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Ashley National Forest Message On Preventing Human Caused Wildfires

Ashley National Forest Message On Preventing Human Caused Wildfires

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest administration is encouraging everyone to help prevent human-caused fires while visiting public lands. Nationally, 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests. Remember, fireworks are never permitted on the Forest. Do not drive or park on dry grass as hot exhaust pipes or […]

‘Utah Women Making History’ Exhibit At Roosevelt Branch Library

‘Utah Women Making History’ Exhibit At Roosevelt Branch Library

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Branch Library is hosting a special exhibit, on display now into October. The ‘Utah Women Making History’ exhibition features “Utah women (and a few men) who worked throughout the 20th century to advocate for women and advance their communities.” The artist, Brooke Smart, started her career in fine arts before she found the […]

Uintah High Teen Center Celebrates Opening

Uintah High Teen Center Celebrates Opening

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Community members and leaders were all smiles on Friday at the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Uintah High Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Teen Center is designed to support all high school students and includes a food pantry stocked with nutritious snacks and meals, washers and dryers, two bathrooms with […]

Senator Curtis Continues Push On Permit Reform And Energy Independence

Senator Curtis Continues Push On Permit Reform And Energy Independence

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Since Senator Curtis gave his first speech on the Senate floor in May, he has continued to push for permit reform and movement towards energy independence. On Friday, Senator Curtis provided an update on his vision and efforts. “If we want to remain competitive and protect our independence, we must modernize permitting and let America […]

Passenger Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

Passenger Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

Sep 2, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A passenger in an August 28th traffic stop in Uintah County was arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a state-certified K9 checked the vehicle and gave a positive indication to officers. The driver and passenger were asked to step out of the vehicle. The passenger, 24-year-old Tatianna Kierra Finn, […]

Utah Petroleum Assoc. Applauds KODA Resources As 1st HCITC Award Recipient

Utah Petroleum Assoc. Applauds KODA Resources As 1st HCITC Award Recipient

Aug 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Petroleum Association announced this week that a company operating in the Uinta Basin is the first in the state to be approved for a special tax credit. KODA Resources recently applied to expand natural gas compression, infrastructure, and production and was approved as the first Upstream Operator under the State’s High Cost Infrastructure Tax […]

Vernal City Shares Concept Designs For Lamplighter Block; Feedback Invited

Vernal City Shares Concept Designs For Lamplighter Block; Feedback Invited

Aug 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has shared the concept designs for the recently acquired Lamplighter Block that is scheduled for demolition in the coming months. The designs are shared through a survey that allows for feedback on 3 concepts and style preferences. The first stage of community engagement took place earlier this year when 752 online survey responses […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Aug 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services has shared an update to state and county unemployment data. July’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the State is estimated at 3.3%. Approximately 60,517 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s June unemployment rate is unrevised at 3.2%. Daggett County unemployment ticked up to 3.9% while Duchesne County stayed the same at 3.6% […]

Washouts Close Some Roads In Dinosaur National Monument

Washouts Close Some Roads In Dinosaur National Monument

Aug 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The rainfall has caused some damage to roads within Dinosaur National Monument. “Due to recent storm damage, the entire Yampa Bench Road within the monument, also known as Moffat County 14N, and the Echo Park Road from Harpers Corner Road to the Echo Park Campground and boat ramp are currently closed,” shares the announcement. “The […]

Heritage Auto And BHI Break Ground On New Chevrolet Dealership

Heritage Auto And BHI Break Ground On New Chevrolet Dealership

Aug 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representatives from Heritage Auto Group, BHI, and the community gathered on Thursday for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Chevrolet dealership to be built in Vernal on West Highway 40. Jon Weese, President and CEO of Heritage Auto, explained that this dealership will be the first in the state of Utah with Chevrolet’s new brand […]

Uintah County Prepares For Another Big Phenomecon Conference

Uintah County Prepares For Another Big Phenomecon Conference

Aug 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A gathering of the peculiar and paranormal, in short, a gathering of the believers, is happening next week in Uintah County and it’s expected to be another banner year for the event. This year’s PhenomeCon features scheduled presentations from more than 30 guest speakers, including cast members from The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, Expedition Bigfoot’s […]