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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Vernal

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Vernal

Oct 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle located near 600 South 200 East with its engine running that left its parking spot with a sense of urgency when the officer neared the area. The officer began following the […]

2nd Annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo A Success

2nd Annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo A Success

Oct 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2nd annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo was a fantastic success earlier this month. Utah State TODAY reported that 5th through 8th grade students descended upon the USU Roosevelt campus for the event that fosters excitement for math, science, and the arts. “We had about 1,300 students from Duchesne and Uintah County schools along […]

2025 Pheasant And Quail Hunts Include Pheasants Released In Northeastern Utah

2025 Pheasant And Quail Hunts Include Pheasants Released In Northeastern Utah

Oct 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway with the general season pheasant and quail hunts opening November 1st. “We release pen-reared pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-in Access properties around the state each week during the general-season hunt to provide additional opportunities for hunters,” shares DWR Upland Game Coordinator Heather Talley. “If […]

Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl

Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl

Oct 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran a records check on a vehicle parked at a location known to distribute illegal narcotics and found the vehicle was registered to 51-year-old Jace Lynn Bills and Bills had an […]

Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout

Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout

Oct 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah County Road Department completed the initial repair on Thursday. “We’ll need to do some work on the abutments at some point but it’s perfectly safe for now,” shares Uintah County Commissioner Willis LeFevre. “It’s […]

Meet The Candidate: Don Busenbark For Roosevelt City Mayor

Meet The Candidate: Don Busenbark For Roosevelt City Mayor

Oct 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two candidates are in the race for Roosevelt City Mayor. Don Busenbark has lived in Roosevelt for 35 years and has served for the last 6 years on the Roosevelt City Council. He has shared that he is running for Mayor to continue the great things going on in Roosevelt and to give back to […]

Meet The Candidate: Tommy Kent Olsen For Roosevelt City Mayor

Meet The Candidate: Tommy Kent Olsen For Roosevelt City Mayor

Oct 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

You’ll find two candidates on your ballot running for Roosevelt City Mayor. Tommy Kent Olsen has lived in the Roosevelt area his entire life and is known in the community for his time coaching, refereeing, and volunteering, including the last 12 years as a board member within the local electrical cooperative. When asked about his […]

Duchesne City Provides Clarification On Animal Control Services

Duchesne City Provides Clarification On Animal Control Services

Oct 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne City wanted to clarify to the public what to expect from animal control services in the City. “If you ever need help with animal control — stray dogs, lost pets, or animal concerns — please call Duchesne County Dispatch,” shares the announcement. “Duchesne City partners with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office for these services. […]

AVWSID/Central Canal Lawsuit Follow Up

AVWSID/Central Canal Lawsuit Follow Up

Oct 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Voting Rights And Prices At Heart of Failed Negotiations Between Ashley Valley Water And Central Irrigation Company Two recent Q&A sessions with the candidates for the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District board made one thing very clear: the topic of water rights and purchases is complex and anything but clear. A lawsuit in which Ashley […]