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US-191 Realignment Construction Underway

US-191 Realignment Construction Underway

May 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A much anticipated road improvement project is making progress. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the construction phase of the US-191 Realignment Construction north of Vernal got underway in April and is scheduled to run through this fall. An important part of this project was the Deep Dynamic Compaction and Earthwork that took place […]

Wildlife Board Approves Big Game Hunting Permits

Wildlife Board Approves Big Game Hunting Permits

May 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Wildlife Board met last week and made final decisions on hunting permits.  The Board approved a total of 80,200 general-season deer hunting permits, which is an 8,675 permit increase from the previous year.  “During our big game captures this last winter, we found that a majority of the deer throughout the state were […]

Town Of Rangely Mosquito Abatement “Fogging” Underway

Town Of Rangely Mosquito Abatement “Fogging” Underway

May 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Town of Rangely has an important message for its citizens: mosquito abatement “fogging” season has begun. “As you know, mosquitos are very unwanted guests that can carry diseases, some of which can be fatal,” shares the announcement. “The Town of Rangely is planning to begin fogging for mosquitoes immediately. This will continue as long […]

Uintah High Track Athletes Enjoying A Season Of Breaking Records

Uintah High Track Athletes Enjoying A Season Of Breaking Records

May 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a season of breaking records for athletes on the Uintah High School track team. Bailey John, Auklynd Jones, Izzie Lawson and Joy Spencer set a school record in the 4x200m Relay with a time of 1:47.69. The previous school record time of 1:49.20 was set in 2021 by Ashlyn Coxson, Jody Sagers, Josslyn […]

Duchesne County Man Facing 11 Felony Charges Of Alleged Child Sex Abuse

Duchesne County Man Facing 11 Felony Charges Of Alleged Child Sex Abuse

May 5, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is facing 11 charges of felony child sexual abuse and is being held in Duchesne County Jail without bail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 30-year-old Isaac Eduardo Jaramillo was arrested on April 28th after interviews took place by the victim at the Roosevelt Children’s Justice Center. The affidavit requested […]

Drunk Duchesne County Man Who Shot Family Dog Facing Charges

Drunk Duchesne County Man Who Shot Family Dog Facing Charges

May 2, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A drunk Duchesne County man allegedly shot his family dog and is now facing charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called and when speaking with the accused he claimed that his firearm was sitting on the couch when his dog jumped on the couch and the firearm shot the dog. Blood […]

Some Forest Roads Now Open; Some Impassable Due To Snow And Mud

Some Forest Roads Now Open; Some Impassable Due To Snow And Mud

May 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has announced that some forest roads are now open while some are not due to conditions. May 1st is generally the opening date but snow drifts and wet, muddy conditions mean some roads are impassable, especially at higher elevations and on north facing slopes. “Travelers are urged to use caution to avoid […]

Taking Wildland Fire Prevention Seriously

Taking Wildland Fire Prevention Seriously

May 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Next week is Wildland Preparedness Week and the Bureau of Land Management and wildland partners will be spreading the word all month to make fire prevention a top priority, especially as fire activity increases. “The Bureau of Land Management and its wildland fire partners need your help to prevent wildfires this summer,” shares the announcement. […]

Altamont High School Senior Arrested For Allegedly Enticing 12-Year-Old

Altamont High School Senior Arrested For Allegedly Enticing 12-Year-Old

May 2, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An Altamont High School Senior who turned 18 in January was arrested this week for alleged crimes involving a 12-year-old victim. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Wyatt Ringo Brown had been communicating with the victim on an app called Pengu that included Brown sending nude pictures of himself. In March, Brown offered to […]