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One In Critical Condition After Womack Oil Field Rig Fire

One In Critical Condition After Womack Oil Field Rig Fire

Aug 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Maverick crude hauler driver is in critical condition as of last report after a rig fire that took place on Wednesday in the Womack oil field in Duchesne County. According to Josh Phillips with Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management, fire crews received a page at 7am for an oil field location involved in […]

Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery

Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery

Aug 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC, which owns refining and real estate assets and minerals and mining rights in Vernal, and Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corporation(IRRX), announced Monday a merger of the two companies resulting in a NASDAQ exchange listing. In an interview with Evans Family Media, IRRX Chairman and CEO Mark Michel explains that […]

Reckless Driver Report Results In DUI Arrest

Reckless Driver Report Results In DUI Arrest

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A reckless driver report in Vernal City ended in a DUI arrest on August 7th. According tothe Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report came in that a vehicle had stopped in theroadway on Highway 40 in the area of 1000 West and then started heading eastbound andhad almost hit the caller. Officers responded and the […]

Alive After 5 Finale Does Not Disappoint; 2024 Winner Is Aidyn Sharp

Alive After 5 Finale Does Not Disappoint; 2024 Winner Is Aidyn Sharp

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a night full of camaraderie, cheering, and entertainment at the finale for the 21st annual Alive After 5 singing competition. The park in front of the Uintah County Library was packed as the final 4 contestants delivered their performances. “Tonight was amazing!” shared Autumn Hancock with Evans Family Media. “We had a great […]

Intoxicated Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault

Intoxicated Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault

Aug 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A police response to the Wells Club in Duchesne City during the early morning hours of August 4th resulted in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 38-year-old Leroy Martinez Gonzales is accused of groping a woman. A witness gave a statement that Gonzales was seen grabbing the victim on her private areas. The […]

Ashley Valley Water Clarifies Water Issues In Letter To Customers

Ashley Valley Water Clarifies Water Issues In Letter To Customers

Aug 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District shared a letter last week with its customers aiming to answer questions about the new policy requiring new connections to dedicate water shares to the District. The letter explains that the primary source of water that could be converted is held by shareholders in the irrigation companies that […]

More Arrests Connected To Theft In Duchesne County

More Arrests Connected To Theft In Duchesne County

Aug 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

More arrests have been made in connection with multiple theft cases in Duchesne County. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested on July 26th and booked into Duchesne County Jail having been found in possession of stolen camp trailers, ATVs and more. On July 30th, 56-year-old Mark Patrick Moyer was arrested for 3rd Degree Felony Obstruction […]

Interview With Rocky Mountain Power On Power Outages

Interview With Rocky Mountain Power On Power Outages

Aug 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power District Operations Manager Brandon Anderson and Jona Whitesides with Rocky Mountain Power’s Corporate Public Relations Office visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on the recent power outages and why wildfire prevention efforts are needed. First, some rumors were dispelled as they stated that the outages have nothing to do […]