It's official. Vernal City will be taking over management of the Vernal Regional Airport, starting July 1st. The airport is jointly owned by Uintah County and Vernal City since 1947. Uintah County owns 75 percent and Vernal City owns 25 percent.
Basin Now
2020 Fireworks Sales and Discharge Dates; Message From Roosevelt City
Roosevelt City wants the public to be informed and has shared the 2020 fireworks sales and discharge dates. Class “C” fireworks can be sold June 24th through July 25th, December 29th through December 31st, and two days before and on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
Ute Business Committee Issues Press Release on Banished Members’ Challenge
The Ute Tribe Business Committee shared a press release on June 22nd reiterating that the Ute Indian Tribe victory continues to stand in the federal court case dismissal of four banished members.
4th Night Added to Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo
Vernal will be celebrating 70 years of ProRodeo. Not only that, the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo added another day so that we will have four days of rodeo fun. It all starts Wednesday, July 8th with Vernal Strong Night.
Moffat County Sheriff's Office Recovers Rifle Stolen in 1982
Investigators in law enforcement may have cases that go cold but that doesn't mean they forget or give up. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office has a great example of that kind of commitment. “In 1982, Gary Rosine had a rifle stolen out of his vehicle in Moffat County,” the Sheriff’s Office shares.
Governor on Moving Rural Utah to Green Health Risk Status
As you’ve likely heard, the Utah Department of Health and Governor Herbert approved requests to transition 9 rural Utah counties (including Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties) to Green. “Limiting the spread of the coronavirus, even as we reactivate the economy, has required data-informed judgment and prudent decision making," shared Governor Herbert.
USU Announces Adjustments to Fall Semester and Community Expectations
Utah State University has announced adjustments to their fall semester schedule on their campuses including USU-Uintah Basin, to decrease risk of COVID-19 spread. The day allotted for “fall break” has been cancelled and the instruction beginning the week of Thanksgiving break will switch to ‘remote only’ for all students including students in the Uintah Basin.
Unemployment Update for Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated May unemployment numbers for the state and counties. Utah unemployment is at 8.5 percent, down from 10.4 percent in April. Daggett County is at 5 percent unemployment, down from 9 percent in April. Duchesne County is at 11.9 percent unemployment, down from 12.7 percent in April.
‘Fishing With The Fox’
Every year, ‘Fishing With The Fox’ adds summer excitement by adding prizes as incentive for catching tagged fish in Uintah Basin water bodies and this year is no exception. The contest, hosted by the Division of Wildlife Resources and Evans Family Media’s 98.5 The Fox, is now in its 10th year.
Fee for Non-Resident Boats on Utah Waters Begins July 1st
The time is approaching for changes to take effect for non-resident boaters who come to Utah. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that changes will take effect July 1st including a $20 annual fee for any boat that is not registered in Utah and is brought over state lines to launch.