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Yelling Man On Moped Arrested For DUI; Is Repeat Offender

Yelling Man On Moped Arrested For DUI; Is Repeat Offender

Oct 4, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man on a moped was arrested last Friday on multiple offenses in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man who was just generally yelling. Officers responded to the area and passed a man on a moped who could be heard yelling while […]

Man Arrested After Hitting Ex Over Head With Beer Bottle

Man Arrested After Hitting Ex Over Head With Beer Bottle

Oct 3, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man was arrested last week after a domestic disturbance involving his ex-wife. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a call in which the complainant reported being hit over the head with a bottle. The victim was found with injuries consistent to the claim with a laceration on […]

Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A tragic fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday, October 1st. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:41 pm, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling westbound on Highway 40 near milepost 36 when the Volkswagen crossed the center line for unknown reasons, impacting a Dodge Ram 2500 truck head-on traveling eastbound. “A female […]

Big Break In Cold Case Leads Investigators To Starvation Reservoir

Big Break In Cold Case Leads Investigators To Starvation Reservoir

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big break in a cold case brought investigators to Starvation Reservoir on Monday. AFox13 report shares that a vehicle with human remains inside was found and crews wereworking together to pull the vehicle out of the reservoir. While details on which cold casethis related to were not shared, it was confirmed to the news […]

Evacuations Ordered Due To Yellow Lake Fire

Evacuations Ordered Due To Yellow Lake Fire

Sep 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Yellow Lake Fire on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District was estimated on Sunday night at 1,500 acres burning in timber as well as standing dead and down timber. Resources on scene on Sunday were 4 air tankers, 5 engines, 2 helicopters and 2 crews with additional resources ordered. An area closure was announced, stating that […]

2024 Uintah Basin Energy Summit Underway

2024 Uintah Basin Energy Summit Underway

Sep 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Conference Center filled up yesterday and will again today for the 2024Uintah Basin Energy Summit. Among Wednesday’s presentations, a panel of industryleaders had a discussion on overcoming current challenges and constraints. RikkiHrenko-Browning, President of the Utah Petroleum Association, led the panel discussionthat included leaders from XCL Resources, Uinta Wax, Javelin and more. When […]

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Jon Stearmer visited the Evans Family Media studios last week to lend his expertise on the topic of the Uinta Basin Railway. In June 2024, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project. Despite securing the proper permits, environmental lawsuits led to the project’s […]

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The 16-year-old brought into custody for allegedly fatally shooting a 14-year-old in Duchesne County on Sunday has been charged as an adult in 8th District Court. Haegan Ray Sagers has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Murder and 1st Degree Felony Discharge of a Firearm. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 22nd, deputies […]

Roosevelt Jr. High Goes On Lockdown On Thursday Due To Reported Threat

Roosevelt Jr. High Goes On Lockdown On Thursday Due To Reported Threat

Sep 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt Jr. High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday at around 1:00pm after Roosevelt City Police Department was made aware of a warning that had been circulated regarding threats of a shooting at the Roosevelt Jr. High School. “Officers were able to identify and make contact with the suspect and after investigating, determined that […]