Local News — Page 28

DUI Arrest In Duchesne County

DUI Arrest In Duchesne County

May 26, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop for speeding in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest for DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer spotted the vehicle on Highway 40 near the Ioka Lane Junction. The driver was identified as 66-year-old Jackson Lee Lough. A baggie with white crystal substance was found in his pants […]

Primary Election One Month Away

Primary Election One Month Away

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Primary Election is about a month away and ballots will be arriving in mailboxes in early June. Uintah County announced that the Public Logic and Accuracy testing of the election equipment is happening May 27th at 2pm to ensure everything is working correctly and the public is encouraged to attend. Ballots will arrive at […]

Vernal City Council Giving More Time For Water Rate Amendments

Vernal City Council Giving More Time For Water Rate Amendments

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is giving the topic of changing water rates more time. Vernal City announced in April the need to explore restructuring water rates due to the reality of aging infrastructure and anticipated water shortages. The public was encouraged to give feedback and a public meeting was held in order to hear from the community. […]

7th Annual Badges And Bobbers

7th Annual Badges And Bobbers

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s the 7th year for a special event that provides a fun and positive activity for youth to enjoy with local law enforcement. The Annual ‘Badges and Bobbers’ event is happening this year at Little Montes Creek Reservoir in Fort Duchesne on June 3rd. There are still spots for youth to sign up for this […]

Gov. Cox Issues State Of Emergency Due To Extreme Drought Conditions

Gov. Cox Issues State Of Emergency Due To Extreme Drought Conditions

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order on Thursday declaring a statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions. The announcement shares that the declaration comes as snowpack peaked about three weeks early and was the lowest recorded since 1930. Currently, all 29 counties are in severe drought, with 22 counties experiencing extreme […]

Roosevelt Arts Alliance Holding Auditions For ‘Come From Away’

Roosevelt Arts Alliance Holding Auditions For ‘Come From Away’

May 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An exciting theatre opportunity is coming to Roosevelt. The Roosevelt Arts Alliance announced this week that auditions for their summer production of ‘Come From Away’ are happening on June 1st. ‘Come From Away’ is “a powerful, heartwarming musical based on the true story of a small town that welcomed the world during an extraordinary moment […]

Vernal Man Uses AI To Create Child Porn

Vernal Man Uses AI To Create Child Porn

May 22, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is behind bars after allegedly using AI to create child pornography from a real image of a child known to him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about May 19th, in Uintah County, it was discovered that a Vernal man had produced child sexual abuse material that he kept on […]

Arrests Made After Vehicle Stolen From Roosevelt Gas Station

Arrests Made After Vehicle Stolen From Roosevelt Gas Station

May 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Three people were arrested on Saturday following the theft of a vehicle in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on May 16, Taylor Thorn along with Richard Nelson and Jesse Jones took a motor vehicle while they were at a gas station in Roosevelt. They did not have permission to take the vehicle […]

Theft Of Copper Wire In Uintah County

Theft Of Copper Wire In Uintah County

May 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man was arrested in Uintah County this month for the alleged theft of copper wire from well locations. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of theft in the area of 6750 South 6000 East in Uintah County was received on April 30th and an officer responded, observing that wires had been […]

Great Places To Go Fishing Over Memorial Day Weekend And Free Fishing Day

Great Places To Go Fishing Over Memorial Day Weekend And Free Fishing Day

May 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Memorial Day weekend and Free Fishing Day are just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, the Division of Wildlife Resources recommends several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year. For beginners, there are 57 community ponds located around Utah, […]

Roosevelt City Mayor And Councilman Teach Local 5th Graders

Roosevelt City Mayor And Councilman Teach Local 5th Graders

May 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

5th grade students in Roosevelt City have received a hands-on learning experience about the operations of city government thanks to Roosevelt City Mayor Olsen and Councilman Busenbark. The pair recently visited all the 5th grade students at Kings Peak Elementary School, Centennial Elementary, and East Elementary School, teaching them about elections and what city council […]