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Use Caution On And Around Rivers And Streams

Use Caution On And Around Rivers And Streams

Jun 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest is adding their own reminder for visitors of the Forest to always use caution around rivers and swollen streams as the runoff this year is higher than usual. Specifically, their message is to please monitor conditions before getting into the Green River. The Flaming Gorge Dam opened its bypass tubes on Tuesday […]

Uintah Basin Railway Environmental Concerns Debunked In Opinion Piece

Uintah Basin Railway Environmental Concerns Debunked In Opinion Piece

Jun 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The cries against the Uinta Basin Railway, particularly in Utah’s neighboring state of Colorado, have grown in volume as the Railway is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Prompted by information they say sorely misrepresents the Uinta Basin Railway, Executive Director of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Keith Heaton and managing partner for DHIP […]

Recent Bat Exposure At Dinosaur National Monument Prompts Message

Recent Bat Exposure At Dinosaur National Monument Prompts Message

Jun 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A report that a recent visitor to Dinosaur National Monument experienced a bat exposure has TriCounty Health Department wanting to get in touch with those exposed. Their message to the exposed individuals is simply that “any bat acting unusually may be carrying the rabies virus, and should not be touched or handled. Visitors who have […]

Search Ends For Possibly Crashed Airplane In Daggett County

Search Ends For Possibly Crashed Airplane In Daggett County

May 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The search for a possible airplane crash in Daggett County has ended for now. On Saturday evening, Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reported that a search and rescue operation was underway for a possible crash in the area of Bowden Draw. “The initial report was intercepted on a handheld radio in Vernal and was confirmed by […]

Contract Approved For Uintah County Jail To Hold Federal Prisoners

Contract Approved For Uintah County Jail To Hold Federal Prisoners

May 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

After years of pursuing the option, Uintah County has approved a contract with the Department of Justice to hold federal prisoners at the Uintah County Jail through the United States Marshals Service. Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum presented the Department of Justice contract to the Uintah County Commission on Tuesday, stating that the state agreed […]

Duchesne County Receives Multiple Recognitions At Library Conference

Duchesne County Receives Multiple Recognitions At Library Conference

May 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two individual awards put a spotlight on Duchesne County during the 2023 Utah Library Association Conference held last week at the Davis Conference Center. Former Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Todd received the Special Services to Libraries Award due primarily to his work with the planning, funding, and construction of the new 16,700 square foot Roosevelt […]

Green River Flooding 10-Day Forecast Predicts Critical Levels By Thursday

Green River Flooding 10-Day Forecast Predicts Critical Levels By Thursday

May 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Flood Advisory remains in effect for the Green River in Uintah County near Jensen. Asof Saturday, May 20th, at 2:30pm, the stage was at 9.5 feet which the National WeatherService announcement categorized as minor lowland flooding impacting agriculturalland, irrigation, and outbuildings near the river. The forecast stated that the river willremain above bankfull with […]

Bear Sighting Near Union High School

Bear Sighting Near Union High School

May 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There was a little end of the school year excitement in Roosevelt on Thursday morning. Union High School administration informed parents and guardians through email that a bear had been spotted crossing 1500 East headed into Ballard. All were told that the DNR was investigating and would take care of the bear. The public was […]