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New Fishing Regulations At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

New Fishing Regulations At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Dec 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wyoming Fish and Game issued a press release this month with details on new fishing regulations at Flaming Gorge Reservoir: The Wyoming Game and Fish and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have developed regulations to help reduce the number of small lake trout in the reservoir. The regulations were approved in both states, with […]

Vernal Theatre: Live Prepares To Share ‘Songs For A New World’

Vernal Theatre: Live Prepares To Share ‘Songs For A New World’

Dec 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The January show coming up at Vernal Theatre Live is guaranteed to be a unique and entertaining night of talent. ‘Songs For A New World’ has a small cast of 4 performers that share stories of a multitude of characters all through powerful songs. It is the first musical from Tony Award winner Jason Robert […]

Meth Found During Probation Check

Meth Found During Probation Check

Dec 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

New charges were filed last week against a Uintah County woman connected to a probation check last month. On November 27th, Kaydee Meacham was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine in her home during a home visit conducted by Adult Probation and Parole. Agents discovered the Methamphetamine in a green Ziploc bag along with […]

Information Sought On Installation Of Climbing Bolts On Petroglyph Panel

Information Sought On Installation Of Climbing Bolts On Petroglyph Panel

Dec 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying anyone involved in the installation of climbing bolts on the Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel located between Bourdette Draw and Highway 40 near the Musket Shot Springs Overlook. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 10th, it was […]

Conviction Upheld In Duchesne County Roommate Murder Case

Conviction Upheld In Duchesne County Roommate Murder Case

Dec 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The conviction of a Duchesne County man has been upheld by the Utah Court of Appeals. Keith Nelson Broadwater was found Guilty by a jury in 2022 of 1st Degree Felony Murder and 1st Degree Felony Discharge of a Firearm for the shooting death of his roommate in 2021. He was sentenced to 15 years […]

Utah Avalanche Center Reports Moderate Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Utah Avalanche Center Reports Moderate Avalanche Danger In Uintas

Dec 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Avalanche Center has issued an advisory to warn outdoor recreators that the avalanche danger is on the rise this week. On Christmas Eve, two men riding snowmobiles on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest were caught up in a large avalanche. One of the men was fully buried but thankfully had a beacon so the […]

Dinosaur National Monument Road Report

Dinosaur National Monument Road Report

Dec 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument is open as usual and will only be closed on January 1st next week. Even then, the outdoor areas of the monument will remain open. Weather could cause a hiccup in plans as the snow closed at least one area on December 26th. Harpers Corner Road is closed in Colorado past the […]

Pursuit Of Fuel Theft Suspect Results In Deputies Injured, Suspect Apprehended

Pursuit Of Fuel Theft Suspect Results In Deputies Injured, Suspect Apprehended

Dec 27, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moffat County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday, December 26th, at approximately 11:00am, the Craig Police Department was dispatched to the Maverick Gas Station in Craig in response to an ongoing fuel theft case. “While en route, an officer from the Craig Police Department spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop,” […]

Craig Woman Killed In Highway 40 Crash

Craig Woman Killed In Highway 40 Crash

Dec 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado State Patrol responded to a fatal accident on Monday on Highway 40 in Moffat County. Craig Daily Press reports that the accident took place at mile marker 102 west of Hayden. It involved 2 vehicles and a 65-year-old female from Craig sustained fatal injuries. This is the second fatal accident in less than two […]

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas Tree Recycling

Dec 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Christmas is technically over but whether you are ready to clean up the tree right away or enjoy letting the season linger, the Christmas Tree Recycling Program is available in Vernal City. It’s simple: When you are ready, drop off your undecorated real tree at 73 West 100 North. “Vernal City will be grinding up […]

Senator-Elect John Curtis Announces Committee Assignments

Senator-Elect John Curtis Announces Committee Assignments

Dec 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Last week, Senator-elect John Curtis announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Curtis will serve on the Senate Committees on Commerce, Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations, and Small Business. “Tackling inflation, unlocking American energy, combatting global instability, and supporting small businesses are priorities Utahns have asked me to address,” shares Senator-elect Curtis. “I’m […]

Submissions Call For Uintah County Library’s 1st Quarterly Literary Magazine

Submissions Call For Uintah County Library’s 1st Quarterly Literary Magazine

Dec 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Calling all local artists, writers, and creatives! The Uintah County Library is inviting you to submit your work for consideration in the library’s 1st quarterly literary magazine Beyond the Margins. A few examples of work being accepted include: poetry, fiction and nonfiction short stories with a 3,000 word maximum, a short one-act play, photographs, art pieces, […]