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Investigation Concludes Into Fatal Officer Involved Shooting In Moffat County

Investigation Concludes Into Fatal Officer Involved Shooting In Moffat County

Nov 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moffat County’s 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges relating to the fatal officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this year in Craig. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Tjosvold stated that “after a thorough review of all of the evidence in this case, including the officer’s body worn camera, witness interviews, the autopsy report, the […]

Update On Identity Of Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident

Update On Identity Of Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident

Nov 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The woman killed in the 2 vehicle crash that took place on Friday on Highway 40 was returning home from a visit to Vernal to see family when the tragedy occurred. While Utah Highway Patrol released her identity as 21-year-old Kelsie Remington, Kelsie’s family has shared that the young woman’s name is now Kelsie Tingen […]

Holiday Safety Message From Vernal PD

Holiday Safety Message From Vernal PD

Nov 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The holiday season is a busy and fun time but also a time to make safety a priority. Vernal Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell has two things he hopes all locals will keep in mind while enjoying their holidays. First, this holiday season, please drive safely, buckle up, and don’t drive distracted. Second, watch out […]

Roosevelt Police Officer Stops Wrong Way Driver With Head On Crash

Roosevelt Police Officer Stops Wrong Way Driver With Head On Crash

Nov 28, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt Police officer sustained minor injuries after a head on crash with a wrong way driver that finally put an end to a very dangerous situation. Roosevelt PD reports that on the afternoon of November 26th, a vehicle was reported driving in the wrong lane in the Fruitland area. “An ATL (Attempt to Locate) […]

Another Year Of Magic And Miracles At Enchanted Forest Charity Fundraiser

Another Year Of Magic And Miracles At Enchanted Forest Charity Fundraiser

Nov 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another year of magic and miracles at the Roosevelt Enchanted Forest that raised over $270,000 dollars for 26 charities at the Crossroads Center on November 16th. The Rotary Dinner hosted over 230 business and community members with a delicious dinner and entertainment before the auction of the trees. Braxton Nielsen once again provided […]

Uintah County 2024 Election Notice

Uintah County 2024 Election Notice

Nov 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Does it feel too early for announcements concerning the 2024 General Election? Regardless, the time is here for those planning to declare their candidacy. According to the 2024 Election Notice from Uintah County Clerk-Auditor Mike Wilkins, there are 21 offices to be filled. Of those, 2 are four year Uintah School District Board seats, 4 […]

Crowds Turn Out For Chilly Holly Days Celebration

Crowds Turn Out For Chilly Holly Days Celebration

Nov 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crowds turned out for the fun and especially the prizes at the Holly Days celebration in Vernal on Friday. “We celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Holly Days with a truly magical kick off to the holiday season and winter with the first snowstorm to stick,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp. “Thousands […]

Uintah FFA Shines At National FFA Convention

Uintah FFA Shines At National FFA Convention

Nov 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah FFA national qualifiers showed up to compete earlier this month at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Uintah FFA Livestock evaluation team placed 25th in the nation with Blake Holmes individually placing 2nd and 5th in specific parts of the contest. Uintah FFA member, McKenzie Lindsay, was honored with the National […]

Limited-Entry Turkey Hunting Permits in Spring

Limited-Entry Turkey Hunting Permits in Spring

Nov 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

This year’s feast may be over but people can start planning now for next year’s Thanksgiving by applying for an opportunity to hunt turkeys in Utah next year. The application period for the spring 2024 limited-entry turkey hunt opens at 8am on December 12th. To be included in the permit drawing, you must submit your […]

Identities Released On Fatal Highway 40 Crash

Identities Released On Fatal Highway 40 Crash

Nov 27, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Utah Highway Patrol has released the identities of two individuals killed in a 2 vehicle crash that took place on Friday, November 24th, at approximately 4:39pm on Highway 40. According to the UHP report, a gray Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on SR-40 near milepost 47. “The roads were slick and icy. It appears the […]

Duchesne County 2023 Municipal Election Preliminary Results

Duchesne County 2023 Municipal Election Preliminary Results

Nov 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Preliminary results in the 2023 Duchesne County Municipal Election are as follows: In the Roosevelt City Council race, Don Busenbark received 28.51 percent of the vote, Audrey Goodrich received 26.14 percent, Cody Aland received 24.83 percent, and Rowdy Cloward received 20.52 percent. In the Tabiona Town Council race, Terry Hughes received 47.44 percent of the […]

Fallen Officer Detective Kevin Orr Remembered 17 Years Later

Fallen Officer Detective Kevin Orr Remembered 17 Years Later

Nov 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time to remember a Uintah Basin fallen officer. 17 years ago on November 21st, Uintah County Detective Cpl. Kevin Orr was in a helicopter accident while assisting with a search for a missing woman. Utahsfallen.org shares that as Detective Orr was coordinating the search from the air, the helicopter struck a power cable near […]