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Roosevelt Expansion Ribbon Cutting

Roosevelt Expansion Ribbon Cutting

Sep 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tomorrow is the Uintah Basin Healthcare Roosevelt Expansion Ribbon Cutting and the public is invited. The Roosevelt Campus expansion project includes an expanded Cancer Care and Infusion Center, a new Women’s Health Center, an expanded Surgery Center, and a new cafe. Phase 1 of the project is what opens this fall. Level 1 of the […]

Illegal Harvesting

Illegal Harvesting

Sep 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunting season is in full swing and the general season rifle deer hunt is coming up October 21st. In just the last 6 weeks, DWR conservation officers have already issued 500 citations, including 173 illegally killed animals. DWR Captain Chad Bettridge has a clear message for all those participating in hunts now or in the […]

Craig Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash On Highway 40

Craig Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash On Highway 40

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Craig man suffered fatal injuries after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway on Saturday evening. Craig Daily Press reports that according to Colorado State Patrol, 31-year-old Taylor Branstetter was traveling west on Highway 40 at mile marker 105 in a Chevy Suburban when he drifted off the right side of the road. […]

Roosevelt PD Requests Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Roosevelt PD Requests Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt Police Department is requesting the public’s help in an investigation. Images of a man wearing a blue t-shirt and dark ball cap were shared on Roosevelt Police Department social media with the request for help in identifying the individual pictured. The images are shared on the Roosevelt City Police Department Facebook page and with […]

Revolve Gives Update On Battery Storage Project In The Uintah Basin

Revolve Gives Update On Battery Storage Project In The Uintah Basin

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Canadian company has provided an update on their proposed Battery Storage project planned for Uintah County. Revolve Renewable Power Corporation develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in the US and Mexico. Their Vernal Battery Storage project is planned to be located on a 47-acre land parcel 4 miles north of Vernal. “The […]

USU Speaker Series Tonight Featuring Megan Willison

USU Speaker Series Tonight Featuring Megan Willison

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The monthly USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series will be starting up today. Kicking off the series will be Megan Willison, the Park Archaeologist at Dinosaur National Monument. Megan Willison is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and she received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 in Anthropology. She received her Masters degree in […]

Trees for Charity

Trees For Charity 2023

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Yes fall has just begun but it’s never too early to be thinking about charity! Trees for Charity is asking people to save some dates on their calendars. Applications for Trees for Charity will open October 4th at 9am. Tree set up will be November 21st. Tree viewing will be November 24th and 25th (and […]

White Freightliner Semi Runs Off US-191 North Of Vernal

White Freightliner Semi Runs Off US-191 North Of Vernal

Sep 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While it is a scenic drive, Highway 191 north of Vernal can be dangerous in some locations, especially for industrial vehicles. This proved to be the case for a semi on Sunday night. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a white freightliner semi was traveling north near mile marker 392 at about 10:03pm when it ran […]

DWR Responds To Concerns Of Decreasing Kokanee Salmon Numbers

DWR Responds To Concerns Of Decreasing Kokanee Salmon Numbers

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The number of kokanee salmon in Flaming Gorge are down this year for a number of reasons and the concerns of anglers are being heard by wildlife officials. During the DWR Northeastern Region RAC meeting on September 7th, Aquatics Manager Trina Hedrick acknowledged the concerns that they have been hearing and provided an update. She […]

PhenomeCon Draws Attendees From Around the U.S. And The World

PhenomeCon Draws Attendees From Around the U.S. And The World

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Travel and Tourism wrapped up the 3rd annual PhenomeCon on Saturday at the Uintah Conference Center. “We had a sell out crowd with 1200+ people in attendance from 41 states and 5 countries,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp. “The event brings in nearly a million dollars to the economy […]