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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...