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Vernal Downtown Construction Projects Continue

Vernal Downtown Construction Projects Continue

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has announced the continuation of the downtown revitalization with 2 major construction projects underway. The Cobblerock Block improvements at the corner of 100 East and 100 South continue with Phase 2 of the project. This includes the area behind the businesses with the replacement of water and sewer lines, enhanced public spaces, and […]

2024 McCoy Flats Death Race Lasts 21 Rounds Until 3AM

2024 McCoy Flats Death Race Lasts 21 Rounds Until 3AM

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While you were busy this weekend staying out of the heat and holding still in front of the A/C, some local superhumans were proving their insane levels of endurance and strength. The McCoy Flats Death Race is appropriately named as participants run a 4 mile trail route every hour until only one person is left. […]

Safety Urged With Red Flag Warnings And High Temperatures

Safety Urged With Red Flag Warnings And High Temperatures

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Red Flag Warnings were in effect over the weekend with hot temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty outflow winds. The critical fire weather means all are urged to use extreme caution with all things that can spark a wildfire, including fireworks, exploding targets, discarded cigarettes, dragging chains, and campfires. While the Red Flag Warning is […]

DWR: Catch And Release Tips To Decrease Impacts To Fish

DWR: Catch And Release Tips To Decrease Impacts To Fish

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Photo Credit: Delene Jaques If your outdoor plans include fishing, here are some important tips to decrease stress to the fish and increase their chance of survival, if you plan to release them. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that first, you should consider fishing in the mornings or late evenings, when temperatures are cooler. […]

Speirs Wildfire Near Flaming Gorge Over 500 Acres

Speirs Wildfire Near Flaming Gorge Over 500 Acres

Jul 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews continue to battle a wildfire burning south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County. The Speirs Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, July 13th. According to the update on Sunday, the fire is burning east of Cart Creek drainage, primarily in an eastward direction. “Smokejumpers arrived Saturday evening and have been constructing fire […]

Speirs Fire Burning Near Flaming Gorge In Daggett County

Speirs Fire Burning Near Flaming Gorge In Daggett County

Jul 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews have responded to a wildfire burning south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County. Ashley National Forest has shared that it is being called the Speirs Fire because it is located east of Highway 191 near Speirs Peak. The Speirs Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, July 13th, sometime in the afternoon. As […]

Man Arrested For Assault After Violation Of Own Protective Order

Man Arrested For Assault After Violation Of Own Protective Order

Jul 12, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested after violating his own protective order in an incident in Duchesne County just after midnight on July 11th. Officers responded to a call during which dispatch workers could hear a man making threats and yelling at a woman that she “better not call anyone”. Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Daniel Paul […]

Oweep Basin Rotenone Treatment Starts This Month

Oweep Basin Rotenone Treatment Starts This Month

Jul 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest and the Division of Wildlife Resources have provided further information on the rotenone treatment in the High Uintas starting this month. The native cutthroat trout restoration project will use rotenone within the northeastern portion of the Lake Fork Drainage in the Oweep Basin. Crews will be implementing the rotenone treatment July 28th […]

DWR: Tips For Stream Fishing In High Uintas

DWR: Tips For Stream Fishing In High Uintas

Jul 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

When it comes to fishing opportunities, anglers will find a variety of options for excellent stream fishing in the Uinta Mountains in the northeastern corner of the state with Blue Ribbon Fisheries. The majority of the waterbodies in the area are smaller streams. Anglers fishing in small streams should expect to fish around a lot […]