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Jurors Selected for State of Utah vs. Kristy Lee Whitchurch Murder Trial

Oct 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Among the first in the State to resume jury trials, 8th District Court in Duchesne County went through the jury selection process on Wednesday in the murder trial of the State of Utah vs Kristy Lee Whitchurch. 39-year-old Whitchurch was “arrested on November 13th, 2018 after a witness came forward and told investigators Whitchurch was directly involved in the April 6th, 2018 assault that resulted in the death of 51-year-old Sherry Lynn Melo.”

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Multiple Accidents on Highway 40

Oct 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

There were multiple accidents on Highway 40 on Wednesday. Among those, Utah Highway Patrol shares that a motorcycle was traveling westbound on SR-40 in Gusher when an equipment failure caused the motorcycle to veer off to the right.

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‘Tiny Art, Big Heart’ Show to Benefit Community Kitchen

Oct 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Moffat County might not be the metropolis of activity but it is showing the world that it has talents and the heart to try. The Northwest Colorado Arts Council is hosting its 2nd annual ‘Tiny Art, Big Heart’ show. This event is “a teeny tiny show” but it brings the members of the community together.

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Sandhill Cranes DWR Event Coming Up in Uintah County

Oct 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an exciting event in Uintah County next week that is an annual favorite. Sandhill cranes are a unique bird to catch a glimpse of and an even more interesting bird to listen to and Saturday, October 3rd, is an opportunity to see and hear these birds in action.

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East Fork Fire Update

Oct 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The East Fork Fire is still moderately burning. It has burned over 69,000 acres to date and is about 72% contained. Recently, the crews were able to establish hose lays along the Petty Mountain Loop Road and were able to contain all the spot fires near Hells Canyon.