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Man Arrested After Hitting Ex Over Head With Beer Bottle

Man Arrested After Hitting Ex Over Head With Beer Bottle

Oct 3, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man was arrested last week after a domestic disturbance involving his ex-wife. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a call in which the complainant reported being hit over the head with a bottle. The victim was found with injuries consistent to the claim with a laceration on […]

Uintah Basin Facilities Are Target Of Ovintiv Clean Air Act Violations

Uintah Basin Facilities Are Target Of Ovintiv Clean Air Act Violations

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced on Monday a more than $16 million dollar settlement with Ovintiv USA Inc. for Clean Air Act violations at the company’s oil and gas production facilities in the Uintah Basin. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, the settlement requires Ovintiv to pay the […]

Via Ferrata Report Given During Uintah County Commission Meeting

Via Ferrata Report Given During Uintah County Commission Meeting

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Via Ferrata was an item of discussion on the Uintah County Commission meeting agenda on Tuesday. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell reported that over 150 attended the Via Ferrata open house at Western Park on September 9th where County staff answered questions and solicited feedback on the potential project. Comments continued to […]

Become A Local Citizen Scientist To Track Monarch Butterflies

Become A Local Citizen Scientist To Track Monarch Butterflies

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re looking for a new hobby it may be time to join the Citizen Scientists that are part of an exciting cause. The public is invited to participate in data collection of the migratory movements of monarch butterflies and it’s really as simple as using your phone. Project Monarch uses tiny tracking devices that […]

Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir

Oct 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A tragic fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday, October 1st. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:41 pm, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling westbound on Highway 40 near milepost 36 when the Volkswagen crossed the center line for unknown reasons, impacting a Dodge Ram 2500 truck head-on traveling eastbound. “A female […]

Yellow Lake Fire Grows To 2,300 Acres

Yellow Lake Fire Grows To 2,300 Acres

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of Monday’s last report, the Yellow Lake Fire has grown to 2300 acres and is still 0percent contained. “The fire is actively burning in timber and standing dead and downtrees,” shares the Monday update from Utah Fire Info. “It has crossed onto the east sideof Highway 35, west of Potts Hollow. Fire behavior is […]

Uintah High School Students Honored By National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Uintah High School Students Honored By National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two Uintah High School students have earned recognition by an elite national program.James Kinsey and Lois Lyman have been named Commended Students by the NationalMerit Scholarship Corporation. “Those who are being recognized as CommendedStudents have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” shares James C.Wittenberg, NMSC’s director of scholarship administration. “Recognizing theaccomplishments of students like James […]

DWR: Vernal Events Provide Chance To See Sandhill Cranes In The Wild

DWR: Vernal Events Provide Chance To See Sandhill Cranes In The Wild

Oct 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Locals may not realize their luck! While bird watchers travel hundreds and sometimesthousands of miles to hear the rattling call and see the unique dance of a certain largemigratory bird, the experience is just a short drive away for those living in the UintahBasin. Fall is the perfect time to see and hear the sandhill […]