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DWR Obtains Kokanee Eggs From Fish Lake and Montana Fish & Wildlife

DWR Obtains Kokanee Eggs From Fish Lake and Montana Fish & Wildlife

Nov 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you went to view the spawning Kokanee Salmon this fall you likely noticed there were not as many salmon as in the past. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports that the number of kokanee salmon spawning at Strawberry and Flaming Gorge reservoirs has drastically decreased this year and it is an observation that […]

Large Group Treated For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Duchesne County

Large Group Treated For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Duchesne County

Nov 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to have a carbon dioxide detector in their home after a scary incident that occurred at a rental cabin over the weekend. On November 18th, at about 2:30am, deputies responded to a rental cabin at the Six Lakes Lodge. “During the evening and into the night family members […]

Vernal Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges For Aggravated Assault

Vernal Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges For Aggravated Assault

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal man is facing felony charges following a domestic violence call on November 15th. According to court documents, the man assaulted his wife after she would not give him his car keys while he was intoxicated. A minor child in the home heard a loud sound and tragically went to see what was happening. […]

North Pole Post Office In Vernal Accepting Letters

North Pole Post Office In Vernal Accepting Letters

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Christmas season is full of magic for those who allow it to be and especially so for those who share that magic with others. One such family is offering a special service to community members by providing a Santa approved spot for a North Pole Post Office, complete with a bright red mail drop […]

Hearing Held To Consider Representative Moore’s MAPWaters Act

Hearing Held To Consider Representative Moore’s MAPWaters Act

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Tuesday, Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters or MAPWaters Act was considered in a hearing held by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildfire, and Fisheries. This bill aims to improve the standardization, consolidation, and public availability of data related to public outdoor recreational use of federal waterways. In what […]

Prevention Advisory Coalition Hosting Upcoming Community Events

Prevention Advisory Coalition Hosting Upcoming Community Events

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Did you know spending quality time with your kids can help prevent underage drinking? Well the TriCounty Prevention Advisory Committee is striving to provide just such an opportunity with upcoming community events. PAC has a great reputation for connecting community resources in order to promote healthy lifestyles in Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne Counties. They especially […]

DWR: Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative Report

DWR: Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative Report

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative works to improve and restore high-priority watersheds and habitats throughout the state, including in northeastern Utah. Between 2022 and 2023, Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative completed a lot of habitat restoration work, including restoring 148,883 acres across Utah, mixing and spreading 523,120 pounds of seed on various landscapes, and completing a total of 101 […]

2023 Hotel Vernal Haunt Breaks Previous Record Earnings For Charity

2023 Hotel Vernal Haunt Breaks Previous Record Earnings For Charity

Nov 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The numbers are in and the Hotel Vernal Haunt has once again broken their record for money raised for local charities. This was the 6th year that a massive volunteer effort turned the Lamplighter Inn into a bonafide haunted house to raise money for local charities. This year’s 10 nights of the fear haunt welcomed […]

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Outstanding Public Service Award

Todd Massey Outstanding Public Service Award 2nd Quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec, 2023-24) Todd Massey is a lifelong resident of the Uintah Basin and has worked as a Plant Operations Manager for 43 + years in the telecommunications Industry where he has focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages, and enhancing efficiency, increasing productivity, safety, and quality. […]

Senator Lee Introduces Act To Protect RS 2477 Roads, Including Northeastern Utah

Senator Lee Introduces Act To Protect RS 2477 Roads, Including Northeastern Utah

Nov 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill proposed by Senator Mike Lee aims to ensure that Utahns have access to the roadsthat helped settle their home state, including roads throughout northeastern Utah. In 2008,the Bureau of Land Management updated the state’s Resource Management Plans orRMPs which was challenged due to restrictions introduced on land-use practices.Referencing a section in Revised Statute […]