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Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Legislation has been introduced that Moffat County tourism leaders believe will prove a great opportunity for the entire region. The Rural Outdoor Investment Act hopes to promote economic growth in rural communities by investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and business development. This legislation would provide vital capital to rural communities across the country working […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Each fall, bird-watchers travel to western states to see sandhill cranes in the wild, but if you live near a field in the Uintah Basin, you’re no stranger to the loud, rattling call of these large migratory birds. If you have never seen or heard one up close, DWR viewing events are coming up. Sandhill […]

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed David O’Riordan, a man full of energy, ideas, and a broad perspective, as their new Executive Director. Ten years ago O’Riordan, his wife, and children made the monumental decision to pack everything they could fit into 4 suitcases and move from Ireland to America. Three years ago […]

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While Enefit American Oil still owns private land and state leases with shale deposits, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday that they have relinquished their federal oil shale leases in the Uintah Basin. The article cites a letter from Enefit CEO Ryan Clerico to the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office dated last […]

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A case of misinformation nearly a decade old has apparently resurfaced and Uintah School District is setting the record straight, again. In January of 2014, a KSL article prompted public outcry after reporting that students at Uintah Elementary School went without lunch because they did not have enough money on their school lunch accounts. While […]

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Wednesday, Utah Representative Blake Moore was among a group of four Congressmen that launched the bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’ that aims to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are invested as effectively and efficiently as possible. “Evidence-based policy making has been at the forefront of my legislative strategy since my first day in office,” shared […]

Dark Skies Over Dinosaur Events This Weekend

Dark Skies Over Dinosaur Events This Weekend

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Timed perfectly with the chance to see a comet visible from Earth every 400 years, Dinosaur National Monument will be holding multiple events this weekend over three days as part of the Dark Skies Over Dinosaur events. These events are done with DarkSky International, a group that restores the nighttime environment and protects communities from […]

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Promotions Celebrated

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Promotions Celebrated

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The promotions of faculty of USU Uintah Basin were recently celebrated with USU President Elizabeth Cantwell and Statewide Campus administration in attendance. Shana Geffeney in the Biology Department was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Kim Hales in the English Department was promoted to Senior Lecturer. Dr. Seth Lyman from the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department […]

Biggest ATV/Motocross Races In The West Happening In Vernal This Weekend

Biggest ATV/Motocross Races In The West Happening In Vernal This Weekend

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

America’s favorite off-road racing series is headed to Uintah County this weekend and thousands will be in the area to race and watch. WORCS Racing is bringing Round 7 of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC World Off Road Championship Series to Uintah County’s Buckskin Hills and up to 1500 riders from all over the western United States are […]

Congressman John Curtis On Impeachment Inquiry

Congressman John Curtis On Impeachment Inquiry

Sep 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Congressman John Curtis issued a statement on Tuesday following the announcement that the House of Representatives is opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “I am closely monitoring the formal inquiry Speaker McCarthy announced and have the utmost confidence in the investigative tools Congress has at its disposal to help us determine the facts,” shared […]

Applications for the FY 2024 Firewood Bank Grant Program Open

Applications for the FY 2024 Firewood Bank Grant Program Open

Sep 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest reports that the Alliance for Green Heat is now accepting applications for the 2024 Firewood Bank Grant Program. Firewood banks provide emergency and seasonal wood for heating homes. Similar to food banks, firewood banks can be run by nonprofits, churches and other religious organizations, state or local governments, or tribes. Typically, firewood […]

Watch For Comet With A 400 Year Orbit

Watch For Comet With A 400 Year Orbit

Sep 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Many in the Uintah Basin have a love for the great outdoors and this week with the pristine night sky we can also appreciate the cosmos. There will be an astronomical phenomenon that hasn’t been visible since the 17th century and won’t be seen again for another 400 years. Comet Nishimura will be close enough […]