About Basin Now
We live in a unique and wonderful part of the world among good and honorable people. Our aim is to bring our community together through information, entertainment, and engagement so that we can enjoy the benefits of meaningful human connection.
Our Mission & Vision
We work hard to service the citizens of our area with timely, relevant information in a format that is easy to access and navigate. We know you need information you can trust, and you don’t have time to hunt for it. Our job is to put all the important facts you need right here, in a format that doesn’t try to tell you what to think.
We’d like to see a world where everyone unites and connects with each other through love and harmony. Our way of working toward that world is providing unbiased information and opportunities for inclusive community events and then allowing our audience to use their knowledge and wisdom to unite with one another in meaningful ways.
Our Philosophy
We believe that credibility, integrity, trust, and charity matter; that’s why we’re committed to diligent research, honest and fair reporting, following through with our promises, and serving those who need our help. We’ll do all that we can to live up to those values each and every day.
Why We Care
Basin Now is locally owned and operated by Evans Family Media. Our employees and our clients are part of our family, because family is about more than just biology–it is about human connection.
The people we interact with every day bring value and meaning to our lives, so it’s important to us that we offer the same to them in return. We know that information, engagement, and entertainment can unite people and communities, even across barriers that can be created by politics, ideals, religion, age, race, gender, and more. In spite of our many differences, we have more in common than we realize or acknowledge. If we will focus on those commonalities, our community can be a united force for good.
Our Company
BasinNow.com is the Uintah Basin’s hometown online newspaper. Our site provides users instant access to local news headlines, current events, and hometown features. Our articles are concise and easy to read so that users don’t need to spend a lot of time or energy to stay connected and informed. We focus on bringing the community together through information, entertainment, and engagement.
Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL is the Region’s Information Powerhouse!
With a full-time local news director and local correspondents, KVEL provides the region’s only daily source of local and regional news.
KVEL has the nation’s best rated talk show hosts including Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and others coupled with local community events and features, promote active listening and exceptional branding opportunities for advertisers.
Newstalk KVEL is a Utah Jazz affiliate and provides local play-by-play sports coverage for local high school teams.
Primary Target Audience: Adults 35 plus – 70/30 Male/Female
KIFX 98.5 The Fox – The Basin’s Best Music.
To keep the music fresh and the audience listening longer, we play a popular blend of well researched adult contemporary hits from three generations. Live and local personalities add local charm to the programming day. 98.5 The Fox is the Basin’s “at work” station that everyone can agree on.
Primary Target Audience: Adults 25-49; Secondary, 18-34. 70/30 Female/Male composition.
Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY is Northeastern Utah’s Heritage FM Country Station.
Mainstream Country. Locally owned, locally programmed and locally managed. The community comes to KLCY to be entertained and made aware of local news and events. Live and local personalities provide a perfect balance of entertainment and local charm. A careful blend of well researched music and promotion keeps the audience listening longer.
Primary Target Audience: Adults 25-49; Secondary 18-34. 60/40 Female/Male Composition.
Our Team
Steve Evans (President/Owner)
Steve’s Broadcast Career began in 1985. He has experience working in markets like Salt Lake City, Springfield Mo, Albuquerque N.M., Wichita Ks, and Saint George Utah. Since 1994 Steve has raised a family and lived in Vernal and is proud to call North Eastern Utah home. A Reagan Republican since 1980, Steve is a champion of conservative values both social and political. Holding firm to these values in business has been a philosophy that has served Evans Family Media and the communities it serves well.
Lisa Evans(Partner/Marketing)
Having spent nearly 20 years as a manager in the retail trade industry and 10 years in the restaurant and catering business, Lisa provides a wealth of information to local merchants seeking better ways to brand, merchandise and market their products and services. Her positive and fun personality make working with her a delight. She is a mother, grandmother and a hometown native of the Uintah Basin.
Janet Crinklaw (Business Manager)
Having retired after a career with the telephone company, Janet brings a myriad of experience to her position as office manager. Her organization skills, knowledge of software and accounting keeps our business office running smooth and efficient. Having spent over 10 years in this position, Janet is the go to person to find a solution to nearly any office or operational problem.
Barry Johnson (Marketing Consultant)
With a background in broadcast and digital marketing, Barry helps clients develop local marketing strategies that yield results. His strong listening and communication skills serve to identify customer needs and suggest an effective marketing solution. Integrity and empathy for his client’s needs establish his reputation as a strong leader in the local marketing industry.
Autumn (Reynolds) Hancock (On Air Personality/Event Coordinator)
Born and raised in the Uintah basin. She loves this community and loves to work and serve here. She served as Miss Uintah County in 00-01 and has always loved singing and entertaininghere in the community. She was the winner of the countryshowdown in 09 and Alive After Five in 08. She moved to Nashville, TN in 11 and sang professionally there for over 7 years. While in Nashville she wrote and recorded her own music including her first album entitled Stronger Every Time. After almost a decade in Nashville she moved back to the Uintah basin and married the love of her life, Beau Hancock, and with his two kids, they started their family. The move into radio has been a natural transition.
Ben Pugh (Marketing)
Ben Pugh has a background in education (7 years as a teacher and 5 years as a high school principal). He also works with parents and teens as a life coach, and he’s passionate about coaching local high school football. With his background, Ben understands the importance of building meaningful relationships and connection through communication. Let Ben help you amplify your brand’s voice and start building connections with the people you serve. Call Ben at (435) 401-5504
KayLynn Ward (Intern)
Straight out of UHS with certicates in broadcasting and sports and marketing. Her dream is to continue with broadcasting and her community and one of the best ways to do that is to work here at Evans Family Media! From a young age she has been around broadcasting. By accident KayLynn found the broadcasting class and took it multiple times! She was also involved in the DECA program. She is very passionate about everything she does and with her go-getter attitude, she does whatever she is asked. KayLynn loves everything about her job!!
