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Uintah County Man Arrested On Aggravated Assault And Reckless Driving

Uintah County Man Arrested On Aggravated Assault And Reckless Driving

May 12, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested last week after an alleged domestic assault at his home in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the home and spoke with the victim and multiple witnesses, stating that the assault occurred after Jesse Roy Nash became angry about trash and beer cans left in […]

DWR Announces Funding Award To Benefit Native Species Populations

DWR Announces Funding Award To Benefit Native Species Populations

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that about 30 projects have received funding by the Species Protection Account. Programs and recovery efforts will use the funds to help Utah species in northeastern Utah and beyond including the Utah prairie dog, June sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, bonytail, and several plant species. Approximately 48% of […]

Daggett County Commission Announces Event Calendar

Daggett County Commission Announces Event Calendar

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer events and rodeos are the bread and butter of Daggett County and the Commissioners are ready to kick off this busy season. “With the arrival of May, Daggett County eagerly anticipates a vibrant summer filled with an array of engaging activities,” shares the Commissioners. “This year’s calendar boasts the welcome addition of several novel […]

“Jump the Moon” Traveling Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum

“Jump the Moon” Traveling Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some very special artwork is on display at the Uintah County Heritage Museum. “Jump the Moon” is a traveling exhibit through the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Some of the favorite pieces are by Jump the Moon founder Michael J. Bingham. “A life-threatening accident greatly enhanced Michael J. Bingham’s awareness and understanding of disabilities,” […]

Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

May 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman is facing drug charges, including a felony distribution charge, in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Shantele Marie Christofferson was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for an equipment violation in April. Christofferson was found to have a scale on her person as well as a bag of […]

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The process continues for the environmental assessment of a proposed Daggett County project. The proposed SR-43 Multi-Use Trail Project aims to construct a 10-foot-wide asphalt paved trail along SR-43 and then along Stateline Road and Airport Road. “The trail runs along the north side of SR-43 beginning at the west Manila Utah town border and […]

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that annual fish stocking at Flaming Gorge will begin mid-May and continue through mid-June and this event offers a prime opportunity for anglers to target lake trout under 28 inches. “Lake trout can significantly impact the survival of stocked fish,” shares John Walrath, Green River fisheries biologist. […]

One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

You might be a little late to the game but there’s still time to potentially be part of the upcoming edition of a local publication. Uintah County Library’s literary magazine, ‘Beyond the Margins’, is accepting submissions for the publication’s Summer 2025 edition for just one more week. The submission call is for all local artists, […]

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

When you hear sirens tomorrow in the mid afternoon in Vernal there’s no cause for alarm. It’s just the kickoff of this year’s Special Olympics with the annual Torch Run! The Torch Run is hosted by local law enforcement agencies across the state and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies are thrilled […]