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SNOTEL Report

SNOTEL Report

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The SNOTEL snowpack data as of February 8th reports that the Basin Index of the Northeastern Uintahs as a whole is 111 percent and the Duchesne River Basin Index is 121 percent. The current storm has brought a lot of snow to the area mountains and is anticipated to continue into today. The eastern Utah […]

Cutthroat Slam Program Continues To Grow In Popularity

Cutthroat Slam Program Continues To Grow In Popularity

Feb 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Cutthroat Slam program is a popular pursuit for anglers in the Uintah Basin and the program continues to grow. The Colorado River cutthroat trout featured on the first medallion offered in the Slam has local significance as that species of trout is native to the tributaries of the Green and Colorado Rivers. This is […]

Vernal City Council Approves FY2023 Audit

Vernal City Council Approves FY2023 Audit

Feb 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Audits are a regular part of government operations and help identify areas needing compliance adjustments. Vernal City Council reviewed and approved their Fiscal Year 2023 audit during their recent January Council meeting. Vernal City’s total assets as presented in the audit are at $62 million dollars. The City’s total net position increased by $9 million […]

‘Emma The Musical’ Opening This Month Mixes Mischief With Romance/Comedy

‘Emma The Musical’ Opening This Month Mixes Mischief With Romance/Comedy

Feb 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Talented locals are preparing to provide another evening of escape and entertainment to the Vernal Theatre stage. The Jane Austen tale of Emma is a romantic comedy worthy of the February show dates. “Emma is such a fun feel good comedy musical!” shares production director Rachel Fuchs. “It’s been so wonderful watching the characters come […]

Highway 40 Wildlife Safety Corridor Project Pursued

Highway 40 Wildlife Safety Corridor Project Pursued

Feb 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation are working together to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and to make it easier for wildlife during annual migrations. While there are safety corridor projects being installed around the state this year, a project planned for the Uintah Basin is still in the […]

Fuel Break Treatment Project Underway Along Red Cloud Loop Road

Fuel Break Treatment Project Underway Along Red Cloud Loop Road

Feb 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has provided some additional information on the Ashley Karst Shaded Fuel Break project along the Red Cloud Loop Road. “Established fuel breaks control wildland fire safely by allowing fire resources more time to suppress or control fire,” shares the update. “Work has begun at the turn off to Ashley Twin Lakes and […]

Uintah Animal Control And Shelter Special Service District FY 2023 Report

Uintah Animal Control And Shelter Special Service District FY 2023 Report

Feb 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District statistical report for Fiscal Year 2023 provides evidence of what we all know. The people behind the shelter and animal control are working hard to serve the animals and people in Uintah County. Animal control officers responded to 2,620 calls for service and drove a total […]

Intoxicated Man Rams Tractor Into Side Of Duchesne County Cabin

Intoxicated Man Rams Tractor Into Side Of Duchesne County Cabin

Feb 7, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is behind bars after intentionally driving a tractor into a cabin in Fruitland while intoxicated. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired call in Fruitland and upon arrival found a green John Deer tractor parked in the driveway in front of a cabin that […]

Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor Subject Of Upcoming UDOT Open House

Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor Subject Of Upcoming UDOT Open House

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A public open house is happening this week in Duchesne regarding UDOT’s plans for improvements to the Highway 191 Indian Canyon Corridor between Duchesne and Helper. “Multiple improvements are planned for the US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor over the next two years to ensure the road can withstand the projected additional heavy vehicle traffic and improve […]

Rangely Among First Recipients Of Land Banking Funds For Affordable Housing

Rangely Among First Recipients Of Land Banking Funds For Affordable Housing

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rangely is among a small group of first recipients of the Colorado voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking Funds which aims to help communities acquire land for affordable housing. The Town of Rangely was awarded $240,000 dollars. $25 million dollars were dispersed between the 16 recipients announced last week. Those 16 recipients are anticipating to […]

Roosevelt Branch Library Highlighted By Utah State Library

Roosevelt Branch Library Highlighted By Utah State Library

Feb 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The wonders of having a new library in Roosevelt are being noticed by more than just locals. One great example is that the Utah State Library recognized the Roosevelt Branch Library in its latest blog, emphasizing the impressive amount of community events now being held in the beautiful new facility. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel […]