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Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault

Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault

May 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend for an incident on April 13th that escalated with his neighbors. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an argument between 2 individuals had escalated as a third individual, 66-year-old Linnie Vince Isbell, stepped in. The individual being shoved and confronted by Isbell retreated into his […]

Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands

Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands

May 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A lost wallet in the wrong hands can result in a lot of damage to the victim. Thankfully, police in Uintah County were able to arrest an individual who recently chose to make purchases rather than return a lost wallet. On April 24th, a victim reported losing a wallet while on a run along 1500 […]

House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act

House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today Act that was introduced by Utah Representative John Curtis. The WEST Act received bipartisan support. “It is critical that Utah’s land remains under the stewardship of those who have tended it for generations,” said Rep. Curtis after the bill passed in the House. “The rule […]

Ladies Night Out Raises $45,000 To Help Victims Of Trafficking

Ladies Night Out Raises $45,000 To Help Victims Of Trafficking

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ladies with big hearts attended the 10th annual Ladies Night Out in Vernal to help child victims of trafficking. The grand total for this year’s event to benefit Rapha International was an astounding $45,000 dollars. This is a significant jump from last year’s wonderful event that raised $31,500 dollars and even the year before with $34,255 […]

Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident

Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were recognized during the April 25th Naples City Council meeting. A letter from Naples Police Chief Nathan Simper was shared, stating: “In recognition of outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and courage displayed during a critical incident on February 28th, 2024, involving a shooting incident with two victims and an armed […]

Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support

Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured in the line of duty, Sergeant Chad Watt, is a 25-year veteran who has dedicated his entire career serving Vernal City,” shares the announcement. “Sergeant Watt sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and is currently in stable condition and […]

Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard

Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard

Apr 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A passenger who was also the vehicle owner was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop in Ballard last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stop was initiated due to a non-working headlight but things quickly escalated when it was found the license plate was actually registered to a […]

USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024

USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024

Apr 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah State University Uintah Basin held its 2024 graduation services on Saturday full of celebration and fanfare. The class of 2024 consists of 137 individuals earning 60 associate’s, 56 bachelor’s, 29 master’s degrees, and four undergraduate certificates. The graduation ceremony was held at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. John Michalski, who graduated with a […]

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Ute Girls Softball Team Defeat a Tough Timpanogos Team in Orem

Apr 30, 2024 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute girls softball team traveled to Orem Monday to face the unbeaten at home Timpanogos Timberwolves. The T-Wolves beat the Utes 9-7 in Vernal in early April. The Utes trailed the Wolves 13-6 after five innings, then the Ute bats came alive as the Utes score 5 runs in the sixth inning and another […]