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The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter of support in July to be sent to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the Clean and Resilient Energy program for rural communities. The University of Utah is proposing a solar based power plant project to the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration. The letter from […]
For those who love their bikes but can’t make it to Sturgis a smaller event may get the chance to come to the region. Initially, the Green River City Council in Wyoming made their non-support clear of the ‘Too Broke For Sturgis’ event aimed to happen this weekend. Sweetwater Now reported on the discussion from […]
Construction is underway on the Zions block revitalization project and Vernal City has a message for potential downtown visitors. Plain and simple, they want all to know that businesses are still open downtown and they encourage all to show the businesses support, especially during the renovation project. The construction does limit previously available parking spaces […]
Rifle Police Department has provided an update on an incident that occurred on the morning of July 20th. The original report from Rifle PD stated that upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male had been shot in an area where a group of people had gathered. The suspect had fled the scene and the victim […]
Vernal City recently invited the public to take an online survey as they are in the process of creating a new logo for the City. The survey received 439 responses with 57 percent of responses from Vernal City residents, 26 percent Unincorporated Uintah County residents, and 10 percent Naples City residents. The vast majority of […]
After a several year break, a birthday bash is coming up for a well known celebrity and all are invited. Smokey Bear’s debut poster was released on August 9th, 1944 making that the day considered to be Smokey’s birthday. He will be 79 this year and will be celebrating his birthday at Flaming Gorge. “Smokey […]
After a several year break, a birthday bash is coming up for a well known celebrity and all are invited. Smokey Bear’s debut poster was released on August 9th, 1944 making that the day considered to be Smokey’s birthday. He will be 79 this year and will be celebrating his birthday at Flaming Gorge. “Smokey […]
An upcoming event aims at continuing the conversation on climate change but with seemingly more room at the table. The 2nd Annual Conservative Climate Summit is being held at Utah Valley University on September 8th. Representative John Curtis launched the Summit last year in an effort to foster dialogue on conservative approaches to climate challenges. […]
Work is scheduled to begin today to treat waters in the High Uintas Wilderness Oweep Basin to remove non-native fish for the re-introduction of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout. “The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety and natural resources,” shares the announcement. “During this closure all National Forest Service lands within […]
It was an exciting weekend for treasure hunters in the Vernal area as the key to the $10,000 dollar Outlaw’s Lost Treasure was found by a Lehi couple. This was the second year for the event which grew from 354 teams last year to 397 teams this year and 1,447 participants last year to 1,584 […]
The exceptionally wet winter made huge strides in the region’s persistent drought conditions but the new outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of the extreme heat. The Climate Prediction Center released the Seasonal Drought Outlook for July 20th through October 31st. All of Eastern Utah is included in an area centered at […]
A change is again in store for the Special Service Districts in Uintah County. During Commission meeting this month, Uintah County Commissioner Sonja Norton moved to approve a Resolution to discontinue Transportation Services from Uintah Special Service District 1 and the motion was passed. Commissioner Norton had requested the Resolution be drafted so that the […]