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Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man While Camping Arrested

Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man While Camping Arrested

Oct 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested this week in Uintah County after allegedly stabbing a man she was camping with. On October 1st, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office utilized social media to request the public’s help in locating Emily Trujillo, stating that she was last seen in the Dodds Hollow area on Taylor Mountain Road. It said […]

US-191 and US-40 Intersection Now Open

US-191 and US-40 Intersection Now Open

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation has good news for those traveling US-191 into Duchesne. “The intersection at US-191 and US-40 is now open to traffic and the improvements are nearly complete,” shares the announcement. “The new right-turn lane and wider corner will allow easier turning onto US-40 and help traffic move more smoothly through the […]

Roosevelt City Streets Schedule Update

Roosevelt City Streets Schedule Update

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City shared this week that BHI has finished all of the water line work associated with the streets project and will now shift focus to the road reconstruction. “The tentative schedule for the next couple of weeks will be to prepare 100 South, 200 West, 1000 West and Bonnie Drive for asphalt,” shares the […]

DWR Cutthroat Slam

DWR Cutthroat Slam

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local anglers have had more than just the satisfaction of the catch as a reward for catching a variety of trout species over the last decade thanks to a state program. The Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Trout Unlimited launched the Utah Cutthroat Slam program in 2016 and it has grown to include different […]

Help Name Vernal’s Newest Dinosaur Structure And Come Celebrate

Help Name Vernal’s Newest Dinosaur Structure And Come Celebrate

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The installation of a new prehistoric shade structure is among the finishing touches of the Cobble Rock Block revitalization and Vernal City wants your help giving it a name. “Vernal’s Pteranodon shade structure has landed in its new home in the back of Cobble Rock Block, but it’s missing an important part…a name!” shares the […]

Roosevelt City Hosting ‘Meet The Candidate’ Event

Roosevelt City Hosting ‘Meet The Candidate’ Event

Oct 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Now is the time to get to know the faces and ideas behind the names you will see on the upcoming election ballot and, in that spirit, Roosevelt City is hosting a ‘Meet The Candidates’ event next Saturday. “Get to know who is running to represent our city before you hit the polls,” shares the […]

Gold Cross Ambulance Named Business Of The Month

Gold Cross Ambulance Named Business Of The Month

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Gold Cross Ambulance is the October Business of the Month for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Scott Adams, who has been with Gold Cross for 20 years and as local director for 14 years, graciously accepted the plaque on behalf of Gold Cross during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. The Chamber emphasized that they are “proud […]

New Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Warrant

New Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Warrant

Oct 1, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County on September 22nd after an officer recognized him as one with an active no-bail warrant out for his arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed the man traveling in Ballard City until stopping in a trailer park. The officer placed 56-year-old Phillip T. Garcia […]

Vernal Chamber Hosts Q&A With Ashley Valley Water Board Candidates

Vernal Chamber Hosts Q&A With Ashley Valley Water Board Candidates

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is providing opportunities for the public to hear from the election candidates. The Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday hosted a candidate discussion with the candidates running for the two open positions on the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District board. Incumbent candidates Brownie Tomlinson and Boyd Workman were […]

State Parks To Stay Open Even If There Is A Federal Shutdown

State Parks To Stay Open Even If There Is A Federal Shutdown

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Steinaker, Red Fleet, the dinosaur museum and more are favorite local spots and, along with other state parks, are expected to stay open and operational in the event of a federal shutdown. Utah State Parks made the announcement on September 29th that the Utah Division of State Parks, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, Utah Office […]

Turning Point Chapter Being Formed In Uintah County

Turning Point Chapter Being Formed In Uintah County

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A chapter of Turning Point USA is coming to Uintah County. Lys Taddei is a local that enjoys life in the Uintah Basin along with her husband. She enjoys her work as the founder of Equal Equine to make horsemanship and farm life accessible to all. After the devastating news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Lys […]

FBLA Project Supports Uintah Teen Center

FBLA Project Supports Uintah Teen Center

Oct 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The success of the newly launched Uintah High Teen Center is thanks to the ongoing support and generosity of many, including students. A good example of this came from the members of the Uintah High FBLA chapter who stayed after school on Thursday to put together shower kits and birthday kits for the Teen Center. […]