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Liberty Energy Honors Veterans At Golden Age Center Luncheon

Liberty Energy Honors Veterans At Golden Age Center Luncheon

Nov 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An oilfield service company that makes it a priority to serve in the community, focused those efforts this week on Veterans. Liberty Energy hosted a special Veterans Day lunch at the Vernal Golden Age Center. They looked for a Veteran owned caterer and got connected with Bayou BBQ to cater the lunch for nearly 100 […]

Nominations Invited For Best Decorated Holiday Homes In Roosevelt

Nominations Invited For Best Decorated Holiday Homes In Roosevelt

Nov 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Do you love to decorate your home for the holidays or know someone that does in the Roosevelt area? Then you’re invited to join the Roosevelt Utah Christmas Lights & Holiday Homes Group on Facebook where you can make nominations. “Get ready to spread the holiday cheer!” shares the group’s invitation. “We’re on the hunt […]

DWR: What To Do When You Spot Wildlife In Your Neighborhood

DWR: What To Do When You Spot Wildlife In Your Neighborhood

Nov 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has the answers to what you should do if you spot wildlife in your neighborhood. First of all, you should always keep your distance for your own safety and for the safety of the animal. “Getting too close to a wild animal can cause the animal to feel threatened,” shares […]

Woman With Local Criminal History Facing New Felony Drug Distribution Charge

Woman With Local Criminal History Facing New Felony Drug Distribution Charge

Nov 14, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman with a local criminal history with drugs is facing a new charge in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on October 9th in Uintah County, 51-year-old Lori Diane Bailey distributed Methamphetamine to a confidential informant. As a result, Bailey is charged with 1st Degree Felony Distribution of a Controlled Substance. The […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested Again For DUI In Duchesne County

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested Again For DUI In Duchesne County

Nov 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A repeat DUI offender was arrested once again for driving under the influence in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, calls came in on November 10th at around 11:35am of a driver that appeared to be intoxicated on North Crescent Road. Officers found the vehicle idling and 47-year-old Andrew Cuch sitting in […]

Meth Arrest North Of Myton

Meth Arrest North Of Myton

Nov 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County woman was arrested and is being held without bail after breaking into a family member’s trailer house and causing damage while high on drugs. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 27-year-old Sadeena Cotton Perank-Warren broke into the trailer through a window. Sadeena answered the door for the officers and it was […]

Warrant Arrest In Uintah County Recovers Large Quantity Of Fentanyl

Warrant Arrest In Uintah County Recovers Large Quantity Of Fentanyl

Nov 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A warrant executed over the weekend in Uintah County ended in arrest. According to the Probable Cause Statement, a warrant was executed on November 9th on the Vernal residence of 46-year-old Travis Jerry Davies. “Inside the residence officers located a large amount of fentanyl pills, baggies, and a scale. A bong with methamphetamine residue was […]

Forest Closure Order Remains In Effect For Yellow Lake Fire

Forest Closure Order Remains In Effect For Yellow Lake Fire

Nov 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest confirmed that the Yellow Lake Fire has reached 100 percent containment thanks to continued precipitation but they want the public to note that forest closure orders remain in effect. “Despite reaching full containment, fire resources will remain vigilant, actively patrolling the area to identify and address remaining hot spots and hazard trees,” […]

Uintah County Library November Update

Uintah County Library November Update

Nov 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The WHAM! events at the Uintah County Library are off to a great start and there is still time to get involved. WHAM! stands for Writing Hard All Month! and these events are for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day to write, edit, plot, and meet […]

665 Grams Of Methamphetamine Seized During Moffat County Drug Arrest

665 Grams Of Methamphetamine Seized During Moffat County Drug Arrest

Nov 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Law enforcement seized a large amount of methamphetamine in Moffat County over the weekend. On Sunday, November 10th, the All Crimes Enforcement Team (ACET) arrested 77-year-old Hayden resident, John Gibson Lewis, after he was found to be in possession of approximately 665 grams or 1.46 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. Lewis was booked into the Moffat […]

Nuclear Energy Looked To As Solution To Rising Energy Demands

Nuclear Energy Looked To As Solution To Rising Energy Demands

Nov 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The topic of rising energy demands is on the lips of Utah government leaders and the solution being explored is nuclear energy. Representative John Curtis is among those stressing the possibility. He shared his support for this option in his email newsletter this week. “We want this to come to Utah,” shares Curtis. “We want […]