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House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act

House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today Act that was introduced by Utah Representative John Curtis. The WEST Act received bipartisan support. “It is critical that Utah’s land remains under the stewardship of those who have tended it for generations,” said Rep. Curtis after the bill passed in the House. “The rule […]

Ladies Night Out Raises $45,000 To Help Victims Of Trafficking

Ladies Night Out Raises $45,000 To Help Victims Of Trafficking

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ladies with big hearts attended the 10th annual Ladies Night Out in Vernal to help child victims of trafficking. The grand total for this year’s event to benefit Rapha International was an astounding $45,000 dollars. This is a significant jump from last year’s wonderful event that raised $31,500 dollars and even the year before with $34,255 […]

Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident

Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were recognized during the April 25th Naples City Council meeting. A letter from Naples Police Chief Nathan Simper was shared, stating: “In recognition of outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and courage displayed during a critical incident on February 28th, 2024, involving a shooting incident with two victims and an armed […]

Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support

Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support

May 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured in the line of duty, Sergeant Chad Watt, is a 25-year veteran who has dedicated his entire career serving Vernal City,” shares the announcement. “Sergeant Watt sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and is currently in stable condition and […]

Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard

Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard

Apr 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A passenger who was also the vehicle owner was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop in Ballard last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stop was initiated due to a non-working headlight but things quickly escalated when it was found the license plate was actually registered to a […]

USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024

USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024

Apr 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah State University Uintah Basin held its 2024 graduation services on Saturday full of celebration and fanfare. The class of 2024 consists of 137 individuals earning 60 associate’s, 56 bachelor’s, 29 master’s degrees, and four undergraduate certificates. The graduation ceremony was held at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. John Michalski, who graduated with a […]

Uintah County Man With History Of Fleeing From Police Arrested

Uintah County Man With History Of Fleeing From Police Arrested

Apr 29, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man with a need for speed was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on Thursday for exhibition driving and reckless driving on Highway 40. 26-year-old Jason Alexander Jones has a history of running from police and reaching speeds of over 150 miles per hour. On April 19th, Jones fled from a […]

Spring Rummage Sale Fundraiser This Saturday To Benefit Project Alley

Spring Rummage Sale Fundraiser This Saturday To Benefit Project Alley

Apr 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The support of the community is greatly appreciated by the people behind Project Alley. Project Alley is actively working towards establishing a women’s recovery home to be located in Vernal, Utah. Similar to Thompson House of Hope that provides an option for addiction recovery for men, Project Alley is faith based and is all about […]

Graffiti Not Welcome At Dinosaur National Monument; How To Help

Graffiti Not Welcome At Dinosaur National Monument; How To Help

Apr 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument welcomes all unless you have come to deface areas of the beautiful Monument, even in the name of love. On Friday, Dinosaur National Monument shared a public thank you to their Graffiti Removal volunteers who, in their words, love to break up relationships. The amazing volunteers just recently removed approximately 140 square […]