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Wrestlers Who Fought Grizzly Bear To Be Featured In Documentary

Wrestlers Who Fought Grizzly Bear To Be Featured In Documentary

Aug 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah High alum and former Ute wrestler will be featured in a documentary about a terrifying experience he and his wrestling teammates faced in the fall of 2022. August Harrison of Vernal was shed hunting that fall day near Cody, Wyoming with three of his Northwest College wrestling teammates when he and one teammate […]

Uintah County Man Being Held On No Bail On Charges Of Child Pornography

Uintah County Man Being Held On No Bail On Charges Of Child Pornography

Jul 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An extensive investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Vernal man on charges related to child pornography and its distribution. On May 7th, Vernal Police Department received a referral from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children regarding a social media user uploading materials depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor estimated to […]

3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt

Jul 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 230 teams made up of over 1000 total people took to the city streets, country roads, nooks, and public spaces in Uintah County over the weekend in pursuit of some quick cash. In fact, teams participating in the 3rd annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt stayed out most the night from Friday to Saturday hoping […]

Traffic Stop For Speeding Escalates To More Serious Charges

Traffic Stop For Speeding Escalates To More Serious Charges

Jul 23, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The possibility of a speeding ticket quickly escalated to serious charges for a driver in Uintah County last week. On July 18th, 39-year-old Joshua Michael Dover was pulled over for speeding. As the officer approached the vehicle the odor of marijuana was detected. While Dover initially denied possessing any illegal substances, inside the vehicle the […]

Daggett County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of A Minor

Daggett County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of A Minor

Jul 22, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Daggett County man has been charged in a case of alleged sexual abuse of a minor. 46-year-old Eldon Jimmy Harper was arrested on July 18th after an officer responded to a call reporting sexual abuse of a minor. Harper was waiting at the location with the caller when an officer arrived and he told the […]

Fire Restriction Order Issued For Duchesne County And Uintah County

Fire Restriction Order Issued For Duchesne County And Uintah County

Jul 18, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The State of Utah has issued a Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order that will go into effect for Uintah and Duchesne Counties at 12:01am on Friday, July 19th. The order states that “due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in northeastern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with […]

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding In Fruitland Area; He And Girlfriend Arrested

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding In Fruitland Area; He And Girlfriend Arrested

Jul 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A wanted fugitive from the Salt Lake area and his girlfriend were arrested last week in the Fruitland area where they were found hiding out. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that fugitive Pohiva Fatafehi was suspected to be hiding in Duchesne County and that he […]