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Sterling Fire 100% Contained

Sterling Fire 100% Contained

Jun 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Sterling Fire has reached 100 percent containment. Ashley National Forest provided updates on the wildfire, announcing this week that the fire has been declared controlled and reached that 100 percent mark. “Fire resources will remain vigilant, patrolling the area to identify and address remaining hot spots and hazards,” shares the announcement. The lightning caused […]

Uintah School Board Public Hearing Scheduled For Proposed Judgement Levy

Uintah School Board Public Hearing Scheduled For Proposed Judgement Levy

Jun 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A public hearing has been scheduled concerning a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District to make up for a $390,482 dollar budget shortfall caused by a recent property tax appeal. “A large company in Uintah County successfully appealed the state’s tax assessment,” shares the District’s announcement. “As a result, the Uintah School District has […]

Altamont Man Arrested On Abuse Of A Child With A Disability

Altamont Man Arrested On Abuse Of A Child With A Disability

Jun 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An Altamont man was arrested last week after allegedly beating an Autistic 11-year-old boy. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Duchesne County deputies responded to a call but when they arrived at the Altamont address, the accused had left the residence and refused to return. Deputies were told that Simon Bosch was intoxicated and […]

Women With Methamphetamine Arrested Following Traffic Stop

Women With Methamphetamine Arrested Following Traffic Stop

Jun 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Two occupants of a vehicle traveling on Highway 40 in the Naples area were arrested last week after being pulled over on a traffic violation. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver identified herself as Taunilee Accuttoroop and the passenger as Tracy Hamilton. A K9 officer arrived on scene and K9 Murph gave […]

Rocky Mountain Power Message As Record Temperatures Heat Up

Rocky Mountain Power Message As Record Temperatures Heat Up

Jun 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The afternoon heat today is expected to break daily high temperature records across the state. Rocky Mountain Power issued a message about the increasing seasonal temperatures. “More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season than at any other time of the year,” said Curt Mansfield, Rocky Mountain Power senior vice president of […]

Daggett County Event Season Ramping Up

Daggett County Event Season Ramping Up

Jun 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Daggett County is well into their busy season with a full lineup of events. Today is the Daggett County Cow Country Junior Rodeo followed by Team Roping School this Friday and Saturday. The Flaming Gorge Ducks Unlimited Fishing Derby is also happening this Saturday and Sunday hosted by the Hub. There are cash prizes up […]

Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians

Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians

Jun 19, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A competition is adding to the community involvement with the Summer Reading program at Uintah County Library. The challenge was issued by the librarians to see who could read more this summer, community members or the librarians. While the competition is close, it was announced on Wednesday that the librarians are in the lead! In […]

DUI Arrest Made Of Hit And Run Driver Who Tried To Evade Police

DUI Arrest Made Of Hit And Run Driver Who Tried To Evade Police

Jun 19, 2025 · Basin Now · News

Officers eventually cornered and arrested a DUI driver in Uintah County that had initially been called in after running into a fence and then leaving the scene. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call of a hit and run by a tan Chevrolet Suburban. Officers located the vehicle traveling in the […]

Vernal Man Being Held On Rape Charges Facing Additional Sexual Abuse Charge

Vernal Man Being Held On Rape Charges Facing Additional Sexual Abuse Charge

Jun 18, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man being held in Uintah County Jail on 1st Degree Felony charges of rape that allegedly took place in April is now facing another felony charge related to an assault on a different individual. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 19-year-old Kelby Lane is charged with 2nd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse […]

AVWSID Announces Increased Rates Due To Drought Conditions

AVWSID Announces Increased Rates Due To Drought Conditions

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District has provided information on a rate increase related to drought conditions that will apply to June usage and will be active throughout the summer. Details have been provided on the District’s website, stating, “On June 4th, 2025, the District Board of Trustees held a special public rate hearing […]

Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Uintas

Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Uintas

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Investigators report that an incident in which a 2-year-old boy died over the weekend in the Uinta mountains was a tragic accident. Officials received the report of a missing toddler in the Manorlands area at approximately 10:15 on the morning of June 14th. Tragically, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a civilian in the area located the […]

Uintah All Wheels Park Progressing; Reminder To Stay Out Of Construction Area

Uintah All Wheels Park Progressing; Reminder To Stay Out Of Construction Area

Jun 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Exciting things are happening at the Uintah Recreation property next to the Uintah Recreation Center. Uintah Special Service District 1 provided a brief update and important reminder concerning the All-Wheels Park currently under construction, along with an exciting aerial view of the course. “Construction is still in full swing, and we’re making great progress,” shares […]