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Vernal PD On Preventing And Detecting Scams

Vernal PD On Preventing And Detecting Scams

Jun 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An FBI Fraud Presentation is happening in Vernal and the Vernal Police Department is encouraging the community to be present for it. “Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and fraud can affect people of all ages,” shares the Vernal PD announcement. “We have seen a significant impact on older adults in our community, making education and […]

Roosevelt State Street Project North Of 200 North Nearing Completion

Roosevelt State Street Project North Of 200 North Nearing Completion

Jun 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt’s State Street construction work in a certain area is nearing completion. “The State Street road project north of 200 North is almost done,” shares the announcement. “Work is anticipated to be completed this week with the road tentatively planning to open this Friday afternoon, June 12th…The sidewalks, wider road, and shallow road grade/slope will […]

Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale

Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale

Jun 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A hot spot for hunting and fishing enthusiasts is the topic of a major proposed sale that is said will preserve public access. A sale of 50,000 acres of land in the Book Cliffs is being explored in a potential $30 million sale by the Utah Trust Lands Administration to the Utah Division of Wildlife […]

Vernal Woman Arrested After K9 Indicates Illegal Narcotics In Vehicle

Vernal Woman Arrested After K9 Indicates Illegal Narcotics In Vehicle

Jun 9, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal woman was arrested after methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located in her vehicle. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on May 8, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in Ballard after a traffic violation was observed. During the stop, a certified narcotics detection canine conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle […]

Pair Arrested In Duchesne County After High Speed Chase

Pair Arrested In Duchesne County After High Speed Chase

Jun 9, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Running from police and endangering the public have consequences as the following individuals learned. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on June 6, before 7pm, a white 2008 Nissan Titan was observed by officers running a red light at 100 West and Main Street in Duchesne. A traffic stop was initiated but the vehicle […]

Seatbelts Save Lives

Seatbelts Save Lives

Jun 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado State Patrol has shared an important safety message regarding seat belts. “It is a primary offense for children under 18 to be without a seatbelt or improperly restrained in a vehicle,” explains Trooper Kent Trimbach. “This means you can be pulled over without committing any other traffic infraction because the bottom line is kids […]

Vernal Makes ‘Best Places To Live In The Rockies’ List

Vernal Makes ‘Best Places To Live In The Rockies’ List

Jun 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

World Atlas has published a list citing the ‘11 Best Places To Live In The Rockies In 2026’ and Vernal is the only Utah city to make it. Also on the list are Canon City, Montrose, Alamosa, Dillon and Trinidad in Colorado; Butte and Anaconda in Montana; Salmon, Idaho; Thermopolis, Wyoming; and Raton, New Mexico. […]

Vernal Man Sentenced To Prison For Cyberstalking

Vernal Man Sentenced To Prison For Cyberstalking

Jun 9, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man has been sentenced in a case investigated by the FBI. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced on Monday that 22-year-old Jonas D. Saunders, of Vernal, was sentenced on June 4th, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of cyberstalking and one count of using a telecommunications device to abuse, […]

Uintah County Appoints Nathan L. Rawlings as County Attorney

Uintah County Appoints Nathan L. Rawlings as County Attorney

Jun 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new Uintah County Attorney has been sworn into office. Uintah County shared that a Special Session of the Uintah County Commission was taking place on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to appoint Nathan L. Rawlings as Uintah County Attorney. Following the appointment, Mr. Rawlings was sworn into office. “Under Utah Code 20A-1-508, if […]

Simplot Vernal Mine Awarded By Utah Mining Association

Simplot Vernal Mine Awarded By Utah Mining Association

Jun 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Simplot has received a much deserved recognition recently. Simplot Company announced that their Vernal mine has “once again received two prestigious awards from the Utah Mining Association: the Environmental Stewardship Award and the Outstanding Safety Performance Award. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes leadership in environmental progress. Vernal earned this honor for its innovative, science-based approach […]

Ranch Oil Wells Development Approved In Duchesne County

Ranch Oil Wells Development Approved In Duchesne County

Jun 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made approvals on the Ranch Oil Wells Development in Duchesne County. “The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize five Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating LLC (the applicant) to drill oil wells,” shares the announcement. “The EA analyzed potential […]

‘Field of Flags’ Returning On June 27

‘Field of Flags’ Returning On June 27

Jun 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time once again to celebrate our freedom and a favorite local tradition is prepping to kick it off right. “Each year, the Field of Flags creates a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served our country, our communities, and the causes we hold dear,” shares the Vernal City announcement. “Thousands of […]