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Utah Drug Overdose Task Force Formed To Battle Opioid/Fentanyl Epidemic

Utah Drug Overdose Task Force Formed To Battle Opioid/Fentanyl Epidemic

Apr 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fentanyl and opioids have saturated the Uintah Basin and the drug market across the state of Utah. In response, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the first Utah Drug Overdose Task Force. According to the announcement, overdose deaths continue to rise with fentanyl as the primary catalyst. 603 Utahns died as […]

DWR: Don’t Forget To Take Mandatory Boating Course

DWR: Don’t Forget To Take Mandatory Boating Course

Apr 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

As you’re getting all your gear ready for your first trip to the lake don’t forget to get online and take the required annual mussel-aware boater course. This applies to residents and non-residents and includes any kind of boat or watercraft, including paddle boards, kayaks, and other non-motorized watercraft. The boater registration payment can be […]

Uintah County Man Charged With Unlawful Sex With Minor

Uintah County Man Charged With Unlawful Sex With Minor

Apr 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man has been charged with 3rd Degree Felony Unlawful Sexual Activity With A Minor. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the female victim was interviewed at the Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center. On March 19th, officers made contact with 22-year-old Joshua Jay Zook at his residence and invited him to come to […]

K9 Indicates Drugs In Vehicle/Passenger Tries To Run Before Arrest

K9 Indicates Drugs In Vehicle/Passenger Tries To Run Before Arrest

Apr 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt traffic stop initiated due to a headlight being out and the registration being revoked resulted in arrest for drugs on March 27th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, while talking to the driver, the officer noticed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia on the passenger floor. The officer’s state-certified K9 was deployed […]

Rep. Curtis Releases Statement Of Support For Rocky Mountain Power Decision

Rep. Curtis Releases Statement Of Support For Rocky Mountain Power Decision

Apr 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While heavily criticized by environmental groups, a Rocky Mountain Power decision has also found support, including from Representative John Curtis. Rocky Mountain Power submitted their Integrated Resource Plan to the state this week that called for extending the use of coal-fired energy specifically in southeastern Utah plants, until at least the year 2042. Representative Curtis […]

Ashley National Forest To Educate Public On Prescribed Burns During Meeting

Ashley National Forest To Educate Public On Prescribed Burns During Meeting

Apr 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Prescribed burns are a common tool used in fire management but one that is easily misunderstood by those less informed. In order to educate those interested, fire management personnel from the Ashley National Forest will host a public meeting next week to provide information about prescribed burns on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. Discussions will […]

Landlord Makes Threats With Loaded Gun

Landlord Makes Threats With Loaded Gun

Apr 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested this week after an altercation in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched on a call on April 3rd that the landlord of apartments near 2100 West 700 South had pulled a gun on a man at the apartments. When officers arrived, 63-year-old Wade K. Horrocks […]