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Month: December 2021
Uintah County Man Arrested After Shooting Imagined People In Crawl Space
A Uintah County man was arrested on Friday after law enforcement pieced together what had to be a confusing situation. The call to dispatch claimed that someone was shot but thankfully in the end that wasn’t the case. Officers arrived to find a 58-year-old man and his elderly mother.
Forest Service Supervisor: Uinta Basin Railway Is In The Public’s Interest
With the Surface Transportation Board announcing their final approval of the Uinta Basin Railway, there are just a few remaining steps for the project to get shovels in the ground. Among them is final approval from the Forest Service as a portion of the railway will cross forest system lands.
Ute Tribe Among Group Demanding Voice In Colorado River Basin Water Rights
The Ute Tribe is among a group pushing for tribal inclusion in Colorado River water decision making. The current policy was negotiated by states in the region in 2007 and it is set to expire in 2026. Tribes are doing the legwork now to ensure they are included in the negotiations moving forward.
Uinta Basin Railway, LLC Reacts To Approval From SBT To Construct And Operate
The Uinta Basin Railway, LLC and Seven County Infrastructure Coalition issued a joint press release concerning the railway’s final approval from the Surface Transportation Board.
Uinta Basin Railway Receives Final Approval From Surface Transportation Board
Several years in the making, a final decision has been made by the Surface Transportation Baord concerning the proposed Uinta Basin Railway. The STB issued their decision on Wednesday, December 15th.
Uintah County Emergency Management On Winter Storm Preparation
With winter storm warnings offering a heads up, most people recognize the need to prepare vehicles for winter travel conditions. Sometimes lesser thought of preparation is the need to prepare for power outages when staying home during winter storms.
Airport Purchase Aims To Result In Big Savings
A Vernal Regional Airport purchase could result in significant savings. Airport Manager Ken Campbell approached the Uintah County Commission on Monday seeking to purchase a line laser painter for about $13,100 dollars.
Give’m Health: Children With Special Healthcare Needs
TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health focus this week aims to educate the community on resources available for children with special needs. CSHCN, which stands for Children With Special Healthcare Needs, is a program that provides assessments to determine a child and their family’s needs.
Roosevelt City Offers Plow Safety Basics
Winter storms have arrived and snow removal is now part of life. Roosevelt City has reminders for citizens that make sense for anyone living within a city in the Uintah Basin.

