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Arrested Graffiti Artist Tied To Multiple Local Cases Of Vandalism

Arrested Graffiti Artist Tied To Multiple Local Cases Of Vandalism

Mar 24, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A local graffiti artist was arrested this month after being tied to multiple cases of vandalism. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a person entered the fenced and locked area of the baseball diamonds in the Vernal City Park during a night in February and painted multiple brick dugout walls, some with spray paint […]

Vernal City Part Of ‘Recreation Atlas Project’; Event Being Held Tonight

Vernal City Part Of ‘Recreation Atlas Project’; Event Being Held Tonight

Mar 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A free community event is being held tonight as part of a unique project aimed at promoting recreation connections in Vernal City. “Vernal is one of three pilot Main Street communities for this Recreation Atlas Project, working alongside Cedar City and Parowan,” shares the project website. “The Utah Main Streets Program received a Utah Division […]

Uintah FFA Earns Superior Chapter And Other Top Awards At State

Uintah FFA Earns Superior Chapter And Other Top Awards At State

Mar 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High FFA Chapter continues to show its standard of excellence, this time at state competition. Uintah High FFA earned the Superior Chapter Award, 5 Star Chapter Award, as well as the Food for America Award. Multiple chapter members were also recognized among the top winners. Lillian Strasburg placed 1st in Ag Sales Proficiency […]

Small Town Comeback Releases Episode On The Bingham Research Center

Small Town Comeback Releases Episode On The Bingham Research Center

Mar 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

New episodes continue to be released each week for this season of ‘Small Town Comeback’. The most recent video focuses on the USU Bingham Research Center. “This short documentary tells the story of the need for—and impact of—Utah State University Uintah Basin’s unique programming through the Bingham Research Center and the Bingham Entrepreneurial Center,” shares […]

DWR Captures/Collars Over 1,400 Big Game Animals For Assessment

DWR Captures/Collars Over 1,400 Big Game Animals For Assessment

Mar 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources announced this week that this winter, 1,433 big game animals were captured, providing important data about big game herds across the state. Over 1,000 were deer and the rest were a mix of elk, bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goats, and bison. “We have been conducting these captures and collecting data […]

Shoplifter Leveled With Felony Charges

Shoplifter Leveled With Felony Charges

Mar 24, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An alleged shoplifter has been leveled with federal charges locally. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Walmart contacted Vernal City Police on March 12th for a shoplifting incident that had occurred. Walmart was able to provide documentation that this person had been ‘Trespassed from all Walmarts’ in 2024. The investigation revealed that the woman […]

Community Invited To ‘Utah Court Connect’ Townhall March 30th

Community Invited To ‘Utah Court Connect’ Townhall March 30th

Mar 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A unique opportunity is happening a week from today for all to learn how to engage with the courts. The Utah Judiciary is hosting a ‘Utah Court Connect’ townhall event at Union High School that aims to introduce the community to the Justice Courts, Juvenile Courts, District Courts, Utah Court resources, and to provide community […]

New Cameras And Fencing Installed Around Ashley Springs

New Cameras And Fencing Installed Around Ashley Springs

Mar 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has announced that new security cameras and protective fencing have been installed around Ashley Springs which is Vernal’s primary culinary water source. “With the nearby Via Ferrata course bringing more visitors to the area, we’re excited to see people enjoying this unique outdoor experience,” shares the announcement. “At the same time, we want […]

Two Arrested In Moffat County During Bonnie And Clyde Crime Spree

Two Arrested In Moffat County During Bonnie And Clyde Crime Spree

Mar 23, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Responding to a call of a panhandler bothering multiple shoppers, a lieutenant with the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office helped put an end to a multi-state Bonnie and Clyde style crime spree this month. The lieutenant spoke with the woman and gave her a few dollars. “Things quickly took an unexpected turn,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. […]

2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners

2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners

Mar 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an exciting night at a favorite local competition held at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening. Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub once again hosted the 2026 Business Speed Pitch competition. “The 6th annual competition took place on March 19th at the Uintah Conference Center,” shares the announcement. “Clayton […]

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