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Stolen Vehicle On Police Radar Before Owner Realizes It’s Missing

Stolen Vehicle On Police Radar Before Owner Realizes It’s Missing

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A stolen vehicle was on police radar in Roosevelt City before it had even been reported stolen by the owners. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on July 17th, an officer recognized a woman who pulled into the parking lot of the police station as a suspect from a prior day’s call. The officer […]

Traffic Stop Ends In DUI Arrest For Repeat Offender

Traffic Stop Ends In DUI Arrest For Repeat Offender

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An alcohol restricted driver was traveling in Naples on July 19th after 11pm when an officer noticed the taillight out on the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the vehicle immediately pulled into a driveway when the officer activated his overhead lights while turning around to initiate a traffic stop. The driver exited […]

Store Footage Shows Employee Stealing Over Several Months

Store Footage Shows Employee Stealing Over Several Months

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County woman’s habit of stealing from her place of employment caught up to her this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, video footage provided the evidence showing that an employee of Ute Petroleum in Myton had been stealing from the store for several months. The footage showed 23-year-old Raelee Allmon Potter […]

Uintah County Message On Future Of Voting In Utah

Uintah County Message On Future Of Voting In Utah

Jul 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County is getting the message out: It’s time to share your preference for future voting in Utah. “While voting by mail has been standard, a new law means that starting January 2029, you’ll need to opt-in to continue receiving your ballot at home,” shares the Uintah County announcement. “If you prefer mail-in voting, it’s […]

Vernal City Issues Reminder Of Parade Safety

Vernal City Issues Reminder Of Parade Safety

Jul 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 4th of July parade in Vernal was a fun success but did prompt conversation on social media about safety issues, specifically when it comes to observers going into the roadway. Just in time for the 24th of July parade, Vernal City shared reminders for parade safety. “Don’t be a road-roaming raptor,” shares the reminder. […]

South Carolina Sex Offender Newly Charged In Uintah County

South Carolina Sex Offender Newly Charged In Uintah County

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Sex Offender on the South Carolina registry is facing new charges in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a Child Abuse and Neglect Report regarding sexual abuse of a minor and the distribution of harmful material to a child. 43-year-old Hadgi Donsha Robinson was arrested on July 17th in […]

Vernal Man Assaults Roommate Twice When Denied Ride

Vernal Man Assaults Roommate Twice When Denied Ride

Jul 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is behind bars after not one but two assaults on his roommate that included abuse to the roommate’s dog as well. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a trailer located near 500 North 200 East in Vernal on a report that 49-year-old David Tell Sharp woke his roommate […]

Team Mild Bunch Wins 2025 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

Team Mild Bunch Wins 2025 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

Jul 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another exciting year of team work, solving puzzles, and pulling all-nighters for teams hunting for Outlaw’s Lost Treasure in Vernal over the weekend. This year there were 232 teams made up of 1,012 participants from 33 zipcodes covering multiple states. Team Mild Bunch was victorious in finding the key located in the Bigfoot […]

Uintah Basin Teen Is 2025 NHSRF World Champion In Light Rifle

Uintah Basin Teen Is 2025 NHSRF World Champion In Light Rifle

Jul 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah Basin teen has walked away from the 2025 National High School Finals Rodeo as a World Champion. “After two hot and windy days, first time qualifier Missy Harding from Utah tightened her sights and clinched the world championship title for the Light Rifle,” shares the NHSRA announcement. This year’s event took place in […]

McCoy Flats Death Race Breaks Record; Winner Finishes 23 Rounds

McCoy Flats Death Race Breaks Record; Winner Finishes 23 Rounds

Jul 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The appropriately named McCoy Flats Death Race took place over the weekend and the winner set a new event record for the number of rounds completed. If you haven’t heard of this race before, prepare to be dumbfounded. The participants run a 4.1 mile trail route every hour until only one person is left. The […]

Uintah County Sex Offender Arrested On New Charges Targeting 11-Year-Old

Uintah County Sex Offender Arrested On New Charges Targeting 11-Year-Old

Jul 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man currently on the Sex Offender Registry who was Guilty of Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse of a Minor in 2022 has now been arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old with Autism he met while in the boy’s home working as a handyman. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 23-year-old […]

New Details On Wild Trail Project Expansion Project In Daggett County

New Details On Wild Trail Project Expansion Project In Daggett County

Jul 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A natural gas expansion project in Daggett County has new details on what is in the works. Northwest Pipeline LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to build a new compressor station. “The proposed Wild Trail project will increase transportation capacity within the existing Northwest Pipeline system,” shares the project update. “Enhancing the […]