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10th Circuit Affirms ‘Green River Block Water Exchange’

10th Circuit Affirms ‘Green River Block Water Exchange’

Jul 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 10th Circuit three-judge panel affirmed on Monday a 2021 decision allowing Utah to draw water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, rejecting the challenge from environmental groups that the decision was made without adequately considering the effects of climate change and drought. The 38-page opinion from Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich stated the following concerning the Green […]

Naples Auto Sales Announces Winner Of Car Giveaway

Naples Auto Sales Announces Winner Of Car Giveaway

Jul 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

After months of anticipation, Friday was the amazing day that Naples Auto Sales announced and presented a very deserving Uintah Basin community member with a vehicle as part of a car giveaway. Over 170 applications were received between the middle of April and May 31st and it was tough narrowing down applications with so many […]

Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Sends One To Hospital

Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Sends One To Hospital

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

One person was life flighted in serious condition after an accident on Highway 40 in Duchesne County on Wednesday morning. Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred at 11:43am at milepost 106 just north of Myton. A white Kenworth semi pulling empty double tanker trailers was preparing to turn right […]

Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo’s 2023 Legendary Cowboy

Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo’s 2023 Legendary Cowboy

Jul 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo 2023 Legendary Cowboy is Gary Goodrich. Gary proved to be a cowboy from a very young age, riding his first horse around the farm by age 4 and milking cows by age 6. It didn’t take long before he learned what fun roping was and he got into calf roping and team […]

Skywest Committed To Service Vernal Regional Airport Until New Service Starts

Skywest Committed To Service Vernal Regional Airport Until New Service Starts

Jul 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the Department of Transportation did not award SkyWest Airlines the bid to continue at Vernal Regional Airport, no break in service is expected. The eligibility of SkyWest to continue service was not made by local officials.The DOT rejected the application due to recent changes in SkyWest’s business approach that made them ineligible and as […]

Another Successful Year For Girls State

Another Successful Year For Girls State

Jun 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another successful year for Girls State in Utah with a great group of locals representing the Uintah Basin. In Uintah County, the American Legion sent 8 girls, 3 from Terra Academy and 5 from Uintah High School. There were Faith Hatch, Abilyn Montgomery, and Ema Porter from Terra Academy and Naomi Bernadino Santos, […]

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moon Lake Electric has joined the growing force of civic leaders and agencies demanding that the Biden Administration course correct the current U.S. Energy Policy before an energy crisis ensues. Moon Lake Electric Company issued a ‘Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis’ on June 15th. The Declaration states in part: “Moon Lake is deeply concerned […]

Accidents In Vernal Intersection A Growing Problem

Accidents In Vernal Intersection A Growing Problem

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Maverick/Pizza Hut intersection in Vernal has a growing problem and it’s one Vernal Police say is almost entirely preventable. Monday provides a clear illustration of the issue. There were two separate crashes in that intersection caused by individuals running the red light. According to Vernal PD, the first accident occurred as a vehicle legally […]