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Electronics Recycling Offered, Starting January 2nd

Electronics Recycling Offered, Starting January 2nd

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department and the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up once again to offer a recycling option for electronics through the month of January. The offering is perfectly timed for after Christmas when it’s out with the old and in with the new. “Tri-County Health is offering an easy way to recycle […]

Rep. Curtis Introduces Federal Wildfire Relief Act

Rep. Curtis Introduces Federal Wildfire Relief Act

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis introduced the Federal Wildfire Relief Act last week as legislation designed to support states impacted by wildfires. “The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires requires a bold and comprehensive approach to relief and recovery,” said Representative Curtis. “This bill prioritizes collaboration, mitigation, and support for those affected by wildfires, while encouraging utilities and stakeholders […]

Vernal PD: Take A Cab, Not The Wheel, This Holiday Season!

Vernal PD: Take A Cab, Not The Wheel, This Holiday Season!

Dec 24, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Police Department has announced a partnership with A1 Cab to promote safety and help prevent impaired driving during the holiday season. Now through January 1st, anyone who calls A1 Cab for a ride and says the words “Happy Holidays” to the driver will receive a 10% discount on their cab fare. “Whether it’s […]

Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO

Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A government shutdown was avoided on Friday after the House easily voted through a resolution in a 366-34 vote followed by the Senate approving the resolution in an 85-11 vote. Among the votes against were lawmakers from Utah. Following the vote, Senator Mike Lee shared on X, “ The Continuing Resolution that passed last night […]

Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire

Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Forest Service has released the results of the investigation of the Yellow Lake Fire that started September 28th and burned 33,173 acres this fall. The following statement has been released by the Forest Service: “An investigation conducted by the United States Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations concluded the Yellow Lake Fire was […]

Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court, filling the vacancy created by Judge Clark McClellan’s retirement. Cameron Beech was an attorney at Campbell Williams Beech & Hall and also Vernal City’s hearing and variance officer and former Vernal City prosecutor. “I am grateful and humbled to be appointed by […]

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced the ice fishing tournaments on the calendar for 2025. Hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, the Burbot Bash will be held January 24 through the 26 at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. […]

BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Pushed Through

BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Pushed Through

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs area that has been hotly resisted by local leaders and Wyoming residents for years, has been finalized by the Bureau of Land Management. The Record of Decision was signed and released on Friday and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon immediately responded with his plans to continue in opposition, […]

Irene Hansen Building Unveiled

Irene Hansen Building Unveiled

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A surprise presented to outgoing Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen at her retirement celebration last week left her totally speechless as those gathered showed their support. The old county building in Duchesne City that has been remodeled to house the Gateway Senior Center, Duchesne County Library, and USU Extension has a new sign in place […]

Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed

Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The gates on the Vernal Ranger District close today, December 20th, to allow for over-the-snow travel for the winter. Taylor Mountain Road, Red Cloud, and White Cloud Loop roads are groomed for over the snow travel. The gates that will be closed include: Red Cloud Loop at the snowmobile parking area and Colton ski trailhead […]

Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands

Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis introduced what he categorizes as a forward-thinking bill on Thursday that is designed to unlock renewable energy potential by allowing wind and solar projects to be co-located on existing federal energy leases. This legislation gives developers a way to build projects on already-disturbed federal lands with the consent of the current leaseholder. […]