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Roosevelt City Secondary Water Shutting Off

Roosevelt City Secondary Water Shutting Off

Oct 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The weather is getting colder and the fall season is officially here. Roosevelt City has announced that their secondary water will be shut off for the season on October 15th. There may still be residual water in the lines for a couple of days following the shut off, but please do not plan on having […]

Uintah County Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Increase

Uintah County Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Increase

Oct 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County has issued a notice of a proposed increase to property taxes. The notice states: If the proposed budget is approved, Uintah County would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 73.11 percent above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue, excluding eligible new growth. To put that into context, Uintah County shared that the […]

Election Notice: Who Will Receive A Ballot In Uintah County?

Election Notice: Who Will Receive A Ballot In Uintah County?

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Clerk-Auditor Office has updated information online for the November election. This year the election will take place on Tuesday, November 21st. So who will receive a ballot in Uintah County? Only those within Vernal City limits, Naples City limits, Ballard City limits, and the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District will […]

Duchesne County To Utilize Grant For OHV Trespassing Signage

Duchesne County To Utilize Grant For OHV Trespassing Signage

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County will utilize grant funding for an OHV Trespassing Signage project. Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented the State of Utah contract and OHVR grant information to the Duchesne County Commission at a recent Commission meeting. The grant is in the amount of just over $13,377 dollars that requires a match from the […]

Give’m Health: ADHD Awareness Month

Give’m Health: ADHD Awareness Month

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newsflash! ADHD is a real condition and TriCounty Health is focused on educating and offering resources to the community. TriCounty Health Nurse Ericka Wall visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to discuss this important topic during ADHD Awareness Month. Healthy eating, staying active and limiting screen time is important for those with ADHD. […]

DWR: Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening

DWR: Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2024 sportsman permits on October 18th at 8am. To be included in the permit drawing, you must submit your phone application by 5pm or online application no later than 11pm on November 8th. “If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that’s open […]

Local Lawyer Dennis Judd Charged Following Utah Attorney General Investigation

Local Lawyer Dennis Judd Charged Following Utah Attorney General Investigation

Oct 12, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Local lawyer Dennis L. Judd has been formally charged after a 7 month investigation by the Utah Attorney General’s Office. On Wednesday, October 11th, the State of Utah Attorney General charged Judd with 2 counts of Voyeurism by Concealed Electronic Equipment and 1 count of Stalking. According to the Special Agent for the Attorney General’s […]

Rod Bird Jr. Presents On Run For U.S. Senate To Vernal Chamber

Rod Bird Jr. Presents On Run For U.S. Senate To Vernal Chamber

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber Luncheon welcomed Roosevelt City Mayor Rod Bird Jr. who recently announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be open at the conclusion of Senator Mitt Romney’s term. Bird emphasized his passion for working to make things better and that he has had success with this in business as well […]

Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A lowering population of kokanee salmon at Flaming Gorge is a major topic for local anglers and one that wildlife officials say will take a long term plan to address. The Division of Wildlife Resources reported this week that DWR personnel have only been able to collect about 50% of the eggs needed to restock Utah waterbodies […]

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur, Colorado isn’t the same sleepy town you may remember. Growth was promised when the original settlement called Baxter Flats was renamed Dinosaur. While that change didn’t necessarily help, growth and money came decades later after the town decided to allow cannabis retail in 2016. The town now has four cannabis stores that are clumped […]