The Utah Division of Water Resources recently released a Utah Water Condition Update. As of the beginning of July, the state's water supply is still benefiting from the stellar winter as the gradual melt off has helped replenish water reserves. Utah has received 137%...
Month: July 2023
Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Crews will continue to battle the Sunny Cove Fire in Daggett County today. The fire was discovered at 3:26pm on Monday just south of Mustang Ridge Campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It was initially reported at 5 acres and zero percent containment and was...
Barry Thompson
Funeral services for Barry Joseph Thompson, age 74, of Roosevelt, the husband of Evon Clark Thompson, will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake at...
Roosevelt City Updating Municipal Codes; Seeks Community Input
Roosevelt City is updating its Municipal Codes and community input is needed. Roosevelt City shared last week that they have hired consultants to work with the City Council and the administrative staff to review the codes and propose revisions. Proposed changes...
Vernal City Designing New Logo; Invites Designers And Artists To Send Sketches
Vernal City is getting a new logo and has invited the public to offer their input. The Vernal City Logo Committee is also inviting graphic designers and artists to draft and send sketches for consideration for the City’s new logo. A survey is available through the...
BLM Advisory Council Holding Meeting In Vernal
The BLM Green River District is holding a meeting next month in Vernal to discuss issues related to public lands management. “These meetings provide a forum for the [Resource Advisory Council] to provide input and recommendations to the BLM on a variety of issues,...
Congressman Moore On Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act
A bill sponsored by Representative Moore was included in the passage of the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act which Moore says will strengthen America’s defense prowess and enhance U.S. dominance on a global stage. “I am particularly grateful that my...
Increases Scheduled For Flaming Gorge Dam Releases
Water releases have been scheduled to increase from Flaming Gorge Dam. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, releases are to be initiated in mid-July as part of the Colorado pikeminnow experiment. As of July 12th the average daily releases were approximately 900...
Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal
A special program is being offered in Vernal this month and only for the second time. Special Olympics Utah will be providing its Opening Eyes free vision clinic to individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Special Olympics Utah will be offering free vision...
Darrin Joseph Billings
Funeral Services for Darrin Joseph Billings, age 53 of Vernal, will be conducted Friday, July 21 ,2023 at 11 AM in the Vernal 1st Ward Chapel (475 West 100 South) Viewings will be Thursday 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary 15 East 100 North and Friday at...










