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Chance To Apply For Cranes, Grouse Or Swans Hunting Permits Opens July 5

Chance To Apply For Cranes, Grouse Or Swans Hunting Permits Opens July 5

Jun 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters looking for a unique experience listen up. The application period to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, tundra swan or sharp-tailed grouse this fall opens on Wednesday, July 5th and are available through the Utah hunt drawing. “These permits provide a unique opportunity for hunters to pursue species that aren’t widely available everywhere,” shares DWR […]

Ute Tribe Pow Wow

Ute Tribe Pow Wow

Jun 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Tribe is spreading the word: The Ute Tribe Pow Wow is happening now through Sunday on the Pow Wow grounds just west of the Ute Plaza supermarket in Ft. Duchesne. The tribe welcomes everyone to stop by and experience Native American culture while checking out booths with food and items for sale.

Another Successful Year For Girls State

Another Successful Year For Girls State

Jun 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another successful year for Girls State in Utah with a great group of locals representing the Uintah Basin. In Uintah County, the American Legion sent 8 girls, 3 from Terra Academy and 5 from Uintah High School. There were Faith Hatch, Abilyn Montgomery, and Ema Porter from Terra Academy and Naomi Bernadino Santos, […]

Mormon Crickets

Mormon Crickets

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While they haven’t been hit as hard as Nevada, areas of the western slope of Colorado are dealing with major pockets of cricket infestation, especially near Meeker and Craig. The so-called Mormon Crickets travel as a large swarm, eating the countryside and whatever crops they can get to. Images of Highway 40 in Moffat County […]

Roosevelt City Hosting An Independence Day To Remember

Roosevelt City Hosting An Independence Day To Remember

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is taking Independence Day to the next level this year with a full day of partying in the U.S.A. at the Constitution Park. The day kicks off with a flag retirement ceremony at 8am followed by the American Legion flag ceremony and raising of the new City flag. The Color Run is up […]

Uintah Basin Regulars Respond To Canadian Wildfires

Uintah Basin Regulars Respond To Canadian Wildfires

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin has had an unusually wet year, which has led to a seemingly delayed wildfire season. That does not mean, however, that our local wildland firefighters have not been busy. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports that as of last Friday there are over 420 active fires in Canada with almost 2,800 […]

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moon Lake Electric has joined the growing force of civic leaders and agencies demanding that the Biden Administration course correct the current U.S. Energy Policy before an energy crisis ensues. Moon Lake Electric Company issued a ‘Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis’ on June 15th. The Declaration states in part: “Moon Lake is deeply concerned […]

Man Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI After Two Vehicle Crash In Maeser

Man Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI After Two Vehicle Crash In Maeser

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Serious injuries were reported following a crash in Maeser. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 59 year old Idaho man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after the car he was driving collided with a truck pulling a trailer. On Friday, June 23rd, a midsize SUV was traveling westbound on 1500 […]

High Winds Cause Spread Of Spring Creek Fire

High Winds Cause Spread Of Spring Creek Fire

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

High winds continue to hinder firefighting efforts on the Spring Creek Fire in western Colorado. The fire was called in on Saturday afternoon and rapidly grew from 2 to 200 acres. Crews held the fire on Sunday but unfortunately high winds and dry weather caused the fire to grow to 2,577 acres by Monday night. […]

Kids In Need 5K And Service Project A Great Success

Kids In Need 5K And Service Project A Great Success

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Kids In Need 5K and service project was a great success last weekend and their message, that people care and there is love in the world, will continue to be felt loud and clear. Participants in the 5K assembled hundreds of bags with items and snacks that can be given to foster kids and […]