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Man Steals Beer And Flees In Vehicle With Flat Tire

Man Steals Beer And Flees In Vehicle With Flat Tire

Apr 9, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A 19-year-old Uintah County man is in custody and facing a long list of charges after a series of events on Tuesday in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a convenience store on North Vernal Avenue on a report that a man had entered the store, stolen beer, and […]

Ronald Wopsock

Ronald Wopsock

Apr 9, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Uncategorized

Funeral services for Ronald John Wopsock, age 72, husband of Cindy Chapoose Wopsock, of Ft. Duchesene, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held at his home after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in the John Harmes Cemetery, with […]

Man Turns Self In For Attempted Burglary at Downtown Vernal Clothing Store

Man Turns Self In For Attempted Burglary at Downtown Vernal Clothing Store

Apr 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An attempted robbery at a clothing store in downtown Vernal was not only unsuccessful but an effortless case to crack for investigators. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the store on Sunday because a man was sitting in the Uintah County Jail parking lot wishing to turn himself in for […]

Woman Arrested For DUI With Children In The Car

Woman Arrested For DUI With Children In The Car

Apr 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was arrested in Uintah County on Friday for DUI while traveling with children in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch was advised of a reckless driver in a white GMC Yukon that was weaving all over the road. An officer located and followed the vehicle, observing that it failed […]

‘Oliver!’ Auditions This Month For Outlaw Trail Theater

‘Oliver!’ Auditions This Month For Outlaw Trail Theater

Apr 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The fun is about to begin as auditions approach for the Outlaw Trail Theater’s summer show. The production of Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver!’ will run June 23rd through July 5th and auditions call for children, teens, and adults so they really mean it when it’s announced that all ages are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be […]

Uintah County Spring Burn Instructions

Uintah County Spring Burn Instructions

Apr 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Spring is in the air and that means it is time to get your yard cleaned up and ready for summer fun. The Uintah County spring burn window is open through May 30th and Uintah Fire District has important instructions for all citizens to follow. First, EVERYONE, regardless of where you live in the county, […]

Maeser Super Readers Win District Wide 3rd Grade Battle Of The Books

Maeser Super Readers Win District Wide 3rd Grade Battle Of The Books

Apr 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The winners of the ultimate battle deserve to be recognized and the epic inaugural 3rd Grade Battle of the Books is an event worth celebrating. Teams of 3rd graders from Davis, Discovery, and Maeser elementary schools sent in their top competitors to the battle held at the Uintah School District office last week. “At the […]

Front Doors Upgraded At Vernal Regional Airport Thanks To Collaboration

Front Doors Upgraded At Vernal Regional Airport Thanks To Collaboration

Apr 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Upgrades continue at the Vernal Regional Airport and the latest is thanks to collaboration between stakeholders involved. Airport Manager Ken Campbell explains that improving the entrance at the terminal began about 2 years ago when a rock island was removed out front and the driving area was raised up to remove the steps to the […]

Duchesne County Free Dump Week 2025

Duchesne County Free Dump Week 2025

Apr 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Free Dump Week is coming up April 26th through May 3rd. The event is for all yard waste and general cleanups. All loads must be secured and tarped. Unsecured loads will be charged at the regular rate. Any special or large cleanups must be pre-approved by the landfill. This includes buildings, cement, and […]

DWR: Increase In 2025 Deer Permits Recommended

DWR: Increase In 2025 Deer Permits Recommended

Apr 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

DWR biologists are recommending a total of 80,600 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 9,075-permit increase from the previous year. “During our big game captures this last winter, we found that a majority of the deer throughout the state were healthy and in good condition, with high body fat,” shares DWR Big Game Coordinator […]

Dates Announced For 3rd Annual K9 Memorial Seminar

Dates Announced For 3rd Annual K9 Memorial Seminar

Apr 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Police Department has announced this year’s dates for a special training event. Their 3rd annual K9 Memorial Seminar will be held April 28th through May 1st. The K9 Memorial Seminar was originally created in memory of Andrew Cox who passed away unexpectedly due to a fatal medical incident. The loss was widely […]