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Traffic Stop Ends In Double Arrest For Fentanyl Powder And Pills

Traffic Stop Ends In Double Arrest For Fentanyl Powder And Pills

Feb 25, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Uintah County over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 2 individuals. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer initiated a stop on February 22nd for a traffic violation. A narcotics detection K-9 gave a positive indication on the exterior of the vehicle to the odor of illegal narcotics. The […]

Senator Curtis Urges Fiscal Responsibility

Senator Curtis Urges Fiscal Responsibility

Feb 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis continues to join the conversation of fiscal responsibility in government, calling it a “leadership test we can’t ignore.” In an Opinion piece dated February 22nd, Curtis dives right into it, stating, “Federal debt has soared past $36 trillion, a figure so large it seems almost abstract. But the consequences of this debt […]

South Vernal Avenue Project Named 2024 Municipal Project of the Year

South Vernal Avenue Project Named 2024 Municipal Project of the Year

Feb 24, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal’s downtown revitalization projects are getting noticed by more than just the locals. This month, Vernal City’s South Vernal Avenue Revitalization Project was recognized as the 2024 Municipal Project of the Year by the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association. In announcing the recognition, Vernal City congratulated and thanked Sunrise Engineering, the Utah Department of Transportation, TNT […]

Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal

Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal

Feb 24, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The man who had been behind the wheel and fled from a high speed crash in Vernal has been arrested. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the area of Vernal Avenue and Main Street on February 19th after a vehicle hit a traffic light pole at high speed and the driver […]

Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic

Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It has been a difficult few weeks for our neighboring counties in Wyoming. Of course, dealing with the massive Green River Tunnel crash on I-80 that involved 26 vehicles and killed three people is ongoing and has put a burden on the City of Green River. Tragically, another fatal crash occurred this week, this time […]

Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass

Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A large load of hay ended up on the roadway after the semi carrying it crashed on Thursday in Moffat County. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that the accident occurred at 5pm on February 20th due to a rollover crash on the bypass of Moffat County Road 183 and Moffat County Road 7. Traffic […]

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Are you a working professional willing to spend some time sharing about your chosen field with local youth? The Uintah School District is seeking volunteers from a diverse range of careers to participate in Career Day events this spring. “Your experiences and insights can inspire the next generation and help them make informed decisions about […]