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Vernal Rotary Coat Drive Needing Donations

Vernal Rotary Coat Drive Needing Donations

Sep 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Rotary Club of Vernal is thinking ahead and gathering warm gear to share once thecold weather hits and they need your help. The community is asked to donate gently usedcoats and hoodies or consider when they buy a coat this fall for their needs that they buytwo and donate one to help support this […]

Roosevelt City Autumn Fest 2024 This Weekend

Roosevelt City Autumn Fest 2024 This Weekend

Sep 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City’s Autumn Fest this weekend is ready to welcome visitors to ConstitutionPark primarily for all kinds of fun! The hot air balloons will be out, weather depending,Friday through Sunday. The launch sites are no drone zones and violations will bereported to local law enforcement. The Jeep Show will run 4 to 8pm on Saturday […]

2024 Uintah Basin Energy Summit Underway

2024 Uintah Basin Energy Summit Underway

Sep 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Conference Center filled up yesterday and will again today for the 2024Uintah Basin Energy Summit. Among Wednesday’s presentations, a panel of industryleaders had a discussion on overcoming current challenges and constraints. RikkiHrenko-Browning, President of the Utah Petroleum Association, led the panel discussionthat included leaders from XCL Resources, Uinta Wax, Javelin and more. When […]

Rock Springs PD Seeks Public’s Help In Case Of Fake Checks

Rock Springs PD Seeks Public’s Help In Case Of Fake Checks

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Rock Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help as part of an investigation. An image is shared on the Rock Springs Police Department Facebook page and with this story on BasinNow.com. It is in connection to a fraud case involving fake checks. If you have any information, please call RSPD at 307-362-6575 and […]

Uintah School District Developing New App and Website

Uintah School District Developing New App and Website

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A recent lockdown in Uintah School District once again brought up the topic of District/parent communication and a recent District announcement could be a gamechanger in the conversation. “The Uintah School District is developing a new website and mobile app to make communication with parents, staff, and other stakeholders more effective and efficient,” shares the […]

TriCounty Health District Has Highest Fentanyl Overdose Rate In Utah

TriCounty Health District Has Highest Fentanyl Overdose Rate In Utah

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the national trend is overall decreasing, fatal fentanyl overdoses continue to go up in Utah and unfortunately, northeastern Utah is leading the way. In August, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued a ‘Utah Health Status Update’ with fatal fentanyl overdoses among the topics covered. “Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever […]

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Jon Stearmer visited the Evans Family Media studios last week to lend his expertise on the topic of the Uinta Basin Railway. In June 2024, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project. Despite securing the proper permits, environmental lawsuits led to the project’s […]

Hit And Run Driver Arrested For Felony DUI As Repeat Offender

Hit And Run Driver Arrested For Felony DUI As Repeat Offender

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A driver that was pulled over after allegedly hitting another vehicle and driving away was arrested for Driving Under the Influence on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a hit and run believed to have occurred at 500 South 2500 West in Uintah County on September 20th. An officer […]

Woman Arrested And Charged After Hit And Run Of Husband On Motorcycle

Woman Arrested And Charged After Hit And Run Of Husband On Motorcycle

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman in Uintah County was arrested earlier this month after allegedly swerving her SUV to hit a traveling motorcycle, causing it to crash, and then driving away. In case you were wondering, yes, this case of road rage was personal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the accident near […]

Dinosaur National Monument Represents At DinoFest In Los Angeles

Dinosaur National Monument Represents At DinoFest In Los Angeles

Sep 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument was represented at DinoFest over the weekend in California hosted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Amazing local Monument officials made the trip and set up a fun booth featuring fabulous late Jurassic fossils. They had plenty of Junior Ranger books and badges on hand and recruited more youth […]

Eagle View Elementary Enjoys Visit From Utah Museum Of Contemporary Art

Eagle View Elementary Enjoys Visit From Utah Museum Of Contemporary Art

Sep 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Eagle View Elementary enjoyed a special visit last week coordinated by the school’s art specialist Madison Young. Education Manager Alison Neville with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art traveled to the school in a special Art Truck. Neville was able to show the students artwork by Jean Richardson that was located in the box part […]

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The 16-year-old brought into custody for allegedly fatally shooting a 14-year-old in Duchesne County on Sunday has been charged as an adult in 8th District Court. Haegan Ray Sagers has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Murder and 1st Degree Felony Discharge of a Firearm. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 22nd, deputies […]