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Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County

Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County

Nov 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which the property owner, who had been in the hospital, returned home to […]

Ute Fish And Wildlife Officer Sentenced In 2022 Shooting In Uinta Canyon

Ute Fish And Wildlife Officer Sentenced In 2022 Shooting In Uinta Canyon

Nov 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer that shot two people in Uinta Canyon in 2022 was sentenced by a federal judge on Monday. Last summer, 42-year-old Waneka Rosebud Cornpeach, of Fort Duchesne, pled guilty to felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury, both while in Indian Country. […]

Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah

Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah

Nov 17, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued even during the recent government shutdown. Among the 6 individuals highlighted was 58-year-old Darwin Brock of Lapoint. The Department of Justice release stated that Darwin Brock “was indicted by a federal grand jury for abusive sexual […]

Hotel Vernal Haunt Shatters Previous Record For Funds Raised For Charity

Hotel Vernal Haunt Shatters Previous Record For Funds Raised For Charity

Nov 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The hard work, selfless service, and spooky skills of hundreds of locals was celebrated last night at the record breaking announcement of the 2025 Hotel Vernal Haunt’s record breaking results. The 10 nights of the Haunt shattered the previous record in 2023 of $73,000 by raising a mind blowing $103,500 during this year’s events. This […]

Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends

Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends

Nov 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history had finally ended. Following the Senate vote, Senator John Curtis shared the following statement: “I commend the Senate’s action to end the shutdown that has cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars and negatively impacted the lives of millions of Americans. Utahns deserve far better from Washington. Over […]

Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars

Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars

Nov 12, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was initiated. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver was […]

Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge

Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge

Nov 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split the Democratic vote in Salt Lake County. Judge […]

Woman With Three No-Bail Warrants Arrested

Woman With Three No-Bail Warrants Arrested

Nov 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A passenger in a vehicle pulled over after a registration check showed the vehicle had no insurance was arrested on 3 no-bail warrants last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers observed a drug tooter inside the vehicle and a K-9 was brought and gave a positive indication for illegal […]

Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review

Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review

Nov 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from the 2025 Approved Budget of $107,254,800. This decrease is attributed to a significant reduction in external […]

Safety Urged After Mobile Home Fire

Safety Urged After Mobile Home Fire

Nov 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A mobile home fire in which multiple pets were lost has fire officials in the region reminding all to adopt safe practices this winter to prevent tragedy. Colorado River Fire Rescue is urging all throughout the region to check smoke alarms regularly and ensure that heating systems are in safe working conditions as the temperatures […]

Uintah County Election Unofficial Results

Uintah County Election Unofficial Results

Nov 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Unofficial results for the Uintah County election were shared on Tuesday night. Uintah County voter turnout was 31% with 4,134 ballots cast out of 13,501 registered voters. Running unopposed for Vernal City Mayor, Corey Michael Foley received 1,031 votes. For the two Vernal City Council seats, incumbent Ted Munford received 883 votes, Nick Porter received […]

CIB Awards Ballard City Funds For New Road Corridor

CIB Awards Ballard City Funds For New Road Corridor

Nov 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most of the project located within Ballard City and Duchesne County boundaries and a small portion extending into Roosevelt City. The project will improve transportation access and support economic growth across the Uintah Basin, shares the […]