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Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey

Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to hear your voice. They are conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from the community that will inform local leaders of trends and concerns. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes and the results will be used to address community concerns and improve resources that are […]

Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin

Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin

Mar 6, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uinta Basin’s unique geography that greatly complicates air quality issues was once again a topic during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. this week. A press release issued on Wednesday shared that during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection […]

Vernal Among Stops For Utah’s First Air Taxi Demonstrations

Vernal Among Stops For Utah’s First Air Taxi Demonstrations

Mar 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal is among 6 stops in the state next week where demonstrations of the “future of aviation” are happening. 47G-Utah Aerospace and Defense, the Utah Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity are hosting aerospace company BETA Technologies as they conduct Utah’s first air taxi demonstrations across the state. “BETA […]

Roosevelt City Gives Update On Rough Rider Shooting Complex

Roosevelt City Gives Update On Rough Rider Shooting Complex

Mar 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Phase 1 of a much anticipated project in Roosevelt is wrapping up this spring and excitement is growing. The Rough Rider Shooting Complex is having some finishing touches done on Phase 1 and a Grand Opening announcement is pending. The entrance road and 200 Yard Range are complete, power lines have been relocated, and the […]

DWR Hosting Mountain Goat Viewing Event Near Upper Stillwater Dam

DWR Hosting Mountain Goat Viewing Event Near Upper Stillwater Dam

Mar 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Around 1,500 mountain goats call Utah home and one of the largest herds is located in northeastern Utah. Mountain goats were reintroduced to the Uinta Mountains in 1987 and the herd has been supplemented and has continued to grow. A great chance to see these majestic animals is coming up this month. The DWR will […]

Uintah County Library Invites Community Feedback

Uintah County Library Invites Community Feedback

Mar 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is always something for the family at the Uintah County Library and the staff is looking to keep that going. The community is invited to fill out a survey to share feedback on what activities you would like brought back, what free classes would interest you, and what time of day works best. Link […]

Man Breaks Property Of Ex; Watches As She’s Attacked And Beat

Man Breaks Property Of Ex; Watches As She’s Attacked And Beat

Mar 5, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt man was arrested after a series of events during which he was breaking his ex’s belongings and watched as his ex was attacked and beaten. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct on State Street in Roosevelt and found the female caller crying in her […]

Lost Snowmobiler Quickly Rescued On Duchesne Ridge Thanks To DPS Chopper

Lost Snowmobiler Quickly Rescued On Duchesne Ridge Thanks To DPS Chopper

Mar 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Search and rescue crews likely saved the life of a missing snowmobiler on Duchesne Ridge over the weekend. According to the Wasatch County Search and Rescue, at approximately 7:15pm on March 1st, the Emergency Dispatch Center was notified of a missing 53-year-old-male snowmobiler who became separated from his group of riders. Search and Rescue […]

BLM Seeking Public Comment For Reopening Taylor Flat Airstrip

BLM Seeking Public Comment For Reopening Taylor Flat Airstrip

Mar 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office opened a 30-day public scoping period on Monday to receive public input on a proposal to re-open a portion of the Taylor Flat Airstrip. “The Taylor Flat Airstrip was originally constructed in the 1960s and reclaimed in the 1990s,” shares the BLM. “Daggett County has requested a […]

Fishing Contests Helping With Flaming Gorge Small Lake Trout Management

Fishing Contests Helping With Flaming Gorge Small Lake Trout Management

Mar 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wyoming Game and Fish reported today that fishing contests on Flaming Gorge are an important part of managing small lake trout in Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Most recently, the annual Mac Attack Fishing Contest drew 156 participants to the 3-day event during which anglers caught and entered 575 small lake trout. These and upcoming fishing contests […]