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Uintah County Library Receives 2024 CLEF Funding

Uintah County Library Receives 2024 CLEF Funding

Feb 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Library has received grant funding that will help with some repair projects around the facility. Library Director Sam Passey reported on the grant during Tuesday’s Uintah County Commission meeting stating that it is CLEF funding in the  amount of $10,401 dollars. His suggestion was to use it for some upkeep and repairs […]

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop On Duchesne’s Main Street

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop On Duchesne’s Main Street

Feb 28, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Two individuals were arrested after a traffic stop that took place on February 26th on Main Street in Duchesne. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer patrolling Highway 40 observed a white GMC pickup speeding and moving between the centerline and shoulder of the road. A traffic stop was initiated and the officer […]

Keys To Stolen Ranch Truck Recovered From Uintah County Jail

Keys To Stolen Ranch Truck Recovered From Uintah County Jail

Feb 28, 2024 · Basin Now · News

When a red truck went missing from a ranch on Deep Creek Road early this week it was located rather quickly and the alleged thief was found to already be booked in the Uintah County Jail. A complainant reported the missing ranch truck on February 25th and told officers that a vehicle had been abandoned […]

Duchesne County Man Facing Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse

Duchesne County Man Facing Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse

Feb 27, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man has been arrested and charged after admitting to child sexual abuse. Roosevelt City officers questioned the man after a report came from Davis County about the potential abuse. 55-year-old Steven Ken Stanton admitted to officers that the initial sexual abuse occurred while living in Herriman and then another incident occurred at […]

Traffic Stop In Myton Results In Multiple Arrests

Traffic Stop In Myton Results In Multiple Arrests

Feb 27, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Myton on February 24th resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the vehicle was pulled over for speeding and after identifying the four occupants by their drivers licenses, officers discovered that two of the individuals were on parole and one was on probation. The […]

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Gives Award For Basin Project

Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Gives Award For Basin Project

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Asphalt Pavement Association held their annual dinner and reception at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper on Monday and a Uintah Basin project was recognized. Representing Uintah Special Service District 1, SSD1 Director Cheryl Meier accepted the award for the 2023 Quality in Pavement Preservation for Seep Ridge Road. The Seep Ridge […]

Zero Exceedances Of Winter Ozone In Uintah Basin So Far This Season

Zero Exceedances Of Winter Ozone In Uintah Basin So Far This Season

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

One of the positives resulting from the mild winter this year has to do with air quality. The Bingham Research Center confirms that there have been no winter ozone exceedances so far and air quality has been great this winter. That stated, there is a risk of inversion formation next week depending on the snow […]

Feedback Wanted On Recreation In Roosevelt

Feedback Wanted On Recreation In Roosevelt

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is inviting the community to give their feedback on the topic of Recreation. Last weekend, a Recreation Preview was hosted by the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, & Recreation Committee where feedback was gathered but it is not too late to let your voice be heard. A survey is being shared on the Roosevelt City […]

Former Swain’s Employee Sporting Broncos Helmet Arrested For Burglary

Former Swain’s Employee Sporting Broncos Helmet Arrested For Burglary

Feb 27, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A former employee of Swain’s Restaurant was found at about 2:15am on Sunday wearing a Denver Broncos football helmet and carrying a large piece of vacuum sealed beef while officers were downtown investigating a vehicle burglary. 25-year-old Glendon Hardy appeared to be intoxicated and when officers asked him where the meat was from he said […]

NOAA Weather Prediction Center Warns Of Storm With Snow Squalls

NOAA Weather Prediction Center Warns Of Storm With Snow Squalls

Feb 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The weekend had strong spring vibes with families playing in the park and many stepping outside for fresh air and a nice walk. If this confused you into thinking spring is here then the National Weather Service NOAA Weather Prediction Center has some bad news: A strong winter storm is set to impact much of […]

Get Credentialed Ahead Of Upcoming Neighborhood Caucus Night

Get Credentialed Ahead Of Upcoming Neighborhood Caucus Night

Feb 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Neighborhood Caucus is approaching and will be an especially busy night for the Republican Party that is inviting all Republicans to turn out and vote in the Presidential Preference Poll in addition to the regular precinct meetings. One thing to know is that being a registered voter is important but being credentialed to vote […]

Explore Local History With Duchesne County History Center Online

Explore Local History With Duchesne County History Center Online

Feb 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County History Center historical photo project continues to interest the community by sharing local historical photos online. The Duchesne County History Center’s Facebook page has grown quickly from a few hundred to over 1,200 followers that can help the History Center identify people, places, events, and things in the photos posted. The History […]