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Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County

Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County

Apr 23, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior convictions, driving on revoked license with qualifying circumstances, failure to install […]

Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Selects New President and CEO

Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Selects New President and CEO

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced a change of leadership. Jeff Peterson has accepted the role as Deseret’s next President and CEO. Peterson succeeds David Crabtree, who is retiring after five years as President and CEO and more than 30 years of dedicated service to Deseret. Peterson has previously served as Vice President and […]

Local Business Named Utah SBA Rural Business Of The Year

Local Business Named Utah SBA Rural Business Of The Year

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local business has received a state honor. Cedar Bear Naturales has been named Utah’s 2026 Rural Small Business of the Year. The awards are through the U.S. Small Business Administration. “We feel truly honored to have been nominated and awarded as Utah’s Rural Small Business of the Year for 2026,” shares a statement from […]

National Technical Honor Society Welcomes New Inductees

National Technical Honor Society Welcomes New Inductees

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The UBTech Vernal campus welcomed a hard working group of local students and their families for a special ceremony on Tuesday. 29 students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Cheryl Meier, USSD1 Executive Director, spoke to the group, encouraging them to stand out and serve others. “There will be doors that open for […]

Public Comment Welcome On EPA Settlement With Wapiti Energy

Public Comment Welcome On EPA Settlement With Wapiti Energy

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The EPA announced on Monday that they are providing notice of an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed Consent Agreement with an administrative civil penalty assessment against Wapiti Energy, LLC for violations in Uintah County. In the Consent Agreement, the EPA alleges Wapiti is in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s […]

Vernal City Exploring Water Rate Adjustments And Conservation Strategies

Vernal City Exploring Water Rate Adjustments And Conservation Strategies

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water was an important topic during last week’s Vernal City Council meeting. “A major focus of the meeting was the discussion of proposed water rate adjustments and conservation strategies,” shares the Vernal City announcement. “With aging infrastructure and anticipated water shortages, City staff and Councilmembers emphasized the importance of balancing responsible water use with the […]

First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed

First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed

Apr 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship program in recent years established the map of the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail that covers 475 miles and shows […]

Deputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Rock Springs

Deputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Rock Springs

Apr 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Monday, April 20th, Sweetwater County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sweetwater Heights apartment complex in Rock Springs to assist the Rock Springs Police Department with a reported disturbance involving an armed individual. […]

Search Continues For Bodies In Double Homicide Investigation

Search Continues For Bodies In Double Homicide Investigation

Apr 21, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The search continues for the bodies in a double homicide investigation out of Utah County and areas of Duchesne County are among the locations being searched. According to court documents, 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard of Springville was arrested and is now charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Murder, 2 counts of 2nd […]

Meet The Candidate: Annette McRae for Utah Senate District 20

Meet The Candidate: Annette McRae for Utah Senate District 20

Apr 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Annette McRae recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. McRae is a Duchesne City resident who is a Forward Party candidate running for the Utah Senate District 20 seat. She is running against incumbent Ron Winterton. In the interview, McRae discussed her perspective on […]

Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Ron Winterton For Utah Senate District 20

Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Ron Winterton For Utah Senate District 20

Apr 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ron Winterton recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Winterton is the incumbent Republican candidate running for reelection to Utah Senate District 20. He is running against Annette McRae of the Forward Party. In his interview, Winterton discusses rural representation in the Utah legislature, […]

DWR: Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

DWR: Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

Apr 21, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

April 22nd is Earth Day and the Division of Wildlife Resources has suggestions on ways all can celebrate. Among the suggestions made is to participate in the Slow The Flow Utah Initiative. All of the simple steps can help keep more water in Utah’s lakes and reservoirs, which in turn benefits fish and wildlife in […]