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UDOT Update On US-191/US-40 Intersection In Duchesne City

UDOT Update On US-191/US-40 Intersection In Duchesne City

Jul 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT has issued an update on the work being done in Duchesne City as part of the US-191 Indian Canyon improvements. Crews are working this week along the road shoulders on the intersection of Highway 191 and Highway 40 in Duchesne. This is in preparation for the new traffic signal that will be installed at […]

Duchesne County Teen Sentenced In 2024 Shooting Death Of Stepbrother

Duchesne County Teen Sentenced In 2024 Shooting Death Of Stepbrother

Jul 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County 17-year-old who entered a Guilty plea to Manslaughter in the 2024 shooting death of his stepbrother has been sentenced. 17-year-old Haegan Ray Sagers was initially charged as an adult with 1st Degree Murder but accepted the lesser charge in a plea deal. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 22nd, […]

Woman Enters Fruitland Cabin, Assaults Husband With Whiskey Bottle

Woman Enters Fruitland Cabin, Assaults Husband With Whiskey Bottle

Jul 15, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A late night assault at a cabin in the Fruitland area resulted in arrest for a West Valley woman. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 51-year-old Cari Ann Hunter unlawfully entered the cabin where her husband and another person were asleep, physically woke them up by turning on the lights, and immediately began a […]

Additional Arrest Made In Mass Burglary Of Multiple Properties

Additional Arrest Made In Mass Burglary Of Multiple Properties

Jul 15, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An additional arrest has been made in a case in which at least 2 houses, 3 campers, and 3 outbuildings were entered and items were stolen. A search warrant issued on a Roosevelt address revealed many stolen items last month, including stolen vehicles. 44-year-old Cliffton David Riker and 36-year-old Barbara Jo Bracken were arrested on […]

US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor Project Updates

US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor Project Updates

Jul 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction continues on US-191 through Indian Canyon. According to a UDOT update, crews will be working near Right Fork Canyon Road at Mile Post 285, preparing to widen the shoulder for easier turning. This area will have single lane-alternating traffic controlled by a pilot car operation. Crews will also be building the foundation for passing […]

Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Cowboy: Lloyd Miles

Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Cowboy: Lloyd Miles

Jul 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for Country Nights & Neon Lights at the Duchesne County Fair. The 2025 Legendary Cowboy is Lloyd Miles of Mountain Home. From a young age Lloyd helped his dad with all the farm work. He grew to love working with the livestock and was a great worker, of course tending the irrigation water, […]

DWR: Cutthroat Slam Releases Newest Medallion

DWR: Cutthroat Slam Releases Newest Medallion

Jul 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local anglers will want to know: the Utah Cutthroat Slam has released the newest medallion for anglers who take on the fishing challenge. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Trout Unlimited launched the slam in 2016 to create a fun fishing challenge for anglers and as a way to raise funds for native […]

Pipe Found In Vehicle After Stop, Driver Explains It Is “Just Meth”

Pipe Found In Vehicle After Stop, Driver Explains It Is “Just Meth”

Jul 15, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man is facing charges in Duchesne County after being pulled over. It was found that the driver, 68-year-old Terry Glen Thayn, had a suspended driver’s license for previous DUIs. He was arrested and while conducting a vehicle inventory, a glass pipe with white crystal substance was located. When asked about the pipe and the […]

Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting

Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Rock Springs woman has been arrested and formally charged following a shooting that occurred on June 21st north of Rock Springs. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that 57-year-old Alice Ione Halstead was arrested on July 11th without incident. “She is now charged with attempted second-degree murder, domestic battery, and possession of a controlled […]

Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request

Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Public Service Commission has responded to Rocky Mountain Power’s appeal after the Commission approved a far reduced rate than what Rocky Mountain Power proposed. They denied the appeal and included some straight forward language in their response. It stated in part: “The Public Service Commission wishes to address the hyperbolic, intemperate, and occasionally […]

Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22

Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two lakes in Daggett County will be closed during a rotenone treatment as part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with Ashley National Forest, is over the project. Crews will perform the rotenone treatment starting July 15th and running through July 22nd. “The area within 20 […]

Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval

Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval

Jul 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are many that consider the approval of the Wildcat Loadout Facility in Carbon County a win and the Utah Petroleum Association is among them. The Utah Energy United newsletter focused on BLM’s approval of the facility, providing more context on the timeline of the project’s approval. It explains, “The approval technically occurred under the […]