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Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Unlock Federal Funding For Western Water

Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Unlock Federal Funding For Western Water

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and across the western United States. Senator John Curtis introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the western United States. “After meeting with several water conservancy districts across Utah over the past few months, one thing is clear: Utah’s […]

What Improvements Are Proposed For 1500 West 500 North In Vernal?

What Improvements Are Proposed For 1500 West 500 North In Vernal?

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you missed the UDOT hosted public meeting last week regarding Vernal’s 1500 West 500 North intersection, there is still time to learn about the proposed improvements and offer input. The proposed improvements include a widened intersection with new turn lanes, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and crosswalks at each corner, reconstruction of the traffic signal, and storm […]

DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer

DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re already hitting the trails this year, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for you: stay aware that you’re sharing the mountain with mountain lions. “People are most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer, and at dawn and dusk, which is when cougars typically hunt,” shares Utah […]

Vernal Downtown Alliance Hosting Downtown Arts Walk

Vernal Downtown Alliance Hosting Downtown Arts Walk

May 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Downtown Alliance is making it easier than ever to turn a visit to downtown into a fun way to spend a few hours. Their latest offering is the inaugural Downtown Arts Walk happening at the end of this month. “The Arts Walk will feature the work of local visual artists showcased in downtown […]

Man Arrested In Uintah County On DUI, 2nd Offense

Man Arrested In Uintah County On DUI, 2nd Offense

May 14, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An officer was at the right place at the right time on Saturday when he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with an unsafe driver. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer initiated the stop in Naples and the vehicle pulled into a gas station parking lot. The officer “detected the strong […]

UNION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT HOPES END TUESDAY

UNION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT HOPES END TUESDAY

May 14, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Union Cougar baseball team faced the Grantsville Cowboys on Tuesday in the one-loss bracket of the 3A State tournament.The Cougars scored two runs in the top of the first inning, but the Cowboys put together a four run second inning and managed to keep ahead of the Cougars down the stretch for the 7-6 […]

Uintah School District Recognizes Retirees At Annual Banquet

Uintah School District Recognizes Retirees At Annual Banquet

May 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District held its annual Employee Appreciation Banquet earlier this month at the Uintah Conference Center. Teacher of the Year MarKay Anderson and Classified Employee of the Year Cynthia Shiner were recognized, as well as Uintah High student Olivia Pena, whose artwork was selected for the program and invitation art. The banquet recognizes those […]

Prescribed Burning Visible From Mirror Lake Highway

Prescribed Burning Visible From Mirror Lake Highway

May 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fire personnel are working on and burning piles on the U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and the smoke may be visible from Mirror Lake Highway. The project area is along the North Slope Road by Carter Creek. “Planned fires, also called prescribed fires, are essential for fuels reduction treatments in high-risk areas to reduce […]

Vernal Makes List Of 7 Coolest Utah Towns For A Summer Vacation

Vernal Makes List Of 7 Coolest Utah Towns For A Summer Vacation

May 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Big cities are out and cool rural towns are in when it comes to summer vacations. World Atlas ranked the 7 coolest Utah towns for a summer vacation and Vernal made the list. The feature calls Vernal a “quaint town” that takes visitors “a step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.” Of […]