligent Homicide Trial Of Nurse Jana Clyde

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The retrial has concluded for Jana Clyde, the Duchesne County nurse charged with the 2016 Negligent Homicide of 21-year-old jail inmate Madison Jensen. The bench trial with Judge Don Torgerson took place this week in Uintah County’s 8th District Court after the jury trial in June ended in the jury deadlocked and the judge calling […]

Local Service Providers Give The Gift Of Family Fun At Annual Fall Carnival

Local Service Providers Give The Gift Of Family Fun At Annual Fall Carnival

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Local service providers, including DCFS and Northeastern Counseling, know how to throw a party as evidenced by the crowd and atmosphere at the Colton Pavilion last night in Vernal. The 4th annual Fall Carnival had 26 fun booths, blasting karaoke, a fire engine, bounce houses, and almost every food truck in town. Everyone in attendance […]

Uintah High Alum To Be Inducted Into Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Uintah High Alum To Be Inducted Into Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah High School alum is being inducted into the Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall of Fame. Candace Workman has been wrestling since age 7. “During her time at Uintah High, she was a trailblazer for women’s wrestling in Utah, placing 3rd at Region and 6th at State her sophomore year,” shares Uintah School District. “She […]

Vernal Rotary Club Still Looking for Winter Coat and Gear Donations

Vernal Rotary Club Still Looking for Winter Coat and Gear Donations

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Vernal Rotary Club wants the public to know they are still taking donations for their winter coat drive. Now is a great time to go through the closets and donate winter coats and winter gear. Each coat makes a difference to those in need in the Basin. They are looking for gently worn winter gear, […]

Fishing Regulations Established For Roundtail Chub As Sportfish

Fishing Regulations Established For Roundtail Chub As Sportfish

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Local anglers listen up! The Utah Wildlife Board is now classifying roundtail chub as a sportfish and have established fishing regulations for the species. Some approved changes will now allow roundtail chub to be caught in the Colorado River from the Colorado state line downriver to the confluence of the Dirty Devil River. The daily […]

“Inflation-Proof Your Grocery Budget” & Other Duchesne Library System Events

“Inflation-Proof Your Grocery Budget” & Other Duchesne Library System Events

Oct 7, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Library System is offering an abundance of community activities this month. The Utah State University Extension will be presenting a financial workshop titled “Inflation-Proof Your Grocery Budget” on October 18th at 7:00pm at the Duchesne Branch Library. Experts will discuss tried and true ways of getting through these challenging, tight times. Duchesne […]