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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert

Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is once again urging the public to stay alert to the scammers out there posing as law enforcement officers. “If you receive a call from someone saying they are with the Sheriff’s Office or they actually use a real or former deputy’s name telling you that you missed court, jury […]

Black Mountain Hotshots At Big Draw Fire

Black Mountain Hotshots At Big Draw Fire

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Big Draw Fire continues to see minimal activity and is now 50 percent contained. Utah Fire Info shared on Wednesday evening that the fire, which has burned 457 acres, will be staffed today by the Black Mountain Hotshots, a squad from the Flaming Gorge Wildland Fire Module, as well as three Type II hand […]

Catholic Pilgrimage Makes Stops In Uintah Basin

Catholic Pilgrimage Makes Stops In Uintah Basin

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah leg of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage included stops in the Uintah Basin. The Intermountain Catholic newsletter shared this week that the pilgrimage began May 17th and entered Utah from Idaho on May 31st. A special stop on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation took place on June 4th and included a mile-long procession through […]

Closure On 1500 East In Ballard Starts Monday

Closure On 1500 East In Ballard Starts Monday

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Travelers take note: a section of 1500 East in Ballard will be closed starting Monday, June 24th. Construction kicked off early this month and includes the full depth reclamation, replacement, and widening of 1500 East as part of the Ballard Phase II project. Travelers should plan for alternate routes. TNT General Contractors explains that the […]

Sign Up For Tri-County Emergency Alert System

Sign Up For Tri-County Emergency Alert System

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Emergencies can strike at any time and modern technology makes it easier to stay informed. The public is encouraged to sign up for the Tri-County Emergency Alert System to stay informed of local emergencies affecting Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County. “With the recent fires around us, we’re reminded of the importance of staying connected and […]

Vernal City Approves Pursuit Of Lamplighter Block Through Condemnation

Vernal City Approves Pursuit Of Lamplighter Block Through Condemnation

Jun 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City Council met on Wednesday evening and on the meeting agenda under Policy And Legislation was the item to ‘Consider Approval of an Ordinance of the Vernal City Council Authorizing the Filing of a Complaint to take by Eminent Domain the Property at 120 East Main Street for Public Use’. The City Council unanimously […]

Meet The Candidate: Jason Walton For U.S. Senate

Meet The Candidate: Jason Walton For U.S. Senate

Jun 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Jason Walton, Utah candidate for U.S. Senate, recently made another visit to the Uintah Basin and visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview. Walton is a businessman who frequently points out that you can’t run a business or a household the way the government is running the country. Once the debt hit $30 […]

Moon Lake Campground Reopening Pushed Back

Moon Lake Campground Reopening Pushed Back

Jun 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

While it was initially forecast that Moon Lake Campground would reopen to the public early this week, crews are needing more time and that date has been pushed back. “Crews have been working diligently to prepare the campground for use, including completion of a new slurry seal. The revised date will allow the seal to […]

California Oil And Gas Company Announces Success Drilling In Uintah Basin

California Oil And Gas Company Announces Success Drilling In Uintah Basin

Jun 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

California based oil and gas company Trio Petroleum Corp, announced last week updates on recently completed drilling activities in Uintah County. In their press release from June 11th, the company stated that they have successfully drilled their first two exploratory wells, one with a total depth of 1,020 feet and the other to a depth […]

Moffat County Appeal Over BLM Land Restrictions Rejected

Moffat County Appeal Over BLM Land Restrictions Rejected

Jun 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moffat County has lost its appeal over the BLM closures of 158 miles of trails and roads. The Department of the Interior issued the decision on June 3rd, stating that the appeal was dismissed for “lack of standing”. The judge’s decision states: “Based on Moffat County’s filings, we have concluded that Moffat County has not […]

Big Draw Fire 10 Percent Contained

Big Draw Fire 10 Percent Contained

Jun 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

As of the last report Tuesday night, the Big Draw Fire is 10 percent contained. Utah Fire Info shared that it had been mapped at 457 acres and there was minimal growth still with no threat to structures. This is great news as it had been recommended to residents of 8 to 10 homes north […]