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Over 20 Cattle Killed In Moffat County Semi Rollover

Over 20 Cattle Killed In Moffat County Semi Rollover

Nov 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 20 cattle were killed in a semi crash in Moffat County over the weekend. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on Highway 13 south of Craig on Highway 13 at Mile Post 77. The semi was hauling 93 head of steers and heifers and the roadway was closed as emergency […]

Comment Made During County Commission Meeting Sparks Public Response

Comment Made During County Commission Meeting Sparks Public Response

Nov 1, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A comment made during last week’s Uintah County Commission meeting has sparked a public response online. During the Public Hearing over the 2024 Budget, 6 citizens asked questions of the Commissioners and Clerk/Auditor, engaging in extensive discussion on the budget and proposed property tax increase. Of the one hour and twenty minutes of the public […]

Daggett County Shooting Complex Becoming A Reality

Daggett County Shooting Complex Becoming A Reality

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The highly anticipated shooting complex will soon become a reality in Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission reports that initial construction and excavation will start on the project the second week of November. The shooting complex project is funded by a $200,000 dollar Utah Outdoor Recreation grant and will include a pistol range, 300 yard […]

Rotary Club’s ‘Santa’s Community Effort’ Underway In Uintah County

Rotary Club’s ‘Santa’s Community Effort’ Underway In Uintah County

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Applications are now being accepted for The Vernal Rotary Club’s Santa’s Community Effort. Santa’s Community Effort is a supplemental toy program for the needy children, 0 to 16 years of age, of Uintah County. “Helping needy kids has always been an emphasis of what Rotary is all about,” shares Rotary member Brian Gorum. “This program […]

BLM Conducting Hazardous Fuels Reduction Treatment

BLM Conducting Hazardous Fuels Reduction Treatment

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Starting on Wednesday, November 1st, the Vernal Bureau of Land Management Division of Fire/Fuels will begin implementation of a hazardous fuels reduction treatment that involves the cutting of pinyon and juniper trees by chainsaw with contract crews. This work will be located in the Coal Mine Basin, Dry Fork, and Red Fleet areas in Uintah […]

Duchesne County Getting Ready For Christmas Season

Duchesne County Getting Ready For Christmas Season

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some might think it is too early to talk about Christmas but when it is about making sure people have a magical holiday it is never too early. There are three things that the Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne would like the public to put on the calendar. First, the Enchanted Forest will be taking […]

Flaming Gorge Harley-Davidson 33rd Annual Toy Run This Weekend

Flaming Gorge Harley-Davidson 33rd Annual Toy Run This Weekend

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Flaming Gorge Harley-Davidson know how to kick off the holidays. They started by hosting the 17th annual Haunted Harley Ride on Saturday, October 28th. Some riders showed up in costumes and did a poker run. Coming up this weekend they will be hosting the 33rd annual Toy Run. The event is done with Fire Station […]

Vernal Regional Airport Clears Up Confusion

Vernal Regional Airport Clears Up Confusion

Oct 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Change can be hard and for many it is confusing so it’s not surprising that changes underway and coming up at the Vernal Regional Airport are causing a stir of confusion online. Airport administration has set out to clear up the confusion with the following information: SkyWest is partnered with United Airlines and will continue […]

Zions Block Parking Lot Update

Zions Block Parking Lot Update

Oct 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It can be hard to tell what progress is being made within a construction zone and how long it will be blocked off for the safety of the public. In the case of the downtown Vernal revitalization project, an update on the Zions Block parking lot has provided an outlook for the project. The curb […]

Election Ballots in Uintah County Hitting Mail On October 31st

Election Ballots in Uintah County Hitting Mail On October 31st

Oct 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ballots will hit the mail on October 31st in Uintah County so voters in the Cities and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District should watch for their ballots arriving this week. The Ballard City ballot includes just one race: two four year terms for Ballard City Council. Voters select up to 2 individuals out […]