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Man Uses Bear Spray To Try And Draw Woman Out Of Camper

Man Uses Bear Spray To Try And Draw Woman Out Of Camper

Oct 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man who used bear spray to try and draw a woman out of her camper in Uintah County was arrested last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call on October 8th at around 10:30pm of a woman stating that she had a protective order against the man […]

Duchesne County Drug Charges Add To List

Duchesne County Drug Charges Add To List

Oct 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

New drug charges have been added, this time in Duchesne County, to a man with charges still pending in Utah’s 2nd District Court. 27-year-old Jordan Cache Swain is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Possession or Use of a Controlled Substance among other charges with the offense date in Duchesne County listed as October 14th. Swain’s […]

Job Corp Among Unsung Heroes Of Yellow Lake Fire Camp

Job Corp Among Unsung Heroes Of Yellow Lake Fire Camp

Oct 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A massive team of professionals are working around the clock to protect structures and communities from the spread of the Yellow Lake Fire and the Forest Service has given a shoutout to some of the unsung heroes among that group. The Weber Basin Job Corp team is putting in long days to ensure that hot […]

Yellow Lake Fire Borderline Critical Fire Conditions Forecast

Yellow Lake Fire Borderline Critical Fire Conditions Forecast

Oct 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Yellow Lake Fire continues to spread as crews battle the movement towards structures and communities. The Operational Update on October 14th reported that the fire now exceeds 31,000 acres and is listed at 23 percent containment. Dennis Burns, fire behavior analyst for the Incident Management Team, shared that they have been dealing with some […]

Governor’s Office Announces Nominees For 8th District Court Vacancy

Governor’s Office Announces Nominees For 8th District Court Vacancy

Oct 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Eighth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Eighth District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Clark A. McClellan happening on December 31st. The nominees for the vacancy are: Cameron Beech with Campbell Williams Beech & Hall; Sean Brian with Weber County Attorney’s Office; Jarell Dillman […]

Halloween Events 2024

Halloween Events 2024

Oct 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Superheroes, ghosts, princesses, and ghouls are preparing to flood the Uintah Basin with cuteness in search of some Halloween fun. The Vernal City Mayor’s Walk is on the horizon where Main Street will be shut down on the afternoon of October 26th and businesses hand out candy and treats from booths. Last year the event […]

DWR: Basic Licenses No Longer Printed And Mailed

DWR: Basic Licenses No Longer Printed And Mailed

Oct 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Effective immediately, the DWR will only be printing game permits that require physical tagging. Basic fishing, hunting, combination and other licenses will not be printed and mailed. You may use the DWR mobile app, use the receipt copy provided at the end of the transaction or contact a DWR office to obtain a copy. You […]

When To Worry About Wildfire Smoke And What To Do

When To Worry About Wildfire Smoke And What To Do

Oct 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The wildfire smoke has come and gone this fall but when should one worry about the exposure. Ute Tribe Emergency Management has shared information about who is at risk and what to do. First, if visibility is less than 5 miles where you are at then smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy. “Wildfire smoke […]

Sheriff Labrum On Constitutional Amendment C

Sheriff Labrum On Constitutional Amendment C

Oct 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The election is approaching and ballots are scheduled to go in the mail this week. Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum has a message for local voters with information on state Constitutional Amendment C found on the ballot this year. Sheriff Labrum on why Constitutional Amendment C is important, states, “Utah Amendment C establishes in Utah’s […]