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Moffat County Sheriff: Yampa River Corridor Reopens For Use

Moffat County Sheriff: Yampa River Corridor Reopens For Use

Jul 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

After continual review and analysis of river conditions in the area of the Craig Whitewater Park, Moffat County Sheriff Hume has announced that the Yampa River Corridor Closure is over. “Current Yampa River flows in the Craig area have dropped to 2,260 cubic feet per second, from a season high of approximately 8,260 cubic feet […]

Steinaker State Park Makes List For Best Parks For Stargazing

Steinaker State Park Makes List For Best Parks For Stargazing

Jul 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s no surprise to locals but Steinaker State Park has made a list for most underrated parks for stargazing in Utah. Not only did it make the list, it is number 1 on the list! ‘The Travel’ publication is responsible for the list and shared the following on Steinaker’s appeal: “The park claims its pristine […]

Identity Of Canyon Of Lodore Rafting Victim Released

Identity Of Canyon Of Lodore Rafting Victim Released

Jul 1, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

National Park Service announced on Friday that the victim of a rafting accident during a private permitted trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument has been identified as 54-year-old fire Captain Michael Harp of Sandy, Utah. NPS reported that around 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 27th, monument staff were notified that a boat […]

Fatality in Rafting Accident On Green River Canyon Of Lodore

Fatality in Rafting Accident On Green River Canyon Of Lodore

Jun 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The body of a 50-year-old man from Sandy, UT has been recovered after a rafting accident during a private permitted trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. National Park Service shared the following in a Friday news release: Around 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 27, monument staff were notified that a boat was […]

Thunderstorm, Flooding, And Tornado Watches And Warnings

Thunderstorm, Flooding, And Tornado Watches And Warnings

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a wild few days for storms throughout the region with warnings and watchesespecially catching attention of community members on Thursday. A brief and slight riskof tornado caused some stir on social media but it was quickly lifted as the small riskdissipated. Still, the severe thunderstorm watch warning of potential 70 mph winds andlarge […]

Red Fleet State Park Project Report From Contractor

Red Fleet State Park Project Report From Contractor

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The major construction and renovation of Red Fleet State Park continues with thecommunity eager to enjoy the improvements. Contractor BHI provided an update thisweek, stating, “we’ve just received full approval on the septic system design. In the DayUse area, the ADA ramp is complete, and we’re adding the final touches to perfect thespace. The North […]

Journey Of Hope Bikes Across Uintah Basin Into Colorado On Way To D.C.

Journey Of Hope Bikes Across Uintah Basin Into Colorado On Way To D.C.

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

For decades, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members have cycled across the country on differentroutes to raise awareness and understanding for people with disabilities and the NorthRoute group enjoyed traveling across the Uintah Basin into Colorado this week. TheNorth Route crew started in San Francisco and on Tuesday the group biked over 86 milesfrom Park City […]

Red Cloud Loop Road Fuel Break Project Underway

Red Cloud Loop Road Fuel Break Project Underway

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A project that is part of the Vernal Municipal Watershed Restoration Project is underway.“Work has begun to create a fuel break 300 feet in depth along both sides of the RedCloud Loop Road from the turn off to Ashley Twin Lakes to the turn off to Trout CreekGuard Station,” shares Ashley National Forest. “This fuel […]

‘Live Out Loud’ Free Family Event TODAY

‘Live Out Loud’ Free Family Event TODAY

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Community of Unity in Christ Interfaith Group hopes everyone joins them thisevening for their annual resource and service event that includes a fun way to enjoy a freedinner. Tokens will be handed out to the public as they go to the community resourcebooths which can then be used at the food trucks at the […]

Settlement Reached Between Tri-State Generation And Moffat County/Craig

Settlement Reached Between Tri-State Generation And Moffat County/Craig

Jun 28, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A settlement has been reached between Tri-State Generation and Transmission and theCity of Craig and Moffat County. The settlement aims to support the northwest Coloradocommunities that will suffer as Craig Station retires its three generating units between2025 and 2028. The settlement includes $22 million in direct benefit to the communitybetween 2026 and 2029, with other […]

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Beautification Award

Today we are recognizing the Vernal City public facilities crew for their efforts to restore, renovate and maintain two of our most famous roadside landmarks – T-Rex and Dinah. The three members of this crew show us how to commit to beautifying our hometown: Wayne Smith, Danny Anderson and Rhett Whitmire. Pink Dinah was born […]

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