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Local ER Doctor Shares Important Summertime Safety Message

Local ER Doctor Shares Important Summertime Safety Message

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local Doctor has an important summertime safety message for the community. “As an emergency physician at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah, I see firsthand the serious, and often preventable, dangers that summer can bring,” shares Dr. Nolan Brooksby. “Whether you’re heading outdoors for a weekend at the lake, grilling in the backyard, […]

Rotenone Treatments Coming Up In High Uintas

Rotenone Treatments Coming Up In High Uintas

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another round of rotenone treatments to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout on drainages in the High Uintas is coming up. This is the 4th consecutive year that the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has coordinated with Ashley National Forest on the treatments. “Over the past 20 years, we have made significant progress on […]

Uintah County Library Reduces Hours Due To Reduced Federal Funding

Uintah County Library Reduces Hours Due To Reduced Federal Funding

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Effective August 4th, the Uintah County Library will have new operating hours. The change was announced during Tuesday’s Uintah County Commission meeting, explaining that the reduction in hours is due to changes in federal funding but still aims to maintain a high-quality library experience. “While adapting to budget requirements, the County and Library leadership have […]

Project Alley Fundraisers Aim To Help Open Doors Of Sober Living Home

Project Alley Fundraisers Aim To Help Open Doors Of Sober Living Home

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Years of fundraising and thousands of volunteer hours are bringing the reality of a local women’s sober living home closer than ever before. Project Alley has two opportunities for the public to come support this important cause as they raise funds for certain projects in the home that need finished before the doors can open. […]

Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows

Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows

Jul 23, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A motorcycle pulled over for speeding resulted in arrest for the driver in Duchesne County on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed that the driver had a large knife on his back, a firearm in his vest, and there was no license plate on the motorcycle. The man told the […]

Stolen Vehicle On Police Radar Before Owner Realizes It’s Missing

Stolen Vehicle On Police Radar Before Owner Realizes It’s Missing

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A stolen vehicle was on police radar in Roosevelt City before it had even been reported stolen by the owners. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on July 17th, an officer recognized a woman who pulled into the parking lot of the police station as a suspect from a prior day’s call. The officer […]

Traffic Stop Ends In DUI Arrest For Repeat Offender

Traffic Stop Ends In DUI Arrest For Repeat Offender

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An alcohol restricted driver was traveling in Naples on July 19th after 11pm when an officer noticed the taillight out on the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the vehicle immediately pulled into a driveway when the officer activated his overhead lights while turning around to initiate a traffic stop. The driver exited […]

Store Footage Shows Employee Stealing Over Several Months

Store Footage Shows Employee Stealing Over Several Months

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County woman’s habit of stealing from her place of employment caught up to her this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, video footage provided the evidence showing that an employee of Ute Petroleum in Myton had been stealing from the store for several months. The footage showed 23-year-old Raelee Allmon Potter […]

Uintah County Message On Future Of Voting In Utah

Uintah County Message On Future Of Voting In Utah

Jul 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County is getting the message out: It’s time to share your preference for future voting in Utah. “While voting by mail has been standard, a new law means that starting January 2029, you’ll need to opt-in to continue receiving your ballot at home,” shares the Uintah County announcement. “If you prefer mail-in voting, it’s […]

Vernal City Issues Reminder Of Parade Safety

Vernal City Issues Reminder Of Parade Safety

Jul 22, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 4th of July parade in Vernal was a fun success but did prompt conversation on social media about safety issues, specifically when it comes to observers going into the roadway. Just in time for the 24th of July parade, Vernal City shared reminders for parade safety. “Don’t be a road-roaming raptor,” shares the reminder. […]

South Carolina Sex Offender Newly Charged In Uintah County

South Carolina Sex Offender Newly Charged In Uintah County

Jul 22, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Sex Offender on the South Carolina registry is facing new charges in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a Child Abuse and Neglect Report regarding sexual abuse of a minor and the distribution of harmful material to a child. 43-year-old Hadgi Donsha Robinson was arrested on July 17th in […]

Vernal Man Assaults Roommate Twice When Denied Ride

Vernal Man Assaults Roommate Twice When Denied Ride

Jul 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man is behind bars after not one but two assaults on his roommate that included abuse to the roommate’s dog as well. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a trailer located near 500 North 200 East in Vernal on a report that 49-year-old David Tell Sharp woke his roommate […]