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Buckskin Hills Draws Participants From Around The Country

Buckskin Hills Draws Participants From Around The Country

Jun 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County’s investment in Buckskin Hills is drawing visitors to the area from far and wide. Madi Maynard with Uintah County Travel and Tourism presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon sharing that the Basin Bash Drag Race at the Dragway welcomed 286 entries from 9 different states. One racer came all the way from Alaska, […]

Dutch John Freedom Festival This Saturday, July 1st

Dutch John Freedom Festival This Saturday, July 1st

Jun 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Celebrating the Independence Day holiday is a multi-day event and in northeastern Utah there are multiple events to enjoy. The Dutch John Freedom Festival is one such event and it is happening before the 4th of July on Saturday, July 1st. What makes the festival extra special is that it pairs with an annual favorite […]

Community Rallies To Pull Off Flaming Gorge Days Friday And Saturday

Community Rallies To Pull Off Flaming Gorge Days Friday And Saturday

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While it may not include all the usual events and fanfare, community members in Green River, Wyoming came together to put together a scaled down version of Flaming Gorge Days rather than see it canceled. The City issued a press release earlier this month announcing that the annual event was canceled after discovering that plans […]

Patriotic Program Being Held As Part Of Field Of Flags Event

Patriotic Program Being Held As Part Of Field Of Flags Event

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Visiting the patriotic field of flags at the walking park in Vernal has become a popular part of celebrating the 4th of July holiday but what is lesser known is that the event includes a special patriotic program as well. This year’s program is being held on Sunday, July 2nd at the Colton Pavilion at […]

UBAOG Self-Help Housing Program Exploring Vernal Site For Next Group

UBAOG Self-Help Housing Program Exploring Vernal Site For Next Group

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Association of Governments has helped many Uintah Basin families get into new construction homes through a unique housing program looking to start a new group. The Mutual Self Help Housing program helps local families build sweat equity in their own homes. Once a group is formed they work together building new construction […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Vernal ER Now A Stroke Receiving Facility

Uintah Basin Healthcare Vernal ER Now A Stroke Receiving Facility

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare has announced that their Vernal ER is now a Stroke Receiving Facility. “This means that we have the required infrastructure, staff, and equipment to stabilize and provide rapid, optimal, and efficient care to acute stroke patients all over the Basin,” shares the UBH announcement. The accreditation comes from the Utah Department of […]

Dog Days Of Summer Adoption Event At Steinaker On Saturday

Dog Days Of Summer Adoption Event At Steinaker On Saturday

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

State Parks are becoming more dog friendly and to prove it, Steinaker State Park is hosting a ‘Dog Days of Summer’ adoption event tomorrow and all are invited. Steinaker State Park Manager Amanda White is a self professed dog person and hopes lots of people turn out to see all the dogs looking for their […]

Rafters Floating Colorado River Find Deceased Male

Rafters Floating Colorado River Find Deceased Male

Jun 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A group of rafters on the Colorado River had a shock on Thursday when they came upon a floating body. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Thursday stating that “earlier this afternoon at approximately 12:37 p.m. rafters floating on the Colorado River located and reported a deceased male approximately two miles […]

Uintah County Commission Approves Tax Rates

Uintah County Commission Approves Tax Rates

Jun 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

At their most recent meeting, the Uintah County Commission adopted the certified tax rate. Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins presented, explaining that locally assessed values have increased by $360 million dollars based on reappraisal. In 2022, the locally assessed values totaled $2 billion 140 million dollars. For 2023, the values are now $2 billion 500 million dollars. […]

EV Stations To Be Installed In Downtown Vernal

EV Stations To Be Installed In Downtown Vernal

Jun 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

EV charging stations will be among the additions to the Zions Block project in downtown Vernal. Vernal City Council approved the agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for the installation of the electric vehicle charging stations. The agreement involves about $1 million dollars in grant funds through Electrify America. The space will be leased to Rocky […]

Statewide Changes to 2023 Election Cycle

Statewide Changes to 2023 Election Cycle

Jun 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There have been changes made statewide to the 2023 election cycle due to the need for a special election in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. On June 6th, Representative Chris Stewart announced his resignation as the Representative for District 2, effective September 15th. As a result, House Bill 2001 mandates the following changes: First, counties will […]