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Woman Arrested On Warrants In Duchesne City

Woman Arrested On Warrants In Duchesne City

May 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested on multiple warrants on Sunday in Duchesne City. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers approached 45-year-old Daje Hannah Aldama on Sunday as she sat in a black jeep in the parking lot of the Eagles Nest. Aldama was identified and the officers contacted Dispatch, verifying that she still had […]

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Gala And Awards Meeting

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Gala And Awards Meeting

May 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala and business awards meeting last week at the Uintah Conference Center. This year’s business award winners were Market on Main, Dinoland Bowl, Burdick Materials, Vernal Urgent Care, BHI, Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying, and the Innovation HUB. Justin Osmond was the keynote speaker and delivered […]

3rd Annual .22 Wild Bunch And 36th Annual .22 Josie Shoot Coming Up

3rd Annual .22 Wild Bunch And 36th Annual .22 Josie Shoot Coming Up

May 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Whether you’re an “Old Fogy”, “Codger”, or “Youngin”, it’s time to prepare for the .22 Wild Bunch Shoot and annual .22 Josie Shoot coming up the first Friday and Saturday in June. The mens Wild Bunch Shoot is a growing sensation. “In just a couple of years, we’ve witnessed this men’s competition become a huge […]

Teachers Awarded $7,000 Checks As Part Of Incentive Program

Teachers Awarded $7,000 Checks As Part Of Incentive Program

May 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Eleven teachers from elementary schools in the Uintah School District were awarded checks for $7,000 dollars after meeting the high criteria for a special state incentive program. The Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools incentive program was created in 2017 and awards teachers that teach in grades Kindergarten through 3rd and achieve certain student growth […]

Rent And Doordash Among Purchases In Case Of Alleged Caregiver Abuse

Rent And Doordash Among Purchases In Case Of Alleged Caregiver Abuse

May 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County woman was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into alleged caregiver financial abuse. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an investigation was opened after thousands of dollars of unauthorized transactions were discovered in the finances of an elderly individual that requires 24/7 care. Among the fraudulent transactions was rent payments for […]

DUI Driver In Gold Sedan Hits Tree On Vernal Main Street Downtown

DUI Driver In Gold Sedan Hits Tree On Vernal Main Street Downtown

May 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A DUI driver hit a tree on a sidewalk on Main Street in downtown Vernal last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed a gold sedan with its front passenger side bumper wrapped around a tree near 168 West Main Street. 45-year-old Kevin Lee Bruce had been the driver. On the […]

Intoxicated Man Harrasses Dispatchers, Causes Disturbance At McDonalds

Intoxicated Man Harrasses Dispatchers, Causes Disturbance At McDonalds

May 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An intoxicated male was arrested after an evening of dishing out harassment in Vernal City. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 65-year-old Wayne Ussery caused a disturbance at the Vernal McDonald’s on May 16th but left the scene before police arrived. Not too long after, Ussery called dispatch several times stating he was cold […]

Duchesne County 2025 General Plan Update Community Survey And Meeting

Duchesne County 2025 General Plan Update Community Survey And Meeting

May 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County is seeking input as they work on the County’s 2025 General Plan. The General Plan is “a long-term policy document that serves as a blueprint for guiding the growth and development of a community. It establishes a vision for the future, reflecting the community’s goals and priorities, and addresses critical issues such as […]

Ashley National Forest Sites Opening This Weekend

Ashley National Forest Sites Opening This Weekend

May 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

For those that love getting out in the forest we are approaching the most wonderful time of the year. Ashley National Forest announced this week that the Red Canyon Visitor Center and other interpretive sites on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District will soon open for the 2025 season. Starting this Saturday, May 24th, the Visitor […]

Road Construction At Dinosaur National Monument

Road Construction At Dinosaur National Monument

May 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument is sharing a heads up on road construction projects underway on and around the Monument. Work has begun on the Green River and Quarry Access Roads from the Utah SR-149 boundary to the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Visitors can expect speed limits reduced to 25 mph in work zones, flaggers on-site during work […]

Man Pulled Over For Suspended License Arrested For Drug Distribution

Man Pulled Over For Suspended License Arrested For Drug Distribution

May 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man pulled over due to a suspended license ended up arrested on drug distribution charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer recognized 65-year-old Marvin Lee Jones as he drove by as someone he knew had a suspended license. A traffic stop was initiated and a records check revealed that Jones had […]