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Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation

Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation

May 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known for moving troops around the borders of Austria and Italy during World […]

Private Airplane Lands Short Of Runway, Crashes Near Vernal Regional Airport

Private Airplane Lands Short Of Runway, Crashes Near Vernal Regional Airport

May 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A private aircraft landed short of the runway resulting in a crash on Wednesday morning near the Vernal Regional Airport. According to Vernal Police, law enforcement responded and the downed aircraft was located in a field north of the airport. “Three passengers were assessed at the scene by responding medical personnel and released with minor injuries,” […]

Fatal Crash South Of Naples In Uintah County

Fatal Crash South Of Naples In Uintah County

May 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A fatal crash occurred early Tuesday morning in Uintah County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on May 21st just 8 minutes after midnight, Dispatch received a call for a single vehicle rollover crash on SR-45 near Mile Marker 33 about 7 miles south of Naples. “The Dodge Ram was traveling south on SR-45 down a […]

Uintah County Commission To Consider 0.3% Sales & Use Tax Increase Today

Uintah County Commission To Consider 0.3% Sales & Use Tax Increase Today

May 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission is considering a Sales & Use Tax increase during today’s Uintah County Commission meeting. The Commission discussed today’s agenda topics during Monday morning’s work session. Agenda item number 12 is a Resolution for Commissioners to consider Imposing a 0.3% Sales and Use Tax for Public Safety. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins […]

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault

May 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sexual assault allegations against a member of the Duchesne High School basketball team have surfaced publically this week and the Duchesne County School District Superintendent issued a statement in response. According to the KSL report announcing the allegations, the Cedar City Police confirmed that multiple players from the Duchesne team were investigated in connection with […]

Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County

Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County

May 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state certified narcotic K9 gave a positive indication […]

St. George Woman Steals Financial Information From Hosts In Duchesne County

St. George Woman Steals Financial Information From Hosts In Duchesne County

May 15, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A St. George woman is facing three 3rd Degree Felony charges for alleged actions while staying as a guest at a home in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit for Arrest Warrant, officers responded to a report of illegal activity on a financial transaction card in Duchesne County on March 25th. Two victims had reported […]

Union High School Baseball Team Crowned 3A State Champions

Union High School Baseball Team Crowned 3A State Champions

May 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Union High School baseball team worked hard to have a successful season and brought their A-game to the state tournament. Well it all paid off and the Union baseball team is the 3A State Champions after beating Canyon View with a score of 9 to 3. When summing up his team, Coach Matt Labrum […]

Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial

Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial

May 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was self-inflicted. Murray was a passenger in a high speed chase in 2007 that ended within the Ute reservation. After the car crashed, the car’s occupants ran, including Murray who fired a gun at the pursuing officer before […]

Uintah County Man Charged in Fentanyl Death

Uintah County Man Charged in Fentanyl Death

May 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The United States Department of Justice announced this week that a Uintah County man has been ordered to remain in custody by a U.S. Magistrate Judge for his alleged involvement in a death caused by fentanyl. On April 17th, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the defendant with supplying the fentanyl to a […]