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The Uintah County Commission held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. To begin, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins read an update on the budget so far. “The 2025 budget being presented is currently out of balance for the General and Municipal service funds,” he began. “The County is currently short in revenue […]
Roosevelt City is ready to share an evening of holiday magic with the community for the annual Santa Parade on December 19th. “Santa and his cheerful crew are hitting the streets of Roosevelt, spreading joy to all the good boys and girls,” shares their announcement. “Here’s the plan: Santa will kick off his journey at […]
The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project is on the Supreme Court’s schedule this month with the first hearing scheduled for next week. In June 2024, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project and the question of what scope NEPA should have on infrastructure projects across […]
A special volunteer organization has its sights on Vernal to spread Christmas cheer to a local elementary school next week. For over 40 years, Angel Flight West has made it its mission to donate flights to people needing safe travel to and from medical appointments. “Transportation challenges create one of the most daunting barriers to […]
The annual lottery for non-commercial river trip permits for the Green and Yampa River is now open. The permit lottery opened on December 1st and it runs through January 31st. The Green and Yampa Rivers are considered two of the west’s premier whitewater rivers. Recreation.gov shares what makes these two rivers the destination that they […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative John Curtis’ Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act on Tuesday. “The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the West, and its health is crucial for our communities, our economy, and our environment,” shared Representative Curtis. “The Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act builds on decades of collaborative efforts to reduce salinity levels, […]
This Friday is the next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin. There will be a Kids Night Out in Vernal on December 6th. Volunteers are invited to help with the activity and make it a fun experience for local kids in foster care. Text 801-512-4661 to get […]
Local actors are excited and ready to share the Christmas spirit with the community this month with the opening of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Vernal Theatre Live. Cast member Steven Merrell says, “A reason you should come see the show is because it is a classic story that is fun for the entire family.” Ashley […]
A disposal plant near 12 Mile Wash Road in Uintah County caught fire around noon on Tuesday. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported some details on what happened. “A tanker was offloading condensate into a tank at a disposal location when the tank overflowed and hit an ignition source,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “A flash […]
A driver and her passenger were both arrested after being stopped by law enforcement in Duchesne City on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, driver Carol Jensen and passenger Blake William Hammer each had warrants out for their arrest. Jensen was also found to have a suspended driver’s license and no insurance on […]
Giving hearts and open pocketbooks made for a successful evening at this year’s Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday night. The night total reached an awe inspiring $406,850 dollars for the 40 auctioned trees. This is the third year in a row the night total exceeded the $400,000 mark. […]
The USU Bingham Research Center has announced that the ozone alert system is now underway for this new winter season. “We hope you will use our alerts to reduce air pollution during periods when air quality is likely to be impaired,” shares the announcement. “This winter, the Research Center will use a new ozone prediction […]