Basin Now

Utahns have done a great job in taking steps to prevent human caused wildfires because of the drought. In fact, human-caused wildfires over the last year have dropped 51 percent but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down.

The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to remind the public of the Replacement Home Program USDA/OLene Walker Loan Funds.

Some heroes wear capes and some climb power poles. Between 250 and 300 consumers in Daggett County were without power starting Sunday late evening due to a heavy wet snow but thankfully the crew of Bridger Valley Power worked through the night and well into Monday until everyone’s power was back on.

The Roosevelt Animal Shelter has had quite a busy weekend and pet adoptions are now on hold. Unfortunately, the shelter had to shut down for a day due, according to their report, to the severe sickness of a dog.

There’s been plenty of talk about the increased water releases from Flaming Gorge to support Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam but what will this mean for Daggett County?

Members of the Uintah County Library recently presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon, highlighting how the library is so much more than just books.

A flower that only grows in the Uinta Basin in Utah and Colorado is being considered for protection and the BLM is requesting public input on the matter.

Duchesne County announced that Phase 9 of the Junk Vehicle Removal Contest has been completed and 127 junk vehicles were hauled away.

Considering this is National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week it is fitting that the CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center has a message for the community shining a spotlight on local healthcare workers.