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Vernal Man On Probation For Child Sex Abuse Material Arrested On New Charges

Vernal Man On Probation For Child Sex Abuse Material Arrested On New Charges

Jul 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man on probation for downloading and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material online is at it again and facing a long list of new charges. Russell Eugene Drake pleaded Guilty to two counts of 3rd Degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in February 2024, having 10 additional charges dismissed. Now on probation, 41-year-old […]

New Wildfire In Lodore Canyon Within Dinosaur National Monument

New Wildfire In Lodore Canyon Within Dinosaur National Monument

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Winds and dangerous conditions have resulted in an increase in wildfires. Dinosaur National Monument shared on Tuesday evening that a new wildfire has been reported in Lodore Canyon, within the Monument. “The fire is reported to be about half a mile south of the Lodore Canyon Ranger Station. National Park Service firefighters and Moffat County […]

Senator Curtis On Passage Of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ In The Senate

Senator Curtis On Passage Of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ In The Senate

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Senate has passed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and Senator John Curtis released a statement after voting in favor of it. He describes the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as landmark legislation that secures the border, delivers permanent tax relief for Utah families, and gives business certainty on energy policy. “The Big Beautiful Bill delivers for Utahns. […]

Three Chances Left To See ‘Oliver!’

Three Chances Left To See ‘Oliver!’

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are just three chances left to see Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘Oliver!’ at the Western Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Something special about a show with lots of orphans and pickpocket children is that parents and their children are sharing the acting experience together. “I’ve really enjoyed being able to do this show with my […]

Look To The Sky Friday Morning For 4th Of July Flyover

Look To The Sky Friday Morning For 4th Of July Flyover

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Nothing quite rings in the 4th of July like a flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team Hill. The flyover will include the Uintah Basin but you need to be prepared to watch the sky ahead of the usual parade times. The official schedule released by the 419th Fighter Wing […]

Popular Hummingbird Banding Event Happening This Month

Popular Hummingbird Banding Event Happening This Month

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A popular event is happening this month in northeastern Utah. If you’ve only caught a glance of a hummingbird or two but would like a closer look, join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Ashley National Forest and Red Canyon Lodge for this year’s hummingbird banding event. “It’s a rare and unique opportunity to see […]

Meeker Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Case

Meeker Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Case

Jul 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Meeker Police Department in Colorado reports that Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a 35-year-old male and former local business owner, was arrested on the evening of Friday, June 27th, for multiple charges, including Sexual Assault on a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Enticement of a Child, and Internet Luring […]

Roosevelt Police Sergeant Named 2025 CIT Officer of the Year

Roosevelt Police Sergeant Named 2025 CIT Officer of the Year

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local was recognized at the 2025 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Utah Conference and Awards luncheon on June 11th in Salt Lake City. Roosevelt Police Sergeant Morant A. Harrison received the 2025 CIT Officer of the Year award for the State of Utah in June. “Sergeant Harrison was nominated by his peers for his compassionate […]

Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Fire Danger Alert has been issued locally. Ashley National Forest announced that the local forest area has entered very high fire danger. “While the Forest has not implemented fire restrictions at this time, many of the surrounding areas have,” shares the announcement. “If you build a campfire, do not leave it unattended. Remember to […]

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 30-day comment period is now open for the Environmental Assessment of the proposed Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex. The announcement states that the “Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing to construct a new shooting range complex on land owned by Roosevelt City that consists of the following ranges: 1,000-yard rifle range; 200-yard rifle […]

Vernal Man Who Threatened Youth At Christian Camp Arrested In Texas

Vernal Man Who Threatened Youth At Christian Camp Arrested In Texas

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal man who was an ex-employee of a youth camp in Texas was arrested on June 20th outside the camp after making threats. According to Livingston Police Department in Texas, local agencies worked together to stop a threat to children and staff at Camp Cho-Yeh that was made by Mario Bernal of Vernal, Utah. […]