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Family Halloween Activities

Family Halloween Activities

Oct 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal area enjoyed multiple fall family events over the weekend, including a successful Mayor’s Walk on Vernal’s Main Street and the Jensen Pumpkin Festival. The Uintah County Library has a fun activity planned for Halloween night. Come dressed up and drop into the library between 7 and 8:30pm to check out the book fair […]

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Stolen Vehicle And DUI

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Stolen Vehicle And DUI

Oct 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An officer who initiated a traffic stop on a speeding car in Duchesne County was in for a shocking confession when he made contact with the driver. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer approached the passenger window and observed the driver with his hands in his lap shaking. He made contact and […]

Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest

Oct 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The driver and passenger of a vehicle stopped last week in Roosevelt were both arrested after being seen in a vehicle with a dangerously cracked windshield that prompted the stop. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer pulled over the vehicle and the driver did not have a license. It was found that […]

Freeze Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning

Freeze Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning

Oct 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A freeze watch is in effect starting tonight and running through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures will be as low as 28 degrees. It is recommended that residents take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. It’s also possible that the frost and freeze conditions […]

Ashley National Forest Details On Christmas Tree Permits

Ashley National Forest Details On Christmas Tree Permits

Oct 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The late arrival of fall may be contributing to the shock that winter is making its move and the holidays are right around the corner. With that in mind, Ashley National Forest is equipping residents with the information needed for that annual adventure to find the perfect Christmas tree. Christmas tree permits will be available […]

WHAM! For Authors At Uintah County Library

WHAM! For Authors At Uintah County Library

Oct 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Library is calling all writers with an invitation to make November count for your writing goals. The library is launching WHAM! this November, standing for Writing Hard All Month! This is a chance for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day to write, edit, plot, or […]

Inmate Charged With Rape From 2022 Events; Sex Trafficking Investigation Underway

Inmate Charged With Rape From 2022 Events; Sex Trafficking Investigation Underway

Oct 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail has been charged with Rape and is under investigation for Sex Trafficking of a minor for events that allegedly occurred in Duchesne County in 2022 through 2023. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 33-year-old Christopher James Gaddis began a physical relationship with the 15-year-old victim that eventually […]

Roosevelt City Innovation Hub Prepares For Grand Opening This Week

Roosevelt City Innovation Hub Prepares For Grand Opening This Week

Oct 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The time is finally here! The Grand Opening for the Roosevelt Innovation Hub is happening this Wednesday. Roosevelt City received funds through the Rural Co-working and Innovation Center Grant Program to renovate the old Roosevelt Branch Library into the Innovation Hub. The project had a budget of $229,000 dollars and the space is finally ready. […]

Judge Ryan Evershed Receives Appointment To New District

Judge Ryan Evershed Receives Appointment To New District

Oct 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah Basin judge has received an appointment to a new District in Utah. The Governor’s Office announced on Friday that Judge Ryan Evershed is now appointed to the Second District Juvenile Court which covers Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties. Judge Ryan B. Evershed was appointed to the Eighth District Juvenile Court in August 2013 […]

PRCA Announces 2025 Playoff Series

PRCA Announces 2025 Playoff Series

Oct 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The PRCA has announced its 2025 Playoff Series and Vernal will be the first stop made in Utah on the rodeo schedule. The year-long schedule features the 60 highest paying rodeos in the sport. The Playoff Series will culminate with the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Utah stops in the 60 […]