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Net Zero By 2050? Why Moon Lake Electric CEO Says That Is Impossible

Net Zero By 2050? Why Moon Lake Electric CEO Says That Is Impossible

Mar 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It won’t come as much surprise but Americans are using more energy than ever before. Yankton Johnson, CEO for Moon Lake Electric, presented to the Vernal Chamber and  Vernal Rotary Club on Tuesday sharing uncomfortable facts for what is to come if net zero goals continue to be pushed. The grid is continuously pressed for […]

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Roosevelt City 2022 Fire Statistics

Mar 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Fire presented their 2022 statistics at the Roosevelt City Council meeting this month. In 2022, Roosevelt Fire responded to 139 calls; 7 were vehicle fires, 41 were wildland fires, 22 were hazmat fires, 17 were structure fires, 5 were extrication calls, and 47 were false alarms. The average number of personnel responding to […]

1st Annual Andrew Cox K9 Memorial Seminar Next Month

1st Annual Andrew Cox K9 Memorial Seminar Next Month

Mar 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special training event is happening next month in memory of a well respected and missed member of the law enforcement community. The 1st Annual Andrew Cox K9 Memorial Seminar is happening April 26th through the 28th in Roosevelt and Vernal. At 47-years-old, Andrew Cox passed away unexpectedly at his home in Uintah County on […]

Dinosaur National Monument Offers Night Sky Suggestion

Dinosaur National Monument Offers Night Sky Suggestion

Mar 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While winter might be putting up a fight, spring is forcing its way through. Dinosaur National Monument has pointed out a hopeful omen that spring is around the corner. Always encouraging Dark Sky activities, the Monument shared that the dwarf planet named Ceres can be spotted in the night sky with a pair of binoculars […]

Vernal Oilers Win Northwest Division

Vernal Oilers Win Northwest Division

Mar 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Oilers have finished their playoff season and they have made it a year to remember. They won their division in the regular season and were ranked 8th (out of 69) in the whole league The Oilers not only won the United States Premier Hockey League Northwest Division Title, they are also ranked third […]

Arrest Made In Connection With 2021 Craig Double Shooting

Arrest Made In Connection With 2021 Craig Double Shooting

Mar 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An arrest has been made in connection with a double shooting that took place in Craig in 2021. On June 21st, 2021 at approximately 10:40pm, the Craig Police Department with the assistance of the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a store in Craig. […]

‘Basin’s Best Teacher’ Spotlights Beloved Teacher Gone Too Soon

‘Basin’s Best Teacher’ Spotlights Beloved Teacher Gone Too Soon

Mar 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Fox 98.5 on-air radio talent loves showing up to local schools to shower deserving educators with love and attention as part of the Basin’s Best Teacher spotlight. This week’s spotlight was extra special as the award was presented to the family of a beloved teacher gone far too soon. Kami Gines, a devoted 3rd […]

TriCounty Health Invites Class Of 2024 To Apply For SWAT Scholarships

TriCounty Health Invites Class Of 2024 To Apply For SWAT Scholarships

Mar 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year a group of amazing high school seniors in the Uintah Basin step up to advocate for positive behaviors among their peers, especially focused on educating on the dangers of tobacco and nicotine. TriCounty Health Department accepts scholarship applications every year from Uintah and Duchesne County high school juniors wanting to work as part […]

Recycling Options Being Explored By Vernal Chamber Conservation Committee

Recycling Options Being Explored By Vernal Chamber Conservation Committee

Mar 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Chamber Conservation Committee stays busy aiming to improve the community. A recent update from Committee Chairman Jared Bigler shared that they have been working with the company Recyclops to establish community recycling bins to replace the program that was once managed by the school district’s “Can-Do Crew”. More information will be shared when […]

Major Fentanyl/Heroin/Meth Drug Bust In Uintah County Results In 2 Arrests

Major Fentanyl/Heroin/Meth Drug Bust In Uintah County Results In 2 Arrests

Mar 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The streets are a bit safer thanks to arrests following a multi-month drug investigation in Uintah County. Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force Commander Mike Gledhill has shared that on February 27th, members of the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force, with the assistance of the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Probation and Parole, executed a […]