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Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal

Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal

Feb 24, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The man who had been behind the wheel and fled from a high speed crash in Vernal has been arrested. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the area of Vernal Avenue and Main Street on February 19th after a vehicle hit a traffic light pole at high speed and the driver […]

Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic

Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It has been a difficult few weeks for our neighboring counties in Wyoming. Of course, dealing with the massive Green River Tunnel crash on I-80 that involved 26 vehicles and killed three people is ongoing and has put a burden on the City of Green River. Tragically, another fatal crash occurred this week, this time […]

Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass

Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A large load of hay ended up on the roadway after the semi carrying it crashed on Thursday in Moffat County. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that the accident occurred at 5pm on February 20th due to a rollover crash on the bypass of Moffat County Road 183 and Moffat County Road 7. Traffic […]

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District

Feb 21, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Are you a working professional willing to spend some time sharing about your chosen field with local youth? The Uintah School District is seeking volunteers from a diverse range of careers to participate in Career Day events this spring. “Your experiences and insights can inspire the next generation and help them make informed decisions about […]

Myton Man Facing Charges For Selling Fentanyl To Informant

Myton Man Facing Charges For Selling Fentanyl To Informant

Feb 21, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The work to get Fentanyl and other drugs off the streets is ongoing and something law enforcement is focused on. A man with a criminal history had new charges filed in 8th District Court this week for actions performed in Uintah County in November 2024. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 36-year-old Adrian Silva of […]

Passenger In Traffic Stop Arrested On No Bail Warrant

Passenger In Traffic Stop Arrested On No Bail Warrant

Feb 20, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A passenger in a Uintah County traffic stop this month was arrested on a no bail warrant and additional charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a narcotics detection canine was deployed giving a positive indication and a search was conducted of the vehicle. 30-year-old Shauntay Dawn Clark had an open bottle of alcohol […]

USU Uintah Basin Professor Named QCNR Undergraduate Research Mentor Of The Year

USU Uintah Basin Professor Named QCNR Undergraduate Research Mentor Of The Year

Feb 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A USU Uintah Basin professor has been named the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year in the Quinney College of Natural Resources. The Utah State Today announcement shares that Mark Chynoweth, who teaches courses in wildlife ecology and conservation biology for the Department of Wildland Resources, is now in contention for the university-wide Undergrad Research […]

Senator Curtis Continues The Call For Federal Permitting Reform

Senator Curtis Continues The Call For Federal Permitting Reform

Feb 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis took another opportunity this week to shine a light on a topic related to the energy industry. The Environment and Public Works Committee of which Senator Curtis is Chairman held a hearing this week titled “Improving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Process” during which the Senator emphasized permitting reform as an […]

Family Asks For Public’s Help In Locating Missing Family Member

Family Asks For Public’s Help In Locating Missing Family Member

Feb 20, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local family has requested the public’s help in spreading the word of a missing family member. Pam Weyerman has shared that Briana Marie Belk was last seen on the night of February 16, 2025 at her home in Vernal, Utah, and has not been heard from since. “Briana has intellectual disabilities that interfere with […]