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Backcountry Skier Killed In Uinta Mountains Avalanche

Backcountry Skier Killed In Uinta Mountains Avalanche

Mar 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man skiing alone in the backcountry of the Uinta Mountains was killed in an avalanche on Friday. According to law enforcement, Search and Rescue resources were immediately deployed at the report of a missing skier in the Hoyt Peak area and initiated a coordinated search. Due to hazardous and ineffective searching conditions, Search and […]

Moon Lake Electric Files To Surrender Uintah Hydroelectric Project

Moon Lake Electric Files To Surrender Uintah Hydroelectric Project

Mar 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Federal Register issued a Notice this week of a ‘Surrender of License’ application from Moon Lake Electric Association concerning the Uintah Hydroelectric Project. Located in Duchesne County near the town of Neola, the project diverts water from the Uinta River, Big Springs Creek, and Pole Creek and nearly all project features are located on […]

UBTech Scholarship Partnership Announced

UBTech Scholarship Partnership Announced

Mar 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another partnership has been announced that will help support the local workforce. UBTech shared a press release on Thursday, announcing that in celebration of their 50th anniversary in business, George T. Weldon Construction has established the Invest in the Best of the Basin Scholarship which is a $10,000 dollar fund designed to support Uintah Basin […]

Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests

Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests

Mar 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A drug deal at the McCoy Flats turnoff led to arrests this week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were watching a vehicle they suspected to have narcotics in the area of Dog Valley and another vehicle whose driver was suspected of buying drugs. Violations were observed by both vehicles […]

Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car

Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah County resident has learned an important lesson on returning your rental vehicle. According to court documents, an individual rented a car on February 8th and signed a contract stating that the car would be returned by February 15th. On February 18th, when the vehicle had still not been returned, it was located at […]

Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County

Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Trio Petroleum issued a press release this week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project in Uintah County. Trio Petroleum currently owns a 2.25% working interest in 960 acres at Asphalt Ridge, and may acquire up to an additional 17.75% working interest in the same 960 acres and also a 20% interest in an […]

Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey

Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to hear your voice. They are conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from the community that will inform local leaders of trends and concerns. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes and the results will be used to address community concerns and improve resources that are […]

Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin

Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uinta Basin’s unique geography that greatly complicates air quality issues was once again a topic during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. this week. A press release issued on Wednesday shared that during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection […]