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Tooele Man Charged In 1972 Uintah County Cold Case

Tooele Man Charged In 1972 Uintah County Cold Case

Nov 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

DNA evidence has identified the second suspect in what had been a 50 year old cold murder/rape case out of Uintah County and a murder charge has been filed. On November 26th, 1972, Gregory Dahl Nickell and his date were parked at the scenic overlook sometime after 1 a.m. when a man knocked on Nickell’s […]

Inmate Admits To Sprinkling Meth On Fellow Inmates Food

Inmate Admits To Sprinkling Meth On Fellow Inmates Food

Nov 1, 2024 · Basin Now · News

An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail allegedly admitted to sprinkling meth on fellow inmates’ food and is now facing charges for the illegal behavior. 20-year-old Kane Olvera-Swain was arrested on October 21st on charges of lewdness, disorderly conduct, and drugs. ABC4 reports that while in the Duchesne County Jail, it was found that Kane […]

Roosevelt City Halloween Parade Enjoys Great Weather And Great Turnout

Roosevelt City Halloween Parade Enjoys Great Weather And Great Turnout

Nov 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Main Street was buzzing with excitement yesterday as mini witches, superheroes, ghosts, and princesses lined up around the block to add to their candy spoils. Marion’s owner Chad Mortenson has participated in the event from the beginning for about 12 years. “This event has been wonderful,” shared Mortenson as he handed out candy. […]

Uintah FFA Competes Well At Nationals In Indiana

Uintah FFA Competes Well At Nationals In Indiana

Nov 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Seven members of the Uintah FFA Chapter traveled to the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, last week. “The National FFA Convention is the largest annual gathering of FFA members, and it is the largest gathering of any student-run organization,” shares the Uintah High School announcement. “To qualify for national competition, students […]

DWR: November Peak Time For Deer/Vehicle Collisions

DWR: November Peak Time For Deer/Vehicle Collisions

Nov 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has an important message for Utah drivers as daylight savings time comes to an end this weekend. The time change means that many people will have evening commutes during the lower-visibility hours for the next few months. Why does this matter? Well, this shift correlates to an increase in wildlife […]

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Gives Resignation Notice

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Gives Resignation Notice

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Deputy Attorney Jonathan Stearmer has put in his resignation notice with plans to stay local while moving to private practice by the end of the year. Stearmer’s career representing local government began in 2007 with Duchesne County before moving to represent Uintah County starting in 2011. Stearmer says his private practice will focus […]

Local Theatre Guru Reviews Hadestown: Teen Edition; Tomorrow Closing Night

Local Theatre Guru Reviews Hadestown: Teen Edition; Tomorrow Closing Night

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High Theatre’s run of Hadestown has received high praise, including from local theatre gurus. Andrew Bentley has performed on every local stage over the years and provided a review after attending earlier this week, emphasizing the impressive chorus and band in addition to the talented lead performers. “In class you study about how a […]

Vernal Regional Airport Alerts Community To Scam

Vernal Regional Airport Alerts Community To Scam

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another day, another scam. This time the warning is coming from the Vernal Regional Airport as it came to their attention that there is a post circulating on Facebook implying that the airport is hiring for a cleaning position. “This is NOT true,” shares the official Vernal Regional Airport page. “Please do not click the […]

Vernal Rotary Coat And Hoodie Drive Happening Next Week

Vernal Rotary Coat And Hoodie Drive Happening Next Week

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

New and gently used coats will be available for free at the Vernal Rotary Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive next week for those needing some help staying warm this winter “The need for coats in our community is greatly underestimated. Many people simply go without,” shares Rotarian Cheri McCurdy. “The Vernal Rotary Club recognized this […]

Local Pumpkin Royalty Set New State Record For Monster Pumpkin

Local Pumpkin Royalty Set New State Record For Monster Pumpkin

Oct 31, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Move over Charlie Brown! Take a seat Jack Skeleton! There’s a new great pumpkin in town and it’s busy setting records. Local growers Ralph and Juana Laub loaded up their great pumpkin last month and journeyed to Logan for the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival. The Laubs gigantic gourd not only won, it set a […]

Inmate Receives New Charges For Violation Of Protective Order

Inmate Receives New Charges For Violation Of Protective Order

Oct 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County Jail inmate is facing a new list of charges for the same crime. Court documents show that 39-year-old Kashon Grow has a history of violating active protective orders. Grow pleaded Guilty of 3rd Degree Felony Violation of a Protective Order and No Contest to Tampering with a Witness on August 27th, 2024. […]

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