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Alive After 5 Winners

Alive After 5 Winners

Aug 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing competition an entertaining success. The final 4 performed ‘Songs from Movies’ as last night’s theme and then the crowd and judges cast their votes. Johnny Sanabria took home 1st place and the $1000 grand prize, Jordyn […]

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr

Aug 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday marked 14 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well known for his enthusiasm and smile. Also […]

Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor

Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor

Aug 5, 2025 · Basin Now · News

While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes involving a 12-year-old victim. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, […]

Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado

Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado

Aug 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County and surrounding region. Reports of smoke started coming into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center on Saturday. The lightning-caused Elk Fire is burning approximately 11 miles east of Meeker in pinyon juniper and oak brush […]

Calf Shot And Killed In Duchesne County

Calf Shot And Killed In Duchesne County

Aug 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A case of malicious livestock killing has occurred locally. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on July 31st, the Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding a calf that was tragically shot and killed with a rifle in the Tabiona area. “We are asking for any information from the public regarding suspicious activities in that […]

Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin

Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin

Jul 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox and his economic development staff to Vernal to showcase our downtown […]

Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window

Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window

Jul 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the officer could smell marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The officer asked about the smell and the driver stated that she was smoking a joint and handed the joint to a 17-year-old passenger […]

Driver Sentenced To Prison In Hit And Run That Dragged Vernal Woman

Driver Sentenced To Prison In Hit And Run That Dragged Vernal Woman

Jul 25, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The driver convicted in a hit and run nearly a year ago in Vernal in which a young woman was struck and dragged several blocks has been sentenced in 8th District Court. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, camera footage showed that on August 13, 2024, a black SUV hit a cyclist near the […]

Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows

Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows

Jul 23, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A motorcycle pulled over for speeding resulted in arrest for the driver in Duchesne County on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed that the driver had a large knife on his back, a firearm in his vest, and there was no license plate on the motorcycle. The man told the […]