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John Curtis Interview Available On BasinNow.com

John Curtis Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Dec 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Congressman and Senator-elect John Curtis visited the Uintah Basin on Friday and among his stops was a visit to the Evans Family Media studios for an interview. Curtis gave his opinion and insight on some hot topics nationally. He shares his perspective on the Senate’s role to ‘advise and consent’ as Trump continues to make […]

McConkie Ranch Utilizes Grant Funding To Protect Rock Imagery

McConkie Ranch Utilizes Grant Funding To Protect Rock Imagery

Dec 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Improvements and protections to McConkie Ranch have occurred thanks to a partnership with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. According to a Utah SHPO announcement, ranch owners partnered with them to receive a matching grant to help protect the rock imagery and develop educational resources on the significance of the site. The educational materials are […]

Uintah County Farm Family Wins Achievement Award From Utah Farm Bureau

Uintah County Farm Family Wins Achievement Award From Utah Farm Bureau

Dec 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Farm Bureau has some exciting news coming from northeastern Utah. Lee and Jayla Hanberg of Uintah County have been announced the winners of the Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers ‘Achievement Award’. The award was presented at the recent Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention and is considered the top honor for young […]

Utah Methane Emissions Declining

Utah Methane Emissions Declining

Dec 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It may not be national news but it should be. A report from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program shows that “Methane emissions from the country’s top oil and gas-producing basins have fallen 44 percent since 2011.” What’s even bigger news is this decrease came even as the country shattered energy production records when “the […]

Woman Arrested After Reporting False Emergency

Woman Arrested After Reporting False Emergency

Dec 17, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman was eventually arrested after contacting authorities and reporting a false emergency in the Neola area over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a woman had called into dispatch reporting that there was a house in which she could hear small children screaming inside the residence. She also reported hearing gunshots […]

Wanted Man Evades Police Before Arrest

Wanted Man Evades Police Before Arrest

Dec 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man was arrested after evading police last week. According to the Probable Cause Statement, a law enforcement officer assigned to the Uintah Ouray Trails Task Force observed a vehicle traveling southbound on 7500 East believed to belong to Franklin Burson who was wanted on a Board of Pardons warrant. “After the vehicle […]

Daggett County Experiences Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake On Sunday

Daggett County Experiences Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake On Sunday

Dec 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Earthquakes are happening all the time and while one recorded in Northeastern Utah over the weekend was still just a Micro Earthquake, it is among the largest recorded this month in Utah. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the Magnitude 2.8 quake was recorded in Daggett County on December 15th at 9:28am. The […]

Fatal Rollover Crash

Fatal Rollover Crash

Dec 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Saturday, December 14th, at 2:16pm, Utah Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 6 at Mile Marker 184. According to UHP, a black Kia Soul was traveling East during winter conditions. The driver of the Kia Soul lost control of the vehicle, spinning into westbound lanes. A white Kia Sportage traveling westbound […]

Duchesne County Seeking Resumes For Open Board Positions

Duchesne County Seeking Resumes For Open Board Positions

Dec 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission is seeking resumes for several board positions. Individuals who are from Duchesne, Neola, Fruitland, and Tabiona/Hanna that are interested in serving on the Duchesne County Trails Committee are invited to submit a resume. The term runs through 2028 with the possibility of being reappointed for an additional four years. Meetings are […]

Uintah School Board Hires New District Business Administrator

Uintah School Board Hires New District Business Administrator

Dec 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has a new Business Administrator. D. Troy Timothy is a Uintah High graduate who has worked the past 25 years in finance for major companies around the country. “I’ve generally worked for publicly traded companies, Fortune 500 type companies that are listed on the stock exchange. We follow a lot of regulatory […]

Tabiona 5th Graders Enjoy D.A.R.E. Graduation

Tabiona 5th Graders Enjoy D.A.R.E. Graduation

Dec 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tabiona’s 5th graders are ready to lead the way in setting a good example at school, home, and beyond. The 5th grade students of Mrs. Jones and Ms. Betsy participated in the 2024 D.A.R.E. program and recently had their graduation day. The D.A.R.E. program teaches youth to be empowered, to respect others, and enjoy lives […]