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Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting

Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session meeting. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins started the discussion, explaining that the County in recent weeks learned that they have access to 119 acre feet of water out of Red Fleet that was purchased in 2014 […]

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens

Aug 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was started by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office into the allegation of Rape, […]

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody

Aug 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress. When deputies arrived an adult male was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds. Life saving measures were performed on the victim […]

Former Vernal Businessman Indicted For Scamming COVID Relief Funds

Former Vernal Businessman Indicted For Scamming COVID Relief Funds

Aug 27, 2024 · Basin Now · News

Defrauding the government of COVID relief funds is the latest allegation against the former owner of the now closed Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal. Lee Anglin was arrested on a federal arrest warrant on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue during a traffic stop. His wife, Jenni Anglin, was booked into Uintah County Jail […]

1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident

1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident

Aug 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

One woman has died and another is missing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir following a paddle boarding incident that took place on Saturday. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24th at approximately 4:20pm a 911 call was received by Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Dispatch of a possible drowning at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge […]

Patrols Increased Following Suspicious Incidents Around Douglas Pass

Patrols Increased Following Suspicious Incidents Around Douglas Pass

Aug 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A scary account of suspicious individuals targeting travelers between Douglas Pass and the Town of Rangely has been verified by law enforcement. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office issued a Public Safety Awareness Bulletin for Highway 139 on Thursday, sharing that they are aware of not just one but two suspicious incidents occurring recently along […]

Carnival Worker Arrested During Drunken Rage Which Killed Hundreds Of Fish

Carnival Worker Arrested During Drunken Rage Which Killed Hundreds Of Fish

Aug 21, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A carnival worker was arrested on Friday after a drunken fit behind the scenes at the Uintah County Fair. 24-year-old Shannia Shonie of Moab is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault and Misdemeanor Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Property Destruction, Damaging a Communication Device, Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication. It’s hard to imagine the events leading […]

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County

Aug 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stabbing victim called dispatch on August 16th at 5:17am and stated that he had been attacked without warning inside his trailer around 9pm on August 15th. He said he had […]