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Fire Weather Watch And Red Flag Warnings In Effect

Fire Weather Watch And Red Flag Warnings In Effect

Jun 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

High temperatures and fire weather watches continue for the region with Uintah County Emergency Management sharing that a ‘Red Flag Warning’ has also been added today. Much drier air moved into the area over the weekend which resulted in fire weather watches issued due to the afternoon breezes and low humidity. That elevated fire danger […]

UDOT: Highway 40 Construction Starting From Bridgeland To Roosevelt

UDOT: Highway 40 Construction Starting From Bridgeland To Roosevelt

Jun 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction will begin as early as tomorrow on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. The Utah Department of Transportation has announced that they will be resurfacing Highway 40 from the Antelope Creek Bridge to Pole Line Road starting as early as June 17th. “Project objectives are aimed at preserving the life of the roadway,” shares the […]

Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man

Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man

Jun 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin after it was indicated that a potentially suicidal West Valley […]

Cut Off Trailer Hauling Skid Steer Flips On Side; Blocks Traffic

Cut Off Trailer Hauling Skid Steer Flips On Side; Blocks Traffic

Jun 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Main Street was partially closed for a period of time on Thursday morning after a trailer flipped on its side after a vehicle pulled out in front of it. According to Vernal Police, it was a Failure to Yield traffic accident. “The collision with the at fault driver caused the trailer hauling a skid […]

Roosevelt City Update On Water Line Replacement Projects

Roosevelt City Update On Water Line Replacement Projects

Jun 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The work on water line replacements continues in Roosevelt City. “The water line replacement on 200 East has been successfully completed and is now fully operational,” shares the Roosevelt City announcement. “We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation throughout this project. This road is now open for vehicle traffic. On 200 West by the hospital, […]

Kenadi Dodds Debuts First Original Single ‘Toxic’

Kenadi Dodds Debuts First Original Single ‘Toxic’

Jun 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

An up and coming talent in the music industry with ties to the Uintah Basin debuts her first original single today in the form of a bold pop-rock song. 20-year-old Kenadi Dodds gained fans as a favorite contestant on America’s Got Talent in 2020 but she had success before that on stages in Utah, including […]

Rocky Mountain Power: Enhanced Safety Settings Could Increase Outages

Rocky Mountain Power: Enhanced Safety Settings Could Increase Outages

Jun 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power customers across the state are being reminded that enhanced safety settings during wildfire season could mean more power outages for its customers. The company reports that they use protective settings and de-energize power lines to prevent wildfires during periods of the greatest wildfire risk anywhere across their service area. The Enhanced Safety […]

Further Expansion Announced For Uintah Community Center Property

Further Expansion Announced For Uintah Community Center Property

Jun 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Further expansion has been announced for the property surrounding the Uintah Community Center. Uintah Special Service District 1 made the announcement on Thursday that funding has officially been awarded for the construction of a new Indoor Sports Court Facility. “Since the original construction of the current Recreation Center in 2008, expansion for additional indoor court […]

Senator Lee Announces Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill

Senator Lee Announces Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill

Jun 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Utah Senator Mike Lee released legislative text on June 11th to be considered as part of the Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill. “We’re cutting billions in unused Biden-era climate slush funds, opening up energy and resource development, turning federal liabilities into taxpayer value, while […]