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Cutthroat Trout Mural And Activities Add Extra Fun To Dinah “SOAR” Days

Cutthroat Trout Mural And Activities Add Extra Fun To Dinah “SOAR” Days

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

What does the largest hot air balloon festival in the state of Utah have in common with a native species conservation effort? Well over the weekend, 10,000 people attended the Night Glow events during Vernal’s Dinah “SOAR” Days during which a new massive mural of Utah’s Colorado River cutthroat trout was unveiled and celebrated. While […]

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Sports Complex project is officially underway after the groundbreaking held last week. The project is currently focused on the earthwork, water lines, and lighting design and is considered about 10 percent complete. The project cost is estimated at $3.5 million dollars, funded by the Community Impact Board, Roosevelt City, and community partners. […]

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A rotenone treatment is scheduled to remove all fish from the South Fork of Sheep Creek on the North slope of the Uinta Mountains in Daggett County starting this week. The Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting the treatment on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District August 29th through September 5th in an effort to restore […]

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County, Daggett County, and Duchesne County are working to update the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and they are seeking input from the public. “The purpose of hazard mitigation planning is to identify policies and actions that can be implemented over the long term to reduce risk and future losses,” shares the announcement from Uintah County […]

Uinta Basin Railway

Uinta Basin Railway

Aug 28, 2023 · Basin Now · Meet the Candidates

Uinta Rail Team Members The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) December 2021 approval of the construction and operation of the Uinta Basin Railway was struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on August 18th. Project team members address future of the railway project an

Dinah Soar Days Concerts Presented by Evans Family Media

Dinah Soar Days Concerts Presented by Evans Family Media

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Dinah SOAR Days hot air balloon night glow being held tonight and tomorrow in downtown Vernal will include amazing live music brought to you by Evans Family Media. Saturday night’s headline act will be Tyler Gould, a singer/songwriter getting attention for his storytelling style which blends Country and Americana. Gould is a mental health […]

Public Help Requested In Identifying Vehicle And Person Of Interest

Public Help Requested In Identifying Vehicle And Person Of Interest

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help throughout the region in identifying a vehicle and person of interest in images shared this week. On Wednesday, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office shared that they have started investigating a fraud case involving stolen and counterfeit checks and a local bank in Rock Springs. Images of […]

Rural County Grant To Support Variety Of Uintah County Programs

Rural County Grant To Support Variety Of Uintah County Programs

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell made a presentation to the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday outlining programs proposed to receive funding through a state grant program. The Rural County Grant utilizes $200,000 dollars in funding through the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Campbell explained that the program itself has changed over recent years […]

Moose In Moffat County Prompts Safety Reminder To Public

Moose In Moffat County Prompts Safety Reminder To Public

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bull moose hanging around the area of Loudy Simpson Park in Moffat County has prompted the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office to remind the public to stay aware of the dangers these magnificent creatures present. The bull moose has shown agitation at the presence of people and dogs, a situation that is to be expected, […]

Tune In To Uinta Basin Railway Radio Interview Monday On Newstalk KVEL

Tune In To Uinta Basin Railway Radio Interview Monday On Newstalk KVEL

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Evans Family Media invites all to tune into Newstalk KVEL on Monday at 5:00pm for an interview on the status of the Uinta Basin Railway. The discussion will include consequences of the federal appeals court ruling, options available to project managers going forward, the future of project funding, interstate commerce and how this ruling will […]

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