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Vernal Oilers Help With Flag Retirements

Vernal Oilers Help With Flag Retirements

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some local athletes were among those who took time on Saturday to respectfully retire American flags outside the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. This was the 2nd year the setting was provided on Veterans Day to once again retire over 300 American flags. Working alongside community members, Scouts, and local service members, the Vernal Oilers […]

USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series Tomorrow Evening

USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series Tomorrow Evening

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tomorrow is the monthly USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series and the speaker will be a local well qualified on overcoming fear and challenges, Mr. Sidney Smith. Sidney and his wife Lori have lived in Vernal for the last 13 years and have 4 beautiful children. He is a double amputee, triathlete, outdoorsman, and public speaker. Sid […]

Plans Announced For 6th Annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival

Plans Announced For 6th Annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans have been announced for the 6th annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival. The event will take place this year on December 2nd with the theme being ‘Home For Christmas’. This special event is thanks to the dedication of a Duchesne City resident who adores the Christmas holiday. Motivated by a desire for more community Christmas […]

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local leader who has spent his career dedicated to public safety was recently recognized. The 2023 Utah Association of Special Districts annual convention was held last week in Layton. Each year, the UASD accepts nominations for a Distinguished Board Member and a Distinguished Manager Award within the state. Of all the nominations received, Uintah […]

Construction On 500 North In Vernal To Get Underway in 2024

Construction On 500 North In Vernal To Get Underway in 2024

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction on 500 North in Vernal City from Vernal Avenue to 500 East is movingforward. A bid was accepted firming up plans for work to happen in the spring andsummer of 2024. Vernal City obtained grant funds four years ago for improvements on500 North from Vernal Avenue to 500 East. UDOT is planning to start […]

Daggett County Projects Update

Daggett County Projects Update

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Daggett County Commission recently provided an update in addition to the ShootingComplex news already reported. In October, the Daggett County Commission beganworking with the Forest Service on the proposed Ski Resort. “An updated feasibility planand 10% master plan in the form of a pre-application has been submitted,” shares theCommission. “The goal would be to […]

DWR: Tiger Muskies Stocking Successful In Uinta Mountains

DWR: Tiger Muskies Stocking Successful In Uinta Mountains

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The DWR has found a successful method of stocking tiger muskies in the state, includingpopular spots in the Uinta Mountains. For many years, the Utah Division of WildlifeResources hatcheries were frustrating trying to produce and raise tiger muskies as theyattempted to collect eggs from female northern pike. Tiger muskies are a non-nativepredator fish that are […]

Commissioner Norton On Tax Increase Public Hearing Turnout

Commissioner Norton On Tax Increase Public Hearing Turnout

Nov 10, 2023 · Basin Now · News

The public hearing concerning the proposed property tax increase in Uintah County waslikely a lot to take in for the County Commissioners who are responsible for setting andapproving the coming year’s budget before the end of the year. Every person that wantedto give their input to the Commissioners were given time to do so at […]

Daggett County Man Arrested For Alleged Rape

Daggett County Man Arrested For Alleged Rape

Nov 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Daggett County man was arrested this week for a rape reported to the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office. The officers received the report on the same day that the alleged crime was committed but the accused had left the area before officers could make contact. On November 6th, officers were informed that the accused was […]