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Man Arrested After Admitting He Threw Knives At Juvenile

Man Arrested After Admitting He Threw Knives At Juvenile

Oct 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County man was arrested last week after admitting that he had thrownknives at a juvenile after being accused of doing so. According to the Affidavit ofProbable Cause, a therapist was informed of an incident in August in which the man hadbecome so enraged that he threw a large kitchen knife at a juvenile […]

Family Urges Seatbelt Use After Fatal Crash Claims Two Family Members

Family Urges Seatbelt Use After Fatal Crash Claims Two Family Members

Oct 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The family left behind after a tragic fatal accident last week is encouraging travelers toalways remember to buckle up. The fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir onTuesday, October 1st, that resulted in 35-year-old Norma Jones of Duchesne and her3-year-old daughter losing their lives. Two juvenile passengers survived the crash butwere flown by helicopter for […]

Beware Of Charity Scams In Wake Of Hurricane Helene

Beware Of Charity Scams In Wake Of Hurricane Helene

Oct 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The public is being urged to use caution when asked to donate to charity causes related toHurricane Helene as there has been a surge of scams emerge. The United StatesAttorney’s Office for the District of Utah encourages Utahans to adhere to certainguidelines when considering making donations, including the following: Makecontributions directly to known organizations rather […]

Rangely Oktoberfest Kicks Off Today

Rangely Oktoberfest Kicks Off Today

Oct 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rangely is the place to be with Oktoberfest kicking off today and running through theweekend. The pumpkin contest is happening today. There is a Creepy Baby Dolls contestbeing voted on during the events. The Museum will have their 2nd Annual White RiverKnife Show with four champions attending and performing axe throwing anddemonstrations. Spooky Pints in […]

DUI Arrest In Bluebell Area Includes Felony Weapons Charge

DUI Arrest In Bluebell Area Includes Felony Weapons Charge

Oct 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A DUI arrest in the Bluebell area last week was enhanced to include a felony weaponscharge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed a vehicle onthe side of the Bluebell Highway and noticed people scattering around the vehicle whichthen drove off. The officer followed which was easy to do as it traveled […]

SM Energy Company Closes On Uinta Acquisitions

SM Energy Company Closes On Uinta Acquisitions

Oct 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

SM Energy Company announced on October 2nd that it has closed on the Uinta Basin acquisition of an 80% undivided interest in the oil and gas assets of XCL Resources, LLC and affiliated entities known collectively as Uinta Acquisitions. “We are excited to add a third core area of very high-quality assets to the SM […]

Harmful Algal Bloom Warning Advisory In Effect For Matt Warner And Crouse

Harmful Algal Bloom Warning Advisory In Effect For Matt Warner And Crouse

Oct 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Harmful Algal Bloom Warning Advisories remain in effect for both Matt Warner Reservoir and Crouse Reservoir in northeastern Utah and officials want to remind hunters to beware, especially waterfowl hunters. DWR officials say that while hunters are prepared with decoys, dogs and ammunition, some may not be as prepared to recognize and avoid harmful algal […]

Get Tickets To Uintah School District Arts Events This Month

Get Tickets To Uintah School District Arts Events This Month

Oct 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District is sure to promote the arts when it comes to students. Coming up this week,Vernal Middle School is hosting a Fine Arts Showcase. The event is happening on Wednesday, October 9th, from 6 to 8pm and will include student art displays and musical performances. A link in the October 4th Weekly District […]

Don’t Miss Unique Bird Viewing Event This Week

Don’t Miss Unique Bird Viewing Event This Week

Oct 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An annual favorite bird viewing event is happening this week. If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you’re missing out. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose the best-performing bird as their mate,” shares the DWR announcement. “The birds typically […]

Yellow Lake Fire Mapped At 15,891 Acres With 7% Containment

Yellow Lake Fire Mapped At 15,891 Acres With 7% Containment

Oct 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a terrifying weekend for those in the path of the Yellow Lake Fire as the fire rapidly spread. It is now mapped at 15,891 acres with 7% containment. According to the Utah Fire Info update published on Sunday night, no contained perimeter has been lost in the past few days, but the containment […]

Aggressive Spread Of Yellow Lake Fire; Evacuation Order For North And West Fork Area; Community Of Hanna On Alert

Aggressive Spread Of Yellow Lake Fire; Evacuation Order For North And West Fork Area; Community Of Hanna On Alert

Oct 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Winds have contributed to the aggressive spread of the Yellow Lake Fire this weekend resulting in evacuation orders. An Emergency Alert was issued by Duchesne County Fire and Emergency Management that all within the North and West Fork area evacuate immediately and that anyone from outside the area should stay away from the area. Duchesne […]

Additional Signatures Gathered Opposing Via Ferrata In Ashley Gorge

Additional Signatures Gathered Opposing Via Ferrata In Ashley Gorge

Oct 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Following a report on the Via Ferrata given during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Tuesday, members of the public were invited to make comments to the Commissioners. The Wednesday news report on this topic shared that community member Anna Billings reported that 201 signatures had been gathered outside the September 9th Via Ferrata open […]