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Dead Puppies Result In Moffat County Animal Cruelty Investigation

Dead Puppies Result In Moffat County Animal Cruelty Investigation

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dead puppies found in Moffat County are being investigated as a case of animal cruelty and tips from the public are invited. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that a deputy discovered a dead puppy near the intersection of Moffat County Road 22 and 24 and upon further inspection, additional puppies were found, three having been […]

Meet The Candidate: Tom Hansen For Utah House District 67

Meet The Candidate: Tom Hansen For Utah House District 67

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tom Hansen, the endorsed Republican Convention nominee for Utah House District 67, recently gave an interview with Evans Family Media and the interview is available to listen to. Hansen was a Convention only candidate and is running against incumbent Christine Watkins. Hansen is a teacher of 29 years, a small business owner, Emery County Republican Chair, […]

DWR: Free Fishing Day Coming Up

DWR: Free Fishing Day Coming Up

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special opportunity to make memories and try something new comes with the right price tag. The DWR has announced that Free Fishing Day, which allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license, will be Saturday, June 8th. Every summer, this event offers an easy way to get outdoors and […]

Cutting Down Trees To Create Structures Prohibited On Forest

Cutting Down Trees To Create Structures Prohibited On Forest

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

For many, the launch of summer is synonymous with getting out into nature and enjoying time on the mountain. Ashley National Forest welcomes visitors but has issued a firm reminder that all need to be respectful of the natural resources and the opportunities they provide. “We encourage visitors to travel responsibly, respect the rights of […]

‘Let’s Go – A John Wesley Powell Story’ Preparing For Debut

‘Let’s Go – A John Wesley Powell Story’ Preparing For Debut

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A stage production will soon join the list of ways that locals celebrate a miraculous and daring adventure that is part of regional history. “155 years ago John Wesley Powell and nine companions pushed off from Expedition Island in Green River, Wyoming. Three months later six men worn down to near death emerged out of […]

Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project

Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project

May 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe has unveiled the Willow Creek Microgrid project. According to a press release from the Ute Indian Tribe, the project features a state-of-the-art solar array integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System. “This advanced setup maximizes solar energy’s potential by efficiently harnessing sunlight and storing excess power in high-tech batteries for later […]

Man Brought In On Extraditable Warrant From New Mexico Resists Arrest

Man Brought In On Extraditable Warrant From New Mexico Resists Arrest

May 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man wanted on an extraditable warrant was arrested in Uintah County last weekend but he didn’t make it easy on the officers. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 23-year-old Martin Sanchez Calderon had an active and extraditable warrant from New Mexico and during the arrest he actively resisted and repeatedly kneed one of […]

Referendum Application Submitted To Repeal Sales Tax Increase

Referendum Application Submitted To Repeal Sales Tax Increase

May 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Clerk Auditor has confirmed that his office received a Referendum application on Thursday regarding the 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase for public safety approved by the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday. The Utah State Legislature approved the implementation of the tax in the last legislative session to allow Counties to collect 0.3% […]

Closed Fire Season Begins June 1st

Closed Fire Season Begins June 1st

May 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday that hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the first of June and that also marks the start of the closed fire season in Utah. According to the DNR, an abundant amount of fine, flashy fuels have grown tall and thick in many places, already creating […]

Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation

Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation

May 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known for moving troops around the borders of Austria and Italy during World […]

DWR: Fishing Spots To Enjoy Over Memorial Day Weekend

DWR: Fishing Spots To Enjoy Over Memorial Day Weekend

May 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has ideas of the best fishing spots to hit over Memorial Day weekend. For anglers with fishing experience who want to visit a larger waterbody with additional fishing opportunities, here are the top recommendations for our area: Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County offers pretty consistent fishing all summer long for […]

UB Narcotics Strike Force Raid Discovers Bags Of Fentanyl Floating In Toilet

UB Narcotics Strike Force Raid Discovers Bags Of Fentanyl Floating In Toilet

May 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A search warrant executed at an apartment in the neighborhood north of Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal ended in arrest last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the US Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force executed the search warrant and among those arrested was 26-year-old Devon James Scott […]