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TriCounty Health District Has Highest Fentanyl Overdose Rate In Utah

TriCounty Health District Has Highest Fentanyl Overdose Rate In Utah

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the national trend is overall decreasing, fatal fentanyl overdoses continue to go up in Utah and unfortunately, northeastern Utah is leading the way. In August, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued a ‘Utah Health Status Update’ with fatal fentanyl overdoses among the topics covered. “Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever […]

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Uinta Basin Railway Update, Interview Available On BasinNow.com

Sep 25, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Jon Stearmer visited the Evans Family Media studios last week to lend his expertise on the topic of the Uinta Basin Railway. In June 2024, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project. Despite securing the proper permits, environmental lawsuits led to the project’s […]

Hit And Run Driver Arrested For Felony DUI As Repeat Offender

Hit And Run Driver Arrested For Felony DUI As Repeat Offender

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A driver that was pulled over after allegedly hitting another vehicle and driving away was arrested for Driving Under the Influence on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a hit and run believed to have occurred at 500 South 2500 West in Uintah County on September 20th. An officer […]

Woman Arrested And Charged After Hit And Run Of Husband On Motorcycle

Woman Arrested And Charged After Hit And Run Of Husband On Motorcycle

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman in Uintah County was arrested earlier this month after allegedly swerving her SUV to hit a traveling motorcycle, causing it to crash, and then driving away. In case you were wondering, yes, this case of road rage was personal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the accident near […]

Dinosaur National Monument Represents At DinoFest In Los Angeles

Dinosaur National Monument Represents At DinoFest In Los Angeles

Sep 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument was represented at DinoFest over the weekend in California hosted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Amazing local Monument officials made the trip and set up a fun booth featuring fabulous late Jurassic fossils. They had plenty of Junior Ranger books and badges on hand and recruited more youth […]

Eagle View Elementary Enjoys Visit From Utah Museum Of Contemporary Art

Eagle View Elementary Enjoys Visit From Utah Museum Of Contemporary Art

Sep 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Eagle View Elementary enjoyed a special visit last week coordinated by the school’s art specialist Madison Young. Education Manager Alison Neville with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art traveled to the school in a special Art Truck. Neville was able to show the students artwork by Jean Richardson that was located in the box part […]

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

1st Degree Murder Charge For 16-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot And Killed 14YO

Sep 24, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The 16-year-old brought into custody for allegedly fatally shooting a 14-year-old in Duchesne County on Sunday has been charged as an adult in 8th District Court. Haegan Ray Sagers has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Murder and 1st Degree Felony Discharge of a Firearm. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 22nd, deputies […]

2001 Alum Inducted Into Uintah Athletic Hall Of Fame

2001 Alum Inducted Into Uintah Athletic Hall Of Fame

Sep 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an exciting homecoming football game for the Uintah Utes on Friday night with a win over the Mountain View Bruins with a final score of 44 to 23. Among the excitement of the night was a special presentation. Uintah High alum Jordan Brady from the Class of 2001, was inducted into the Uintah […]

Missing Sweetwater County Teen Found

Missing Sweetwater County Teen Found

Sep 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A missing teen out of Sweetwater County Wyoming has been found safe. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help over the weekend in the urgent search for the missing 17-year-old. He had been reported last seen leaving his parents place riding a black electric bicycle. Thankfully, the teen was found safe as […]

UDOT Closes Highway 40 Ramp For Paving Project

UDOT Closes Highway 40 Ramp For Paving Project

Sep 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A major UDOT project is affecting plans for travelers on Highway 40 at the I-80 intersection. The Utah Department of Transportation recommends drivers plan ahead for the long-term freeway ramp closure in Park City. Westbound Highway 40 is closed at the westbound I-80 ramp. It closed on September 15th and is expected to remain closed for […]