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Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A tragic fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday, October 1st. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:41 pm, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling westbound on Highway 40 near milepost 36 when the Volkswagen crossed the center line for unknown reasons, impacting a Dodge Ram 2500 truck head-on traveling eastbound. “A female […]

Yellow Lake Fire Grows To 2,300 Acres

Yellow Lake Fire Grows To 2,300 Acres

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of Monday’s last report, the Yellow Lake Fire has grown to 2300 acres and is still 0percent contained. “The fire is actively burning in timber and standing dead and downtrees,” shares the Monday update from Utah Fire Info. “It has crossed onto the east sideof Highway 35, west of Potts Hollow. Fire behavior is […]

Uintah High School Students Honored By National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Uintah High School Students Honored By National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two Uintah High School students have earned recognition by an elite national program.James Kinsey and Lois Lyman have been named Commended Students by the NationalMerit Scholarship Corporation. “Those who are being recognized as CommendedStudents have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” shares James C.Wittenberg, NMSC’s director of scholarship administration. “Recognizing theaccomplishments of students like James […]

DWR: Vernal Events Provide Chance To See Sandhill Cranes In The Wild

DWR: Vernal Events Provide Chance To See Sandhill Cranes In The Wild

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Locals may not realize their luck! While bird watchers travel hundreds and sometimesthousands of miles to hear the rattling call and see the unique dance of a certain largemigratory bird, the experience is just a short drive away for those living in the UintahBasin. Fall is the perfect time to see and hear the sandhill […]

October Means Spooky Fun At The Uintah County Library

October Means Spooky Fun At The Uintah County Library

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Library is pulling out the stops and making this October a month toremember for all ages. An activity for youth ages 10 to 16 is coming up on October 7thwith the making of Ghost Jars. Registration is required and the activity will be held in thelarge conference room that day from 4 […]

Big Break In Cold Case Leads Investigators To Starvation Reservoir

Big Break In Cold Case Leads Investigators To Starvation Reservoir

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A big break in a cold case brought investigators to Starvation Reservoir on Monday. AFox13 report shares that a vehicle with human remains inside was found and crews wereworking together to pull the vehicle out of the reservoir. While details on which cold casethis related to were not shared, it was confirmed to the news […]

Therapist Starts Online Petition To See Haegan Sagers Charged As A Juvenile

Therapist Starts Online Petition To See Haegan Sagers Charged As A Juvenile

Sep 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Change.Org petition is circulating started by a Duchesne County family therapist calling for a reduction in the charges against a teen that allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old family member in a dispute on September 22nd. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that 16-year-old Haegan Sagers was taken into custody after the shooting and […]

Uintah County Man Charged With Escape After Cutting Off GPS Monitor

Uintah County Man Charged With Escape After Cutting Off GPS Monitor

Sep 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man that eluded arrest for several weeks was arrested last week on outstanding warrants. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 20-year-old Jaxon Lee Gross was scheduled to report to Adult Probation and Parole on September 3rd when he called his parole officer and reported that he hadn’t filed his paperwork through the court […]

Food Donations Appreciated From UPA Shoot Out Hunger Food Drive

Food Donations Appreciated From UPA Shoot Out Hunger Food Drive

Sep 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

With so many families coming up short month to month, having full shelves at the local food pantries is more important than ever. Thanks to the recent 4th annual UPA Shoot Out Hunger Food Drive, those shelves are a bit fuller. The Uintah Basin Association of Governments shared that this year, the participating energy companies […]