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No Headlights Traffic Stop Ends In Warrant Arrest

No Headlights Traffic Stop Ends In Warrant Arrest

Nov 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop for having no headlights ended in arrest for a man on Friday in Uintah County. The officer initiated the stop for the equipment violation but a records check returned that the registration on the vehicle was revoked. According to the Probable Cause Statement, it was also found that the vehicle had no […]

Know When You’re Too Tired To Drive

Know When You’re Too Tired To Drive

Nov 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fatigue caused crashes are on the rise and agencies are encouraging the public to give some serious thought to knowing when you are too tired to drive. According to the National Safety Council, drowsy driving is similar to driving under the influence of alcohol, impacting reaction times and the ability to stay focused on the road. […]

Accident In Terra Academy Parking Lot Sends Student To Hospital

Accident In Terra Academy Parking Lot Sends Student To Hospital

Nov 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

What started off as students goofing around in the parking lot of Terra Academy ended with a student in the hospital on Monday morning. Vernal PD provided the details of what happened in a news release on Monday afternoon. “On November 4th, two juveniles were riding on the hood of a vehicle in the parking […]

Student Injured In Accident At Terra Academy

Student Injured In Accident At Terra Academy

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A student was injured in an accident at Terra Academy on Monday morning. Executive Director Bill Zenner sent the following message to parents at about 10:30am. “To Our Terra Community: We would like to share with you that there was an accident today that involved a few Terra students. One of the students was injured and […]

Election Day Tomorrow

Election Day Tomorrow

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s Election Day Eve and if you haven’t already sent in your ballot it’s time to make it happen. Remember, if you decide to mail your ballot, it must be postmarked November 4th or before and mail will not always be postmarked the same day you put it in your mailbox or at a mailing […]

What’s In Store This November At The Roosevelt Branch Library?

What’s In Store This November At The Roosevelt Branch Library?

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt branch of the Duchesne County Library System stays busy with community events and visiting patrons. Aside from regular closed hours, the library will be closed November 11th for Veterans Day and November 28th, 29th, and 30th for Thanksgiving. Book Club for the book ‘Everything Sad Is Untrue’ is tomorrow at 6pm, Kids’ Library […]

Holiday Recipes Invited For Uintah County Holiday Cookbook

Holiday Recipes Invited For Uintah County Holiday Cookbook

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Holiday baking and cooking is a guaranteed way to get into the holiday spirit and if you’re not quite ready for that, the Uintah County Library has something to just get you looking ahead to the holidays. The library is compiling a cookbook, specifically for the holidays, and you’re invited to contribute. “This year we […]

Tooele Man Charged In 1972 Uintah County Cold Case

Tooele Man Charged In 1972 Uintah County Cold Case

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

DNA evidence has identified the second suspect in what had been a 50 year old cold murder/rape case out of Uintah County and a murder charge has been filed. On November 26th, 1972, Gregory Dahl Nickell and his date were parked at the scenic overlook sometime after 1 a.m. when a man knocked on Nickell’s […]

Inmate Admits To Sprinkling Meth On Fellow Inmates Food

Inmate Admits To Sprinkling Meth On Fellow Inmates Food

Nov 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail allegedly admitted to sprinkling meth on fellow inmates’ food and is now facing charges for the illegal behavior. 20-year-old Kane Olvera-Swain was arrested on October 21st on charges of lewdness, disorderly conduct, and drugs. ABC4 reports that while in the Duchesne County Jail, it was found that Kane […]

Roosevelt City Halloween Parade Enjoys Great Weather And Great Turnout

Roosevelt City Halloween Parade Enjoys Great Weather And Great Turnout

Nov 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Main Street was buzzing with excitement yesterday as mini witches, superheroes, ghosts, and princesses lined up around the block to add to their candy spoils. Marion’s owner Chad Mortenson has participated in the event from the beginning for about 12 years. “This event has been wonderful,” shared Mortenson as he handed out candy. […]