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Snow might not be everyone’s favorite topic but everyone generally understands howmuch it is needed to address drought conditions. The SNOTEL report from January 16threports that the Duchesne River Basin is measuring at 197% of normal for the SnowWater Equivalent and the Northeastern Uintas are at 188%. To put this in perspective, oneyear ago the […]
Roosevelt City Crews deserve the praise being offered as they were dispatched early Tuesday morning to handle an unexpected disaster. “At 2 a.m. City crews were dispatched to a water leak in Palmer’s parking lot on Highway 40,” shares Roosevelt City. “Crews were able to get the leak turned off, affecting the Metro Hill neighborhood […]
In addition to real air quality concerns, ozone buildup this winter will likely mean a year of EPA regulatory exceedances that come with real consequences. Bingham Research Center Director Dr. Seth Lyman reported on Monday that even with heavy snowfall over the weekend, ozone exceeded the EPA standard at Dinosaur National Monument on Sunday, as […]
Wyoming’s I-80 may seem like a no-brainer for travelers journeying across the country but, as anyone in this region knows, things can become dangerous and unpredictable in the winter. A frigid blizzard the second week of December has resulted in upgrades and connections for local and state mapping systems in Wyoming and beyond. The December […]
The 4th annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Ice Fishing event was a huge success on Saturday at Steinaker Reservoir. Disabled Outdoorsmen co-founder Sidney Smith was thrilled that the event had grown once again even with the colder weather. Among the equipment used to assist participants were track chairs which are all-terrain and make ice fishing as well […]
Today is the day for the US-191 realignment public hearing in Vernal. Larry Montoya, UDOT Project Manager, explains that the proposed project would eliminate the switchbacks and replace them with longer, more gradual curves that are easier to navigate and safer for all drivers. The project will enhance safety by including an emergency runaway truck […]
Slick, icy road conditions resulted in multiple accidents on Highway 40 Monday evening. According to Utah Highway Patrol, two accidents occurred on Highway 40 at Mile Post 139 about 2 miles west of Vernal. At 4:55pm, a Ford F150 traveling eastbound and too fast for the conditions slid off the road, hit the guardrail, and […]
The schedule in Uintah School District continues to be a hot topic and the Uintah School Board is actively gathering information and exploring options. On January 13th, the District released the results of multiple surveys that were distributed as well as attendance and performance data. The results are all available on the home page of […]
The FBI is calling teen sextortion a trending crime that is further on the rise and yes, it is happening in the Uintah Basin. Just last fall the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office urged parents to get educated and talk to their children as local students were receiving text messages from random numbers that led to […]
Ashley National Forest has a suggestion for you this winter while the snow is keeping you inside. Utah’s HB180 requires all adult OHV operators to complete a free Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course. The test became available on January 1st and is required before hitting the trails, whenever that will be. It is a once-in-a-lifetime […]
Uintah Fire District is urging all to make safety a priority with the heavy snowfall and cold temperatures. The announcement from District Director Jeremy Raymond shares the following: Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home or business. If you are having electrical problems, contact a qualified electrician. If a […]
The Division of Wildlife Resources is urging hunters to improve their decision making process as many citations have been issued for violations during the cow elk hunts. Every year, DWR officers investigate cases where someone shoots more than one cow elk, shoots the wrong sex or even the wrong species. “Some hunters get so excited […]