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Moffat County Courthouse Project Officially Complete

Moffat County Courthouse Project Officially Complete

Apr 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

One year after the initial move in, the Moffat County Courthouse project is considered 100 percent complete. Construction began in 2021. In March of 2023, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy was received with the project 97 percent complete with only non-essential project tasks remaining. With all the construction and landscaping now complete, the official Certificate […]

Multiple Collection Sites Planned For Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

Multiple Collection Sites Planned For Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

Apr 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The DEA National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday and there are several locations where unused prescriptions and qualifying items can be dropped off for safe disposal. Collection sites can be found in Ft. Duchesne in the recreation gym parking lot, in Roosevelt at the City Offices, in Duchesne at the Duchesne County Sheriff’s […]

DWR: Where To Hunt Turkeys In Northeastern Utah

DWR: Where To Hunt Turkeys In Northeastern Utah

Apr 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s almost time for the general-season turkey hunts and the Division of Wildlife Resources has the scoop for hunters in northeastern Utah. The DWR reports that turkey numbers in the northeastern part of the state have decreased a little from previous years. “The hard winter in 2022-2023 pushed most of the birds on the south […]

Composite Sketch Made Based On Human Skull; Sheriff Requests Public’s Help

Composite Sketch Made Based On Human Skull; Sheriff Requests Public’s Help

Apr 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker is requesting the public’s help in a case of a human skull found in Duchesne County. The announcement shares that “on March 13th, 2001, deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were executing a search warrant on a property in northwest Duchesne County. During the search warrant execution deputies located […]

Man On Parole Arrested After Overdose

Man On Parole Arrested After Overdose

Apr 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man on parole was arrested over the weekend and now has new felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a call came in of an overdose in Duchesne City in which Naloxone had been administered. The man, 28-year-old Jeremy Jay Burgin, was on parole with Adult Probation and Parole and so […]

Two Arrested For Motorhome Theft

Two Arrested For Motorhome Theft

Apr 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Motorhome was determined to be stolen from Roosevelt City last week but was found over the weekend near Cottonwood Reservoir leading to two arrests. An individual reported the 1989 Chevrolet Motorhome as missing on Thursday, stating that the vehicle was being kept on her property but that the owner had died and the Motorhome […]

Today Is Denim Day To Support Survivors Of Sexual Assault

Today Is Denim Day To Support Survivors Of Sexual Assault

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Today you can make more than just a fashion statement with your choice of clothing and local agencies are encouraging all to do just that. April 24th is Denim Day across the globe. It’s a day to wear jeans to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and show support for survivors of domestic violence. […]

Local Schools Offer Fun Enrichment Activities

Local Schools Offer Fun Enrichment Activities

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local students are having special learning experiences. A recent example includes the 7th grade students of Vernal Middle School. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion attended the College and Career Awareness class along with other Vernal City employees, including Vernal PD Chief Gledhill. “Students were participating in activities learning about the different careers within our city,” […]

Roads On Ashley National Forest Mostly Remain Closed

Roads On Ashley National Forest Mostly Remain Closed

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re itching to get out on the Forest, the time for most of the roads has not yet arrived. Ashley National Forest announced that although snow is clearing on lower elevations and southern facing slopes, most roads on the Ashley National Forest remain closed due to snow and wet conditions. “Premature use of the […]

Public Assistance Requested In Case Of Man Charged With Rape Of A Child

Public Assistance Requested In Case Of Man Charged With Rape Of A Child

Apr 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker has asked the public for assistance in sharing information related to ongoing cases of a man currently charged with Rape of a Child. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared that on April 15th, a search warrant was executed on the residence of Michael Hardinger of Roosevelt. “Mr. Hardinger was taken […]