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Beware Of Online Scammers

Beware Of Online Scammers

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is the latest to warn of the never ending risk of scammers online looking for new ways to get your information. So what kind of scams are out there? Well don’t hold your breath because the list is long and growing every day. Among the most common are gift card scams, government and […]

DWR Encourages Safety As Utah’s Fall Hunts Begin This Month

DWR Encourages Safety As Utah’s Fall Hunts Begin This Month

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging all hunters to make safety a top priority for this fall’s hunting season. The first big game hunts begin August 19th with the archery hunts. Before placing a portable tree stand in a tree, be sure to check the stand’s weight rating. Make sure it will support both […]

Duchesne County Projects Update

Duchesne County Projects Update

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission selected a bidder on a remodel project of the Duchesne County South building. Green River Construction bid $4.8 million dollars while BHI bid $3.7 million dollars. After reviewing the bids to ensure all required documents were received, the Commission approved the BHI bid. The group discussed how the project cost is […]

Forest Service Offering Multiple Flaming Gorge Programs This Month

Forest Service Offering Multiple Flaming Gorge Programs This Month

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Forest Service is making Ashley National Forest the place to be with multipleFlaming Gorge programs being offered this month. The Ashley National Forest HeritageTeam is making a presentation on the evening of August 18th at the LucerneCampground Loop C. Come view artifacts and learn how to throw an atlatl. The next dayon August 19th […]

Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex in Uintah County has had a very busy summerwith a variety of events drawing people to the area. The Uintah County Commissionenjoyed a report of events during their Commission meeting last week and expressedtheir gratitude for the staff and volunteers making the complex a draw for enthusiastsfrom around the country. […]

‘Stars Stripes Summer Nights’ At The Duchesne County Fair

‘Stars Stripes Summer Nights’ At The Duchesne County Fair

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for ‘Stars, Stripes, Summer Nights’ at the Duchesne County Fair this week inDuchesne City. The 4-H, FFA, and Open Livestock Show starts today with marketlivestock weigh-in. Knowledge, testing, and showmanship are Tuesday and Wednesdaywith the Awards Ceremony Wednesday evening at 6pm. The Jr. Market Livestock Sale ison Thursday morning and youth sheep, goat, […]

Wyoming Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old

Wyoming Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Wyoming man that previously pleaded Not Guilty to charges, including DUI and acount of Aggravated Homicide by Vehicle, has changed his plea to Guilty. In June of2022, Jaquan Tavion Lyons-Smith attended a bonfire off US 191 south of Rock Springs.While he arrived alone, he left with four passengers and while speeding northbound onUS 191 […]

Congressman John Curtis Radio Interview Today; Vernal Open House Wednesday

Congressman John Curtis Radio Interview Today; Vernal Open House Wednesday

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis, Congressman for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, isproviding an update and opportunity for Uintah Basin residents to reach out to him andhis staff. On Wednesday, August 9th, Representative Curtis and his staff will be at theUBTech Campus in Vernal where visitors can get help from amazing caseworkerslearning about grants and internship opportunities and […]

Be Safe While Enjoying UBIC Fun All Day Today And Tomorrow

Be Safe While Enjoying UBIC Fun All Day Today And Tomorrow

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt’s largest celebration of the year continues today much to the delight of Uintah Basin families. UBIC, which now stands for Uintah Basin in Celebration, originally stood for the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention which started in the early part of the 20th century. The industrial convention provided a yearly display of the latest and greatest […]

Green River Bike Rally Event Officially Approved

Green River Bike Rally Event Officially Approved

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans for a bike rally in Green River, Wyoming are happening and with the blessing of the Green River City Council, according to a report from Sweetwater Now. Last month was a different story, however, when members of the Council made it clear during the Council meeting that a bike rally aimed at being a […]