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Intoxicated Man Rams Tractor Into Side Of Duchesne County Cabin

Intoxicated Man Rams Tractor Into Side Of Duchesne County Cabin

Feb 7, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is behind bars after intentionally driving a tractor into a cabin in Fruitland while intoxicated. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired call in Fruitland and upon arrival found a green John Deer tractor parked in the driveway in front of a cabin that […]

Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor Subject Of Upcoming UDOT Open House

Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor Subject Of Upcoming UDOT Open House

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A public open house is happening this week in Duchesne regarding UDOT’s plans for improvements to the Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor between Duchesne and Helper. “Multiple improvements are planned for the US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor over the next two years to ensure the road can withstand the projected additional heavy vehicle traffic and improve […]

Rangely Among First Recipients Of Land Banking Funds For Affordable Housing

Rangely Among First Recipients Of Land Banking Funds For Affordable Housing

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rangely is among a small group of first recipients of the Colorado voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking Funds which aims to help communities acquire land for affordable housing. The Town of Rangely was awarded $240,000 dollars. $25 million dollars were dispersed between the 16 recipients announced last week. Those 16 recipients are anticipating to […]

Roosevelt Branch Library Highlighted By Utah State Library

Roosevelt Branch Library Highlighted By Utah State Library

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The wonders of having a new library in Roosevelt are being noticed by more than just locals. One great example is that the Utah State Library recognized the Roosevelt Branch Library in its latest blog, emphasizing the impressive amount of community events now being held in the beautiful new facility. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel […]

Newcomers To FCCLA Uintah Chapter Enjoy Success At Region

Newcomers To FCCLA Uintah Chapter Enjoy Success At Region

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Never underestimate the potential of a group of youth eager to learn. The Uintah High ‘Family, Career, Community Leaders of America’ chapter competed at Region last week and all seven of the Uintah students who competed are moving on to the next level of competition. What makes this especially exciting is that most of these […]

Recording Of Flaming Gorge Fishery Meeting Available To View

Recording Of Flaming Gorge Fishery Meeting Available To View

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Flaming Gorge Fishery is a treasure to many locals and the fact that it is struggling in recent years has become a major concern to local anglers and stakeholders. The most recent update on the Flaming Gorge Fishery took place at a meeting in Vernal on February 1st and those who missed it are […]

Rep. Curtis Continues Push For Answers On Illegal Border Crossings

Rep. Curtis Continues Push For Answers On Illegal Border Crossings

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis is continuing to push on what is being called a crisis on the southern border. Last month, Curtis gave remarks during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing about Biden Administration’s border policies and their correlation to the Fentanyl overdose crisis increasing by 300 percent as drug cartels continue to reach more and […]

Vernal PD Requests Public’s Help In Identifying Individuals

Vernal PD Requests Public’s Help In Identifying Individuals

Feb 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Police Department is looking for the community’s help in identifying two individuals related to an ongoing investigation. An image of the pair is shared on the Vernal PD Facebook page and with this story on BasinNow.com. If you have any information that could help in identifying these individuals please contact the Vernal City […]

Duchesne Drill Team Crowned 2A State Champions

Duchesne Drill Team Crowned 2A State Champions

Feb 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Eagles Drill Team are the 2A State Drill Champions! This hard working team dethroned last year’s champs, South Sevier, in close competition. Duchesne won in Military and Dance and took 2nd in Show to South Sevier. Duchesne Drill has a long and proud history with this being their 16th state championship in school […]

Jagger Breaks More Records Over Weekend Of Uintah Athletics Success

Jagger Breaks More Records Over Weekend Of Uintah Athletics Success

Feb 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a successful weekend for Uintah Athletics at Region and Divisional competitions. The Uintah Boys Swim Team became the Region 8 Champions with several school records set. Jaten Barraclough, Wyatt Kiever, Cullen Thomas and Jagger Morton won the 200 Medley Relay and broke their own school record with a time of 1:40.76. Jagger Morton […]