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Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County

Sep 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks – descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern Utah poured into chats on social media almost immediately after it happened. The most commonly asked question was simply, what was that!? The US Geological Survey provided the answer soon after, reporting a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake a few […]

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County

Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County

Sep 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle with a headlamp and tail light out and a traffic stop was initiated. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the strong odor of marijuana and alcohol. The driver admitted to having […]

Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun

Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun

Sep 10, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An intoxicated man is facing charges after officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct at a home near 500 East and 200 North in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the address and alcohol bottles were scattered across the front yard and people could be heard in the back […]

UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North

UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday, frustrated and confused as crews removed trees on both sides of the canal. The tree removal is part of the UDOT project at 500 North 1500 West that will include widening the intersection and […]

DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon

DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re planning to go view the red kokanee salmon this fall in Daggett County there’s a few things to remember. “Flaming Gorge is home to northeastern Utah’s largest kokanee population,” shares the Division of Wildlife Resources. “Typically, the best place to view the spawning fish is from the Highway 44 bridge over Sheep Creek […]

Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash

Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash

Sep 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown Vernal on Friday evening. Vernal Police Chief Michael Gledhill shared that the motorcycle was traveling east on Main Street at a high rate of speed. An SUV entered the intersection of Vernal Avenue and Highway 40 […]

Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old

Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old

Sep 9, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Charges have been updated on a Uintah County man who was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old with Autism he met while in the boy’s home working as a handyman. 23-year-old Jacob Kimball Bates , who is currently on the Sex Offender Registry and who was Guilty of Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse of […]

DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle

DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle

Sep 9, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested last week after she drove her vehicle off the road and then tried hitchhiking to Randlett. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a vehicle was observed about 80 yards off of the road near 1500 East 3750 South in Ballard and someone called Dispatch after being asked for a ride […]

Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Agencies Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk

Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Agencies Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk

Sep 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the fifth year, law enforcement agencies and first responders will gather for a 9/11 Memorial Walk to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. First responders from the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, Rock Springs Fire Department, Sweetwater County Fire District #1, Rock Springs Police Department, Green River Police Department, […]