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Duchesne County Man Facing Child Sex Charges

Duchesne County Man Facing Child Sex Charges

Aug 18, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The bail/bond hearing is scheduled for today in 8th District Court for a Duchesne County man facing child sex charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers began investigating in July allegations of sexual abuse of a child in a Myton home. As a result of the investigation, 66-year-old Teodulo Avila was taken into […]

Man On Probation Arrested For Felony DUI After Fleeing From Police

Man On Probation Arrested For Felony DUI After Fleeing From Police

Aug 15, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man with statewide warrants stopped then took off when pulled over by officers in Myton on August 11th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, during the following pursuit, the driver, 61-year-old Paul Raymond Young, reached speeds of 70 mph within Myton City limits, driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to […]

Vernal PD Shares Back To School Safety Message

Vernal PD Shares Back To School Safety Message

Aug 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ready or not, it’s back to school time! The first day of school for Duchesne County School District is August 19th while the first day for Uintah School District is August 20th. With that fact in mind, the Vernal Police Department has some timely reminders for the entire community. All drivers are reminded to slow […]

Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for August 20th

Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for August 20th

Aug 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Emergency Management has announced that Uintah County, along with Daggett and Duchesne Counties, will be having a test of the emergency alerting system next week. It’s recommended for all citizens to sign up to receive emergency alerts but these alerts are only effective if your information is current. Take a moment to log […]

Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident

Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident

Aug 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Five deputies with Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and one of the agency’s K9 partners are safe after a marine training accident that took place August 13th on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. According to the agency’s announcement, the members of the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit were conducting a joint training exercise with the K9 Division north […]

Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle

Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle

Aug 14, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An SUV with a Virginia license plate was observed on Highway 40 in Vernal on August 10th by an officer who saw it swerving within its lane and nearly running over the curb and sidewalk multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the westbound vehicle continued straight as Highway 40 curves near 800 […]

Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting

Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Indian Tribe Business Committee hosted a meeting of the Large Treaty Tribes Coalition in Pocatello, Idaho on August 8th. The Ute Business Committee shared that “during the meeting, the Tribal leaders discussed topics including Federal policies affecting Tribal Nations, Bureau of Indian Affairs reorganization, non-profits, and Tribal coalitions. The discussion of Federal policies included […]

Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album

Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local singer/songwriter has released a new lullaby album with a very special purpose. Crystal Thomas has called Vernal home since 2021 and in recent years has been a community favorite performer on stage at Outlaw Trail Theatre and Vernal Theatre Live. Her album, ‘Dreaming in the Glen’, is a collection of gentle Celtic-inspired lullabies […]

Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair

Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are three full days of fun left to enjoy this week at the Uintah County Fair. Tonight is the Mark Wills concert at the Western Park Amphitheater. There is also a full day of activities, including the Little Red Barn, Fireman Challenge, Livestock Costume and Redneck Olympics, and more. Friday’s main event is the […]

Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident

Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged hazing incident involving members of the boys basketball team in June: On June 18th, a parent reported a possible hazing incident to Uintah High School staff. The incident involved male student-athletes who were attending a summer basketball camp […]

Beulah Fire Update

Beulah Fire Update

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on the north side of the High Uintas. It is listed at 3,352 acres and is 0% contained. Response includes 9 helicopters, 9 engines, 10 crews, and 1 dozer. There are 390 personnel currently assigned. […]