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If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately

If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting helpers in the fight against an invasive lanternfly infestation. “Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops,” shares the announcement. “If you spot one, squash it immediately! Every kill helps protect our environment…The spotted lanternfly is a hitchhiking […]

Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp

Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Library is bringing back a favorite activity to finish off the summer. It’s almost time for Stuffy Day Camp! Bring your child’s favorite stuffy or toy for a day camp at the library and prove that school doesn’t have to be scary. Registration is now open and closes on August 11th. Then just […]

Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure

Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City issued a letter to residents and taxpayers in response to questions and concerns from the public after learning a popular local restaurant had its business license revoked. The letter, dated July 17th, states that the revocation of the business license for Moonshine Steakhouse LLC, operating as The Valley Steakhouse, became necessary after the […]

Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off

Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water difficulties in Myton City continue as the City works to repair lines and address issues. Scheduled water outages have become common with residents used to storing water for use during disruptions of several hours to even longer. All that has led to a longer and needed disruption. The announcement states that Myton City will […]

Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project

Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A public hearing is coming up to review the environmental draft of the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. “The project proposes a 1.9-mile paved multi-use path that will repurpose the existing Steinaker Service Canal service corridor to create a safe, scenic route for walking, biking, and other non-motorized uses,” shares the announcement. “The proposed trail […]

Forest Service Releases Decision On High Uintas Sheep Grazing

Forest Service Releases Decision On High Uintas Sheep Grazing

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement on July 23rd regarding sheep grazing in the High Uintas. The Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests each have 5 allotments covering an area of approximately 160,928 acres. “Livestock grazing would be authorized using Forest Plan direction to meet or […]

Driver Sentenced To Prison In Hit And Run That Dragged Vernal Woman

Driver Sentenced To Prison In Hit And Run That Dragged Vernal Woman

Jul 25, 2025 · Basin Now · News

The driver convicted in a hit and run nearly a year ago in Vernal in which a young woman was struck and dragged several blocks has been sentenced in 8th District Court. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, camera footage showed that on August 13, 2024, a black SUV hit a cyclist near the […]

Uintah County Heritage Museum Renamed “Museum Of Uintah County”

Uintah County Heritage Museum Renamed “Museum Of Uintah County”

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s official. The Uintah County Heritage Museum has a new name. During the regular Commission meeting held on Tuesday, the Uintah County Commission approved the renaming to the ‘Museum of Uintah County’. Uintah County issued a release, sharing that this is a change that reflects the museum’s expanded vision, offerings, and role in the community. […]

Local ER Doctor Shares Important Summertime Safety Message

Local ER Doctor Shares Important Summertime Safety Message

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local Doctor has an important summertime safety message for the community. “As an emergency physician at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah, I see firsthand the serious, and often preventable, dangers that summer can bring,” shares Dr. Nolan Brooksby. “Whether you’re heading outdoors for a weekend at the lake, grilling in the backyard, […]

Rotenone Treatments Coming Up In High Uintas

Rotenone Treatments Coming Up In High Uintas

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another round of rotenone treatments to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout on drainages in the High Uintas is coming up. This is the 4th consecutive year that the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has coordinated with Ashley National Forest on the treatments. “Over the past 20 years, we have made significant progress on […]

Uintah County Library Reduces Hours Due To Reduced Federal Funding

Uintah County Library Reduces Hours Due To Reduced Federal Funding

Jul 23, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Effective August 4th, the Uintah County Library will have new operating hours. The change was announced during Tuesday’s Uintah County Commission meeting, explaining that the reduction in hours is due to changes in federal funding but still aims to maintain a high-quality library experience. “While adapting to budget requirements, the County and Library leadership have […]