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12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Family and friends have identified the Roosevelt girl that was killed after being hit by a car that was running a red light on Wednesday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has shared that the girl was 12-year-old Lydia Love and described her as “pure light…outgoing, strong, full of joy, and the kind of child who naturally made […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or the owner of a vehicle shown in a photo they have shared. “We are requesting information that may be relevant to a recent report,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “This individual is not a suspect at this time. We […]

6th Annual Polar Bear Run This Saturday

6th Annual Polar Bear Run This Saturday

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Let’s go riding for a good cause this weekend. The 6th annual Polar Bear Run is happening on Saturday starting at Beer’s Harley Davidson and ending at the Gateway Saloon. “This is our 6th year putting on the Polar Bear Run,” shares Charlene Bradshaw. “We raise money and collect toys for local charities that assist […]

Roosevelt City In The Christmas Spirit

Roosevelt City In The Christmas Spirit

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is in the Christmas Spirit and inviting the public to join them. Shop with a Cop is still looking for donations to make this year’s event a success. All donations go straight to families in need during the Christmas season. Those willing to donate can do so at the front desk of the […]

Vernal City Seeking Those Qualified To Perform Water Source Study

Vernal City Seeking Those Qualified To Perform Water Source Study

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District are inviting engineering and water resource firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications to provide professional design services for a Water Source Development Study. “In recent years, drinking water availability has been an issue in the Ashley Valley,” shares the announcement. “Some water districts have […]

Ashley National Forest Announces Plans For Prescribed Burns

Ashley National Forest Announces Plans For Prescribed Burns

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prescribed burning in the region is common this time of year. The most recent announcement is within the Ashley National Forest where they will be conducting additional pile burns beginning this week. Burn operations may continue through the weekend, depending upon weather conditions. Pile locations include Marsh Bench in the Vernal Ranger District and Mill […]

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief

Dec 4, 2025 · Basin Now · News

So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but still true: this feature is also helpful when the item is swiped by a thief. A backpack stolen in Uintah County over the weekend was recovered after the owner was able to locate […]

Charges Follow Traffic Stop That Uncovered Meth And Fentanyl

Charges Follow Traffic Stop That Uncovered Meth And Fentanyl

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Charges have been filed in the case of a traffic stop that occurred last month in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle was stopped for an observed traffic violation and during the stop a state certified K9 indicated the odor of illegal controlled substances. “A search was performed and a straw […]

Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking

Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah County Commission meeting was held on Tuesday and the following are a few highlights from the meeting: The Uintah County Commission formally accepted a 1.5-acre right-of-way grant from the Bureau of Land Management for the Ashley Gorge parking. This easement will allow the creation of an organized parking area that improves visitor safety, […]

Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A scary incident took place at an EV charging station in Moffat County on Tuesday. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office issued the following official statement: At approximately 10:40 PM, residents in Maybell reported a loud explosion followed by visible fire at the electric vehicle charging station located outside the Victory Hotel on Lowell Street in […]

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment

Dec 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Utah has issued an environmental assessment that includes potential parcels in Duchesne and Uintah Counties that may be offered for a competitive oil and gas lease sale. The public will have 30 days to review and comment on the environmental assessment. The BLM proposes to lease 58 parcels totaling over […]

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Duchesne County High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest And Long List Of Charges

Dec 3, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is facing a long list of charges after a series of events that allegedly started with him fleeing from police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed a vehicle at 3000 South State Street in Roosevelt on November 28th that matched the description of a vehicle that had […]