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Man Arrested For DUI And Possession Of Meth

Man Arrested For DUI And Possession Of Meth

Jan 7, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man driving under the influence was arrested last week after an officer observed his vehicle swerving over the center line while traveling in Altamont. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, after being pulled over and when asked if he had been drinking, the driver said he had not and that his driving was […]

Watch For Peekaboo Mars Monday Evening

Watch For Peekaboo Mars Monday Evening

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A cosmic happening will be visible from our region early next week and the area Solar System Ambassador is spreading the word. On the evening of January 13th, the Moon will move in front of the Red Planet Mars blocking it from view for observers. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Patrick Wiggins, Utahans will […]

DWR: Northeastern Representative Needed On Utah Wildlife Board

DWR: Northeastern Representative Needed On Utah Wildlife Board

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Positions are open on the Utah Wildlife Board and the main one needing filled is for a representative from northeastern Utah. To help manage wildlife, the DWR has divided the state into 5 regions and each region needs to have at least 1 representative on the board. The board makes the final decisions about hunting, […]

Curtis Sworn In As Senator

Curtis Sworn In As Senator

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The once House Representative Curtis is now United States Senator John Curtis, representing Utah. In the 119th Congress, Senator Curtis will serve on the Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; Foreign Relations; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “Utah’s values are pioneer values—grit, determination, and a commitment to building strong communities […]

Utah Avalanche Center Reports Increase In Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Utah Avalanche Center Reports Increase In Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Avalanche Center has reported that avalanche danger continues to rise in the Uintas. The Uintas danger rating had been upgraded to Considerable. “Look for CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger on steep, mid and upper-elevation slopes facing northwest through north through southeast,” shares the report. “Human-triggered avalanches are LIKELY and once initiated, may produce a slide […]

Travis Campbell Uintah County Year In Review/Economic Outlook Interview

Travis Campbell Uintah County Year In Review/Economic Outlook Interview

Jan 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for a discussion on the county’s projects and grants in 2024 and the county economic forecast for 2025. His interview is available to listen to in its entirety on BasinNow.com. Uintah County’s Grants Department stayed busy in 2024 applying for grants […]

Gattlyn Nicholes Found Hiding In Duchesne County; Apprehended 1/2/25

Gattlyn Nicholes Found Hiding In Duchesne County; Apprehended 1/2/25

Jan 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man who had been arrested last summer for being a main player in a long list of thefts in Duchesne County and then escaped custody in the fall has finally been apprehended by law enforcement. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested in July after having been found in possession of stolen camp trailers, ATVs […]

Vernal City Announces Hiring Of Assistant City Manager

Vernal City Announces Hiring Of Assistant City Manager

Jan 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has announced the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager who will also serve as the Planning Director. The announcement states that Braeden Christofferson began his new role on December 30th. Christofferson has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah and worked for Lehi City before taking the job […]

Ashley Regional Announces 2025 New Year’s Baby

Ashley Regional Announces 2025 New Year’s Baby

Jan 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year, the first bundle of joy born at local hospitals is greeted with special gifts and the title as the New Year’s Baby. Ashley Regional Medical Center has announced that their 2025 New Year’s Baby was Kairos, born to Marcella and Trelle on January 1st at 12:45am. Kairos weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and […]

Uintah High DECA Experience Success At Region Competition

Uintah High DECA Experience Success At Region Competition

Jan 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High DECA chapter experienced success at its region competition at Brigham Young University in December. Three team members, Eliza Averett, Bridger Christensen, and Wilson Liesik, earned medals for their high test scores. Brooklyn Olsen and Wilson Liesik placed 1st in Sports and Entertainment. Lillie Harding placed 1st in Business Services. Adaline Pettit placed […]

Local Sheriffs Engage With Trump Administration On Immigration Issues

Local Sheriffs Engage With Trump Administration On Immigration Issues

Jan 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

As part of the executive board of the Utah Sheriffs Association, Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum and Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker are among the signatures on a letter of engagement from Governor Cox to Trump’s incoming cabinet members regarding solutions to immigration issues in Utah and the United States. The Governor and Sheriffs Association […]