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Referendum Effort Gathers Double Signatures Needed

Referendum Effort Gathers Double Signatures Needed

Aug 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The signature gathering effort to repeal a 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase in Uintah County and have the matter placed on the November ballot has concluded and those behind the effort are pleased with the results. Committee member Brian Gorum says the county residents showed up in a big way over the last 45 […]

Fire Officials Holding Utah Resources Due To Increased Risk Of Wildfires

Fire Officials Holding Utah Resources Due To Increased Risk Of Wildfires

Aug 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

An increase in lightning activity during continued hot and dry conditions have fire officials worried and scrambling to ensure resources will remain available in the state as the need arises. Given the weather predictions, the primary wildland fire management agencies share that they are working to balance the need for firefighting resources within Utah with […]

Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 112th Anniversary Reunion Coming Up

Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 112th Anniversary Reunion Coming Up

Aug 5, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A celebration of Rio Blanco County’s cultural heritage is coming up on August 10th at the fairgrounds in Meeker. The 112th Anniversary Reunion “Boots and Roots” dinner and dance put on by the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is for everyone with ties to Rio Blanco County. “The committee is particularly interested in welcoming new […]

More Arrests Connected To Theft In Duchesne County

More Arrests Connected To Theft In Duchesne County

Aug 5, 2024 · Basin Now · News

More arrests have been made in connection with multiple theft cases in Duchesne County. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested on July 26th and booked into Duchesne County Jail having been found in possession of stolen camp trailers, ATVs and more. On July 30th, 56-year-old Mark Patrick Moyer was arrested for 3rd Degree Felony Obstruction […]

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Doctor Kayden Barber Joins Ashley Regional Medical Center

Doctor Kayden Barber Joins Ashley Regional Medical Center

Aug 2, 2024 · Basin Now · News

*News Release* Ashley Regional Medical Center (ARMC) announced in July that Dr. Kayden Barber has joined its staff and will be offering expanded medical services to patients throughout the Basin. “Dr. Barber is a welcome addition to our medical team. He brings knowledge and experience in family medicine and obstetrics, which will benefit families throughout […]

Roosevelt PD Reminder Of Rules In City Parks

Roosevelt PD Reminder Of Rules In City Parks

Aug 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Police Department has some reminders for the public that are true at all times but are timely with UBIC underway. First, there is no smoking or vaping allowed in the city parks. Smoking and vaping are only allowed in parking lots. When it comes to motorized vehicles: side-by-sides, golf carts and other similar […]

Green River Man Arrested After Threatening Minor With Gun

Green River Man Arrested After Threatening Minor With Gun

Aug 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Green River, Wyoming man is facing a felony charge of Aggravated Assault and Battery after pointing a loaded gun at a minor. Two minors told police about the incident in which they were coasting their dirt bikes on a sidewalk when the man called out to them and told them they could not do […]

Community Urged To Drive Calm Or Face Legal Consequences

Community Urged To Drive Calm Or Face Legal Consequences

Aug 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah drivers can now be held accountable with reports from law enforcement at the state, county, and city levels of increased road rage incidents. The Utah State Legislature passed HB 30, “Road Rage Amendments,” during the 2024 session and all law enforcement agencies, including in the Uintah Basin, are implementing the new laws. One of […]

Interview With Rocky Mountain Power On Power Outages

Interview With Rocky Mountain Power On Power Outages

Aug 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power District Operations Manager Brandon Anderson and Jona Whitesides with Rocky Mountain Power’s Corporate Public Relations Office visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on the recent power outages and why wildfire prevention efforts are needed. First, some rumors were dispelled as they stated that the outages have nothing to do […]