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Man Arrested For DUI Also Charged With Physical And Sexual Assault

Man Arrested For DUI Also Charged With Physical And Sexual Assault

Jan 21, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An Attempt to Locate on an alleged drunk driver resulted in a variety of serious charges for the night’s events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer saw the reported vehicle and observed the driver pull into a driveway and enter a residence. The officer knocked on the door and made contact with […]

Helicopter Crash At Wolf Creek Campground Off SR-35

Helicopter Crash At Wolf Creek Campground Off SR-35

Jan 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Miraculously, four people aboard a helicopter near Wolf Creek Campground survived a crash that mangled the helicopter. According to officials, the Wasatch County 9-1-1 Center received a text-to-911 report of a helicopter crash approximately 100 yards off State Road 35 near mile marker 20 on Sunday, January 18th at approximately 3:10pm. “Emergency responders were dispatched […]

Local Nurse Receives DAISY Award

Local Nurse Receives DAISY Award

Jan 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local nurse was recently announced as a recipient of The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. Maddison Florence with Ashley Regional Medical Center was selected by the not-for-profit DAISY Foundation based in California which was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at the age of 33 from complications of […]

‘Night To Shine’ Registration Closes Tomorrow

‘Night To Shine’ Registration Closes Tomorrow

Jan 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The most magical night of the year is coming up next month and the window of time to sign up special needs community members is rapidly closing. Night To Shine is a red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs ages 14 and older sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This year’s event in […]

USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Held

USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Held

Jan 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Students came to impress at the 2026 Utah State University Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held last week at the Uintah Conference Center. Uintah School District shared that the room was full of imaginative and well-researched projects from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from the Uintah School District, The Terra Academy, […]

Uinta Railway Update From Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles

Uinta Railway Update From Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles

Jan 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles serves as the Co-Chair of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and provided Evans Family Media with an update on the Uinta Basin Railway project during a recent on-air interview. “When we won in the Supreme Court,” explains Miles, “they remanded that decision back to the Surface Transportation Board for full […]

Sportsmanship And Support Make For Memorable Swim Competition

Sportsmanship And Support Make For Memorable Swim Competition

Jan 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another broken record made for a memorable swim competition over the weekend, but that wasn’t the only special moment. Uintah Boys Swim Team members Jaten Barraclough, Keith Caldwell, Alexander Spainhower, and Jarom Thomas once again set a school record in the 200 Freestyle Relay. Uintah High Athletics shared, also of note, that the Union High […]

USU ECA Program Helping Rural Small Businesses

USU ECA Program Helping Rural Small Businesses

Jan 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Utah State University program is making a difference in the Uintah Basin and across the state. The USU Extension’s E-Commerce Accelerator (ECA) program helps small businesses in rural Utah grow through online sales. It was created as part of the Rural Online Initiative (ROI), a program of Utah State University Extension. The ECA is […]

Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done Before Heading Out To Gather Shed Antlers

Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done Before Heading Out To Gather Shed Antlers

Jan 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

What was previously only required starting February 1st, is now required earlier and for longer. If hunting for shed antlers in Utah, a free educational ethics course is required before heading out between January 1st and May 31st. No exceptions. “During winter, big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time obtaining enough nutritional […]

RMEF 2025 Projects Include Cook WMA In Daggett County

RMEF 2025 Projects Include Cook WMA In Daggett County

Jan 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

From Virginia to California, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation supported 10 land conservation projects across the country in 2025 and among them was a project in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County was purchased from and named after private landowners Dall and Ellen Cook. The DWR partnered with several organizations to […]

New Dinosaur Fossils Excavated At Dinosaur National Monument

New Dinosaur Fossils Excavated At Dinosaur National Monument

Jan 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

National Park Service made an exciting announcement on Friday: Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since 1924. The new fossils were identified by park staff on September 16th, 2025, after asphalt removal exposed a […]

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Uinta Railway Update

Jan 19, 2026 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

Rural Utah infrustructure Coalition Co-Chair and Duchesne County Commissioner, Greg Miles provides an update on the Uinta Rail Project. Discussion on the steps needed to begin construction. KVEL Interview 1-19-26