Basin Now

Dinosaur National Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson presented recently at the Vernal Chamber luncheon, providing interesting highlights about the Monument.

Opioid use and overdose is a growing problem and individuals and families are suffering the consequences.

It’s almost time to launch summer fun by hitting the outdoors. If the Green River is your destination it’s important to use extra caution as the increase in water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir can cause a safety risk.

It was an exciting night at the 73rd annual Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and dinner held at the Uintah Conference Center. The Total Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Marilyn Wallis. The Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Anita Rothwell Calder. The Environmental Award was presented to High Desert Anglers.

Ashley Regional Medical Center announced the recipient of the 2022 Mercy Award on Wednesday.

While the price of gas continues to soar, Congressman Blake Moore is working on legislation aimed at correcting that and protecting American energy independence.

The application period for the antlerless hunts is coming up and the Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging Utahns to take advantage of the opportunity to put locally sourced, nutritious meat on the table.

Uintah Basin Medical Center has their annual golf tournament coming up. The UBMC Golf Classic benefits Brody’s Fund. Brody’s Fund was started when two community members experienced watching their son and daughter-in-law struggle when they lost their newborn son as a stillborn.

Duchesne County has secured funding and is moving forward on a project to address ongoing issues caused by the East Fork Burn Scar. Over $3 million dollars was awarded through the NRCS, Natural Resources Conservation Service, as part of the federal Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program.