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Duchesne County Requests Continued Involvement In Ashley National Forest Plan

May 17, 2023 · Chaunte Riker · Uncategorized

Duchesne County leadership is making sure the County’s interests are part of the conversation as Ashley National Forest continues work on the Forest Plan update. Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented a letter addressed to the USDA Forest Service for the Duchesne County Commission’s consideration and approval during the Commission meeting. Hyde explained […]

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Uintah County Commission Recap; Public Concerns Shared

Apr 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission met in their regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Tuesday. The Commission approved several agenda items. They approved tax-exempt properties including the addition of the Educational Media Foundation radio tower and the new Northeastern Utah Friends Against Family Violence property on 500 South. A contract with Octane Addictions for motocross entertainment during […]

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Phase 1 of the new Roosevelt Nature Park is nearing completion. Phase I includes the planning, easements, trail construction, bridges, and parking lot, among other features. Phase II includes the construction of a fishpond, additional trail work, restrooms and more. A part of Phase II is underway as the Division of Wildlife Resources has begun […]

Vernal Avenue Streetscape Improvement Open House Coming Up

Vernal Avenue Streetscape Improvement Open House Coming Up

Feb 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Improvements to Vernal Avenue in downtown Vernal are under design. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the project will improve the streetscape, parking and pedestrian safety from 100 North to 200 South. Vernal City is hosting an open house to share the renderings and receive feedback regarding the planned improvements. The Open House is […]

Don’t Miss ‘Women’s Day Out’ This Saturday

Don’t Miss ‘Women’s Day Out’ This Saturday

Feb 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ladies! Call your Mama and text your best friends for a girls day out this Saturday in Vernal. A long time Basin tradition, Women’s Day Out is the perfect place to peruse goods, sample treats. Joe and Teddie Evans hatched the idea for the event 22 years ago, wanting to offer something fun when winter […]

Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It takes a community to watch for signs to help prevent suicide as instances continue to grow. Live On Utah teaches that it is important to recognize the risks and familiarize ourselves with the warning signs. Pay attention to recent events in others’ lives like the death of a loved one, a serious health condition, […]

Beware of the Package Grinch!

Beware of the Package Grinch!

Nov 30, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The spirit of Christmas is in the air but it’s still important to watch for a Grinch or two out to take what isn’t theirs. Package theft is always a risk, shares Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell. “During this time of year, do not leave packages unattended after delivery,” shares Campbell. “Have a […]

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Rhonda Colleen (Dick) Moore

Oct 10, 2022 · Basin Now · Obituaries

Rhonda Colleen (Dick) Moore, age 59 of Vernal, Utah, wife of Greg Moore, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022. Funeral Services for Rhonda will be held Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the mortuary. Services under the […]

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Vacant Duchesne County Commission And Assessor Seats Filled

Oct 4, 2022 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

The vacant Duchesne County Commission and Duchesne County Assessor positions havebeen filled. On Monday, the Duchesne County Commission approved the namespresented to them by the Duchesne County Republican Party Committee, Tracy Killian asCommissioner and Traci Herrera as Assessor. “We met as a county republican central committee Saturday morning,” shares Republican Party Chairman Kyle Snow. […]

State of the Industrial Workforce in the Uintah Basin

State of the Industrial Workforce in the Uintah Basin

Sep 27, 2022 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Derek Howcroft and Darren Royer from Howcroft Field Services discuss the state of the workforce, and trucking industry in the Uintah Basin. Howcroft and Royer discuss benefits of working in the industrial field including aquired skills, discipline and work ethic, building team work and camaraderie among co-workers. KVEL interview aired 9-19-22.