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Utah Division of Water Resources Gives Update

Utah Division of Water Resources Gives Update

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Water Resources recently released a Utah Water Condition Update. As of the beginning of July, the state’s water supply is still benefiting from the stellar winter as the gradual melt off has helped replenish water reserves. Utah has received 137% of normal precipitation, compared to last year which saw precipitation to […]

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews will continue to battle the Sunny Cove Fire in Daggett County today. The fire was discovered at 3:26pm on Monday just south of Mustang Ridge Campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It was initially reported at 5 acres and zero percent containment and was announced the fire was caused by lightning. The Mustang Ridge Campground […]

Roosevelt City Updating Municipal Codes; Seeks Community Input

Roosevelt City Updating Municipal Codes; Seeks Community Input

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is updating its Municipal Codes and community input is needed. Roosevelt City shared last week that they have hired consultants to work with the City Council and the administrative staff to review the codes and propose revisions. Proposed changes to the code are intended to: Make the language more plain/ understandable; Bring the code […]

BLM Advisory Council Holding Meeting In Vernal

BLM Advisory Council Holding Meeting In Vernal

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Green River District is holding a meeting next month in Vernal to discuss issues related to public lands management. “These meetings provide a forum for the [Resource Advisory Council] to provide input and recommendations to the BLM on a variety of issues, including land use planning, resource management, and conservation,” shares the BLM […]

Congressman Moore On Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Moore On Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill sponsored by Representative Moore was included in the passage of the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act which Moore says will strengthen America’s defense prowess and enhance U.S. dominance on a global stage. “I am particularly grateful that my bill, the Retain Skilled Vets Act, was included in the passed legislation,” shares Moore. […]

Increases Scheduled For Flaming Gorge Dam Releases

Increases Scheduled For Flaming Gorge Dam Releases

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water releases have been scheduled to increase from Flaming Gorge Dam. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, releases are to be initiated in mid-July as part of the Colorado pikeminnow experiment. As of July 12th the average daily releases were approximately 900 cubic feet per second and they will increase to achieve greater than 2,200 […]

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special program is being offered in Vernal this month and only for the second time. Special Olympics Utah will be providing its Opening Eyes free vision clinic to individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Special Olympics Utah will be offering free vision screenings in a fun, welcoming environment to all,” shares Special Olympics Utah CEO Scott Weaver. […]

Crowds Expected For Third Year Of PhenomeCon

Crowds Expected For Third Year Of PhenomeCon

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

PhenomeCon is returning to the Basin this fall with a growing number of paranormal enthusiasts getting on board and planning to attend. Uintah County Travel and Tourism provided the following update on the upcoming event: For over a century the Uintah Basin has been making headlines with paranormal sightings and activity including cattle mutilations, UFO’s, […]

Representative Moore Continues Sounding Alarm On Nation’s Debt Crisis

Representative Moore Continues Sounding Alarm On Nation’s Debt Crisis

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative Blake Moore joined the formal launch of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum on Thursday. The Forum is a group dedicated to sounding the alarm about the nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory and their mission is to elevate the debt issue with their colleagues and the public while providing members of Congress with opportunities to improve the […]

See Hummingbirds Up Close At Free DWR Event This Month

See Hummingbirds Up Close At Free DWR Event This Month

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are few things as magical as seeing a hummingbird up close and in person and a chance to experience just that is right around the corner. The DWR has partnered with the BLM and U.S. Forest Service to host a hummingbird banding demonstration this month. During the event, the researchers capture the hummingbirds and […]

McCoy Flats Death Race Tomorrow: Winner Is Last Man Standing

McCoy Flats Death Race Tomorrow: Winner Is Last Man Standing

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Don’t let the name scare you. The McCoy Flats Death Race is a unique and popular race that you can still get signed up for. Amber Hadlock with Uintah Recreation visited the Evans Family Media studios with details on tomorrow’s race and why it is so loved. This race is for everyone because you pick […]