NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Thursday. Mark Michel, co-founder and managing partner at the DHIP Group, spoke first about the project and the bright future he sees for this area as the...
The Bureau of Land Management announced this week an oil and gas lease sale offering 46 oil and gas parcels totaling 68,203 acres of land managed by the BLM Vernal Field Office. “Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources,”...
The favorite Halloween event that supports local charities is back for its 7th year. “Hotel Vernal Haunt returns to downtown Vernal and this year's Haunt is longer and bolder than ever before!” shares event coordinator Quinn Bennion. “The historic Hotel Vernal holds...
The Freestone Legacy Walking Park welcomes walkers throughout the entire year and thanks to a local grant, the park has received some sprucing up. A partnership between the Vernal Rotary Club and Vernal City made it possible to replace dead trees at the Walking Park....
The Uintah High School Student Council found a way to celebrate the Davis Dragons on a recent accomplishment. Davis Elementary was recognized as the only school in Utah to earn i-Ready Super Stretch School status in mathematics and one of 84 schools in the nation to...
The Duchesne Fire Department has another safety message for the community. When it comes to home heating, be sure to have your equipment and chimney properly maintained. “Have your furnace, chimney, and other heating equipment inspected and cleaned by a qualified...
The Uintah Conference Center was at capacity on Wednesday for day 1 of the 2025 Uintah Basin Energy Summit. Over 500 attendees gathered for presentations from industry leaders and relevant legislative updates. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis...
Arrests have been made in the Yellow Jacket Fire investigation in Rio Blanco County northeast of Meeker. First responders to a wildfire in Rio Blanco County on August 15th found evidence that the fire was likely human caused. Following an in depth investigation, the...
Saturday was a special day of performing and sharing for members of the Ute Indian Tribe. September 20th was the University of Utah’s annual Ute Proud football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. A game is dedicated each year where players wear specially designed Ute Proud...
Work has continued on the water line projects in Roosevelt City. This week, Roosevelt City provided an update sharing that BHI has finished the main line water for both Bonnie Dr. and 1000 South. “They have started running service lines and replacing meters and will...