Basin Now

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.

Community members, including local leaders and businesses, are putting their money where their mouth is by donating to the cause of saving Vernal’s T-Rex. A fundraising effort, launched late last week, had raised around $9,000 dollars by Sunday evening.

Increased water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are now underway. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, beginning on May 5th, the daily average release from Flaming Gorge Dam is increased from 850 cubic feet per second or cfs to 1,800 cfs.

How beneficial has the Uintah County Library been to the area? The 2021 Annual Statistical Report helps us to gain a better understanding.