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Man Arrested After Using Truck To Ram Occupied Vehicle

Man Arrested After Using Truck To Ram Occupied Vehicle

Oct 1, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested last week after using his truck to ram an occupied vehicle in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a domestic detail on September 20th and found that there was damage to the driver side of the rammed vehicle and that the truck had a light […]

Aggravated Assault In The Arcadia Area

Aggravated Assault In The Arcadia Area

Sep 30, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested for assault last week in Duchesne County after he became enraged when asked what he was doing. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call to the Arcadia area on September 24th where two victims reported being assaulted by an individual that was later identified as 24-year-old Kaden […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Events Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Events Coming Up

Sep 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you are in luck. This is the perfect time to get out and observe these interesting birds. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose the best-performing bird as their mate,” shares the DWR […]

Arrest And Charges Follow Search Warrant Of Bluebell Home

Arrest And Charges Follow Search Warrant Of Bluebell Home

Sep 30, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Drugs found in a home where children live resulted in felony charges for the home owner. Officers were at the home for an inspection when cause was given to receive a search warrant for the home. During the search, officers found a black plastic trash sack containing distribution amounts of Marijuana. Inside the home owner’s […]

Uintah County Deputies And Search And Rescue Honored

Uintah County Deputies And Search And Rescue Honored

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local heroes received well deserved recognition this past week. Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue were honored at the annual Utah Sheriff’s Association conference held in St. George. “Deputy Kyle Russell and former Deputy Jacob O’Donnal were recognized and awarded the Gold Medal of Valor, and Deputy Drexson Simmons was recognized and awarded […]

Uintah County Election Information

Uintah County Election Information

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election Day is approaching and if you haven’t given it thought yet, now is the time to prepare. Uintah County has shared their Official Sample Ballot. Ballots are planned to be mailed on October 14th. The last day to register to vote is October 24th. Ballots must be received no later than 8pm on election […]

Roosevelt City Election Information

Roosevelt City Election Information

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election Day is coming up on November 4th and Roosevelt City has shared their Sample Ballot. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote for Mayor and up to 2 City Council members. Also on the ballot is Proposition #16 regarding the “ZAP” tax which is scheduled to expire this December. The Proposition asks citizens if […]

Tips For Fishing The High Uintas

Tips For Fishing The High Uintas

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Biologists from the Division of Wildlife Resources recently published revisions to fishing pamphlets, each focused on the lakes of the High Uintas. A few of the tips include getting away from crowds to improve fishing success. Bourbon Lake and its nearby unnamed lake provides a high catch rate for small, healthy trout. There’s also tips […]

Dinosaur National Monument Tips During Quarry Closure

Dinosaur National Monument Tips During Quarry Closure

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Work continues on the Quarry Exhibit Hall parking lot in Dinosaur National Monument with the famous building expected to reopen in late October or early November. In the meantime, Monument staff are providing visitors with suggestions of adventures that can still be had. Hikes range from 1/3-mile roundtrip to 9 miles roundtrip within the Monument. […]

UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected

UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected

Sep 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work on US-191 in Indian Canyon between the summit and Emma Park Road. “Approximately nine miles of US-191 will be crack-sealed to help maintain the road through the winter,” shares the announcement. “The crack sealing project is expected […]