Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Basin Residents Urged to Prepare Now for Spring Runoff Flooding
A clear message is being sent to residents Basin wide: Prepare NOW for spring runoff flooding.
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Aquatic Center Enabling Growth for Roosevelt Swim Club
Roosevelt’s swim club has been around for a long time but the new Roosevelt Aquatic Center is enabling the program to grow to new heights.
Public Comment Welcome on Duchesne County Resource Management Plan
The Duchesne County Resource Management Plan and update is now open for public comment.
UHP: Slow Down and Wear Your Seatbelt
The roads continue to vary in winter conditions meaning Basin drivers should remain alert and prepared for any driving situation.
Aerial Search for Missing Fisherman
While the water search for the missing fisherman in Daggett County has been temporarily suspended, crews continue to do what they can using other modes.
Adverse Birth Outcomes in the TriCounty Health Region
A follow up on the TriCounty Health Adverse Birth Outcomes study, originally released in 2015, confirms that TriCounty Health rates remain in the same range as the state average.
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of their 3rd Quarter Outstanding Public Service Award. Lana LaCore has called Vernal home for 30 years.
Deer Herds Struggling in Northern Utah
This year’s snow dumping has taken its toll on wildlife and biologists are stepping in to assist deer herds in northern Utah. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, the first deer feeding program kicked off on January 13th and has been expanding to additional northern Utah locations since.
Future of Uintah Transportation District in Question
The future of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District was called into question during Monday’s Uintah County Commission meeting. Following a failed motion by Commissioner Mike McKee to reappoint current board member Stan Gordon to the board, Commissioner Bill Stringer emphasized that the Commission may “need to take into advisement the future of the transportation district.”
Marijuana Sales and Cultivation Fails to Make Craig City Ballot
Ballot questions concerning recreational marijuana will not be included on the April ballot for Craig citizens. Craig City Council decided against it Tuesday night but that is unlikely to slow down the organized group of citizens known as the Committee to Grow Craig.
Mountain Bike Course Explored in Roosevelt City
The Duchesne County Trails Committee provided an update to the Roosevelt City Council last week focusing primarily on the proposed construction of a cross country race course.
Dinosaur Museum in Top 5 for Utah Visitor Hotspots
The Utah Field House of Natural History in Vernal has been named a stop on the top pick of things to do in Utah.