Mark Winterton (Sports show/Ad producer/On Air personality)Started in radio in 2011 at KNEU 1250 moving to B92 classic rock in 2012. His morning show aired for the remaining life of B92 till it changed to JackFM in 2017. His Sports and Sorts show airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm
Michael Evans (Partner/Manager)
Partner Voicing and helping to write radio commercials since he was 7, Michael has grown up in the broadcast communications business. Growing up in the Uintah Basin, he understands the impact local media can have on a community. His vision, strong communication skills and lifetime of experience helps build a product platform which helps to better showcase our client’s marketing message.
Matt Wilber (Operations Manager and Programs Director)
Matt started in radio during his senior year in high school at KISN 97 in Salt Lake City, then went to 94.9 KZHT after high school. During one of his early jobs in radio, he was the “stunt boy” for the morning crew. Fun times! After moving around the SLC radio market for a few years he moved to St. George as a morning show host for 6 years at STAR 98 FM. He then went to work at Planet 105.1 as a morning show host. Matt is now serving as the Operations Manager for Evans Family Media, 98.5 The Fox, Eagle Country 105.5 and Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL in Vernal. Matt has a passion for small town radio and loves to be involved with the community. If you see him and his 4 French Bulldogs, Taz, Trixie, Taffi and Katie around town, be sure to stop and say hi! You can listen to Matt weekday mornings on 98.5 The Fox and afternoons on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY.
Sheri Remington (Sales Manager)
Sheri Remington has been in broadcast sales for 25 years having worked representing a variety of formats and markets. Sheri is especially skilled in customizing advertising campaigns for businesses in variety of product categories. Let her go to work for you building an advertising campaign that get results. Call Sheri at (435) 790-6104
Kristin Forbis (News Reporter)
Kristin never planned to work in news radio but has thoroughly enjoyed being part of the news team at KVEL. Her love of literature and writing developed in high school which led her to study English Literature and Technical Writing at BYU. She received her BA in English from BYU in 2005 and studied at UVU in Orem for 2 semesters to become a Certified Technical Writer in 2006. Two months after completion she began her dream job of being a stay-at-home mom. While Kristin had never heard of Vernal, she was excited when Brian took a job in the area in 2007. As mother of 2 energetic kids, she began writing from home for the KVEL news team in 2011 and considers it the perfect fit as a full time mom and part time writer.
Mindy Gale (On Air Personality)
Mindy is new to radio, but no stranger to the spotlight. She’s spent the last 7 years cultivating a social media presence, spent time on the stage at both Uintah High School and Vernal Theatre Live, and even did a couple years studying Broadcasting at UVSC (UVU for anyone not born in the 1900’s). She’s a licensed stylist and makeup artist, but spends most of her time being a Mom to her four incredible kids and wife to her ridiculously good looking and charming husband of 21 years. She’s an enneagram 8, speaks fluent sarcasm, is a little bit hippy little bit hood, and baked goods are her love language.
Colton Pead (On Air Personality/Production/Website)
Colton started as the intern at Evans Family Media and has quickly earned his place. There is not a job that Colton can’t do from trafficking logs, programming music and filling in for anyone. He is an essential component to the morning show. Colton was raised right here in Vernal and is a proud Uintah high School graduate.
Abigail Roberts (Traffic Coordinator)
Abigail joined Evans Family Media in June of 2024. She has worked in accounts payables and receivables positions since 2015. She is a mother of 4. Originally from Vernal, she has also lived in Alaska, Wyoming, and Colorado. Abigail loves the outdoors which includes camping, hiking, and paddle boarding! She is excited to start her new career with Evans Family Media.
Justin Taylor (On Air Personality)Originally from Iowa Justin moved to Utah in high school and attended Murray High, it was then he started an internship at a station and fell in love with radio.
Over the past 25 years he has worked at stations across the country and now Vernal is his new home.
When not on the air you can catch him boating at Flaming Gorge every chance he gets, Justin loves cooking on his smoker, building things in his garage, anything to do with his truck and to hang with friends, and his dog Oakley.
Delsa Warr (Ballard Office Manager/Traffic)With a love of business and accounting, Delsa started her venture into her business career as a senior in high school. Gaining practical experience as an intern as well as earning her technical degree at UBTECH all before graduation. Delsa never expected to be in the radio business for her first job, but wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Jaisha Evans (Partner/Website Editor)
An English major student from Uintah Basin’s own Utah State University, Jaisha enjoys expanding her writing and editorial skills into digital media. She was introduced to radio when she married Michael Evans, and has been grateful for the opportunity to work from home while being a stay-at-home mom to two young children.
Local Events
With so many events going on in our community, it can be easy to lose track. Luckily, our event calendar can help you manage that. Browse community events submitted by our users as well as our staff.
News & Community Updates
Many write off our area as a queit rural community, but there’s a lot more going on here than many realize. Stay up to date with local news and events by browsing our news and subscribing to our newsletter!
Advertising & Marketing
Have a business, event, or offer you need people to know about? BasinNow.com and Evans Family Media are one of the most effective ways to reach our community. Let us help you get heard and seen by locals.
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