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What’s Happening At The Roosevelt Branch Library?

What’s Happening At The Roosevelt Branch Library?

Jul 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Branch Library now has self-checkout for patrons in a hurry or just wanting to check out their items themselves. There will still be a librarian to check out items like always and the self-checkout is just an added option. Also keep in mind that the Roosevelt Branch Library has activities to keep everyone […]

2 Sent To Hospital After RV Pulls In Front Of Semi On Highway 40

2 Sent To Hospital After RV Pulls In Front Of Semi On Highway 40

Jul 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A crash on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir sent 2 people to the hospital on Sunday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident took place at 12:15 pm when a vehicle pulled in front of a semi. The empty tanker was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 when a motorhome pulling a boat pulled in front […]

Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Rape/Stealing Car Following Rave Party

Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Rape/Stealing Car Following Rave Party

Jul 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A rave party in the Strawberry River Road area of Duchesne County resulted in arrest for one man in attendance who was accused of rape and then took a vehicle without permission, fleeing the situation before cops arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 29-year-old Ali Foulad was accused of rape the morning after […]

Man Flees Dollar Tree When Told He was Under Arrest On 2 No-Bail Warrants

Man Flees Dollar Tree When Told He was Under Arrest On 2 No-Bail Warrants

Jul 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man with two no-bail warrants for his arrest tried to evade the situation after being approached by an officer in the Roosevelt Dollar Tree on July 2nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Kody Gene Kimbel fled from the store but was apprehended in the parking lot. Kimbel had a .22 handgun […]

State Fire Officials Seeing Increase In Fire Activity

State Fire Officials Seeing Increase In Fire Activity

Jul 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fires caused by motor vehicles and fires related to debris burns are up this year.  The Utah Fire Sense website says it is important for all travelers to check that your brakes and tires are in good condition. Worn-out brake pads and tires and low tire pressure can expose the rim, creating sparks. When towing, […]

BLM To Gather Over 500 Wild Horses In Rock Springs Area

BLM To Gather Over 500 Wild Horses In Rock Springs Area

Jul 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wild horses in the management area near Rock Springs will soon be gathered. The Bureau of Land Management announced this week that they will begin a wild horse gather on or after August 15th in southwest Wyoming’s White Mountain Herd Management Area. “The gather is being conducted to prevent further deterioration of land health due […]

Wanted Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Roosevelt

Wanted Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Roosevelt

Jul 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man with a warrant for his arrest was arrested on June 28th after an officer noticed a motorcycle with a man on it matching the description of the fugitive dispatch had put out a notice about. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old James Earl Lee was driving past the smoke shop in […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Kristy Groves as New Forest Supervisor

Ashley National Forest Announces Kristy Groves as New Forest Supervisor

Jul 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has a new Forest Supervisor. Kristy Groves has been selected as the Forest Supervisor and begins her position on July 14th. She is currently serving as Acting Forest Supervisor and was the District Ranger for the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District on the Ashley National Forest for the last 13 years. “I am honored […]

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