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One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

You might be a little late to the game but there’s still time to potentially be part of the upcoming edition of a local publication. Uintah County Library’s literary magazine, ‘Beyond the Margins’, is accepting submissions for the publication’s Summer 2025 edition for just one more week. The submission call is for all local artists, […]

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

When you hear sirens tomorrow in the mid afternoon in Vernal there’s no cause for alarm. It’s just the kickoff of this year’s Special Olympics with the annual Torch Run! The Torch Run is hosted by local law enforcement agencies across the state and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies are thrilled […]

Domestic Violence Assault Ends In Arrest

Domestic Violence Assault Ends In Arrest

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A domestic violence assault ended in arrest in Duchesne County this week. On May 5th, 35-year-old Dimetri Del Wopsock was arrested after an alleged assault that took place at his apartment in Roosevelt. Investigators spoke with the victim and found visible markings consistent with the account of being grabbed by the throat and restrained multiple […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took time to publicly acknowledge the service and dedication of a special group of their team members in observance of National Corrections Officer Week. “Following an arrest, our Corrections Officers bear the continuous responsibility of managing the lives of inmates around the clock, every day of the year,” shares the […]

Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family

Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Basin Bird Festival is back and being hosted at a special new location. Hosted by the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, & Recreation Committee, the Basin Bird Festival will be at Roosevelt’s new nature park. For the last month, individuals and families have been invited to go out birding wherever they liked in pursuit of completing […]

Union Cougars Track Enjoying Season With Broken School Records

Union Cougars Track Enjoying Season With Broken School Records

May 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a great season for track and field and the Union Cougars have had many school records broken. Union Cougar Athletics reports that this season Lisa Richards jumped a massive jump of 18′ 0.5″. This breaks the previous school record set by Kinslee Drake in 2022 with a jump of 17′ 8″. This is […]

Duchesne County Man Arrested For Drug Distribution After March Overdose

Duchesne County Man Arrested For Drug Distribution After March Overdose

May 7, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend on drug distribution charges after an investigation revealed he was the prescription drug supplier in a recent overdose. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a prescription bottle prescribed to Cole Warner containing Percocet as well as a baggie containing crushed white pills was laying next […]

Meth Located In Vehicle During DUI Arrest In Roosevelt

Meth Located In Vehicle During DUI Arrest In Roosevelt

May 6, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Methamphetamine was found in a vehicle during a DUI arrest in Roosevelt on May 2nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 43-year-old Angelina Jonette Kelsey was pulled over on 800 South State Street for a traffic violation. It was noted that the vehicle had been observed at known drug houses and due to this […]

Dan Mortenson Inducted Into Vernal Youth Baseball Club Hall Of Fame

Dan Mortenson Inducted Into Vernal Youth Baseball Club Hall Of Fame

May 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A well deserved honor was given to a Uintah County man during this spring’s Vernal Youth Baseball Club Opening Day ceremony. Dan Mortenson was inducted into the Vernal Youth Baseball Club Hall of Fame. “Dan Mortenseon has been a staple of the Vernal baseball community for over 60 years,” shares the announcement. “His wife Cindy […]

Ladies Night Out Announces Fantastic Results Of Fundraiser

Ladies Night Out Announces Fantastic Results Of Fundraiser

May 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another year of incredible support from the community for the Ladies Night Out Vernal event put on to raise funds for victims of trafficking. This was year 11 of the event and they raised $42,000 dollars for Rapha International thanks to the incredible generosity of those who came. This came close to last […]