Local News — Page 392

Electric Buses Added To Uintah School District Fleet

Electric Buses Added To Uintah School District Fleet

Aug 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District announced Wednesday that they are kicking off the school year with the addition of electric buses to its fleet. District Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford says the addition of the electric buses began with a letter from the Utah Petroleum Association encouraging “any efforts made by the local area to reduce emissions that […]

UDOT Funding Available For Vernal Avenue Upgrades and Traffic Patterns Study

UDOT Funding Available For Vernal Avenue Upgrades and Traffic Patterns Study

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City Council recently discussed the availability of UDOT funding for a few items. First, Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion reminded the Council during the Council meeting earlier this month that the City has funding from UDOT to upgrade Vernal Avenue downtown. Originally, the City wanted to implement the improvements from 100 North to 200 […]

Options Continue To Be Explored For Vernal Airport Service

Options Continue To Be Explored For Vernal Airport Service

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Regional Airport Manager Ken Campbell recently reported to the Vernal City Council on the future of service at the airport. It was announced in May that the Department of Transportation had rejected the application from SkyWest Airlines to continue service at the Vernal Regional Airport even though it was the hope of local officials […]

Developer Of Hydropower Site Outside Craig Moving Forward With Plans

Developer Of Hydropower Site Outside Craig Moving Forward With Plans

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah based developer of a hydropower site proposed outside of Craig has announced that they are moving forward with the $1.5 billion dollar project’s development. Steamboat Pilot & Today reports that the CEO of rPlus Energies LLC said Monday that with agreements finalized with Moffat County landowners, they can move forward with pre-feasibility design […]

Wyoming Game And Fish Urge Proper Technique Of Catch And Release

Wyoming Game And Fish Urge Proper Technique Of Catch And Release

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer is in full swing, which means air and water temperatures are increasing, prompting Wyoming Game and Fish Department to remind anglers to avoid catch and release or at least use proper technique. Being caught and released in the warm surface water like Flaming Gorge is stressful for fish. Green River fisheries biologist Eddie Carlson […]

New Royalty Crowned During Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant

New Royalty Crowned During Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant was held over the weekend at the Uintah Conference Center. Jamee Hartle and her amazing team put on an outstanding pageant with young ladies from all over the Basin competing for scholarships and the chance to serve the community. The Miss Uintah County Volunteer 2023 title went to Jacobi […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Preparing To Open New Roosevelt Tower Next Month

Uintah Basin Healthcare Preparing To Open New Roosevelt Tower Next Month

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The countdown is on for the ribbon cutting of the new Uintah Basin Healthcare Roosevelt Tower at Uintah Basin Medical Center. The Roosevelt Campus expansion project includes an expanded Cancer Care and Infusion Center, a new Women’s Health Center, an expanded Surgery Center, and a new cafe. Phase 1 opens this fall. Level 1 of […]

$50 Million Awarded For Infrastructure In Upper Colorado River Basin

$50 Million Awarded For Infrastructure In Upper Colorado River Basin

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of the Interior announced on Monday the awarding of $50 million dollars over the next 5 years for the improvement of water infrastructure across the Upper Colorado River Basin. According to the announcement, the Bureau of Reclamation is making an initial $8.7 million dollar investment in fiscal year 2023 to support drought mitigation […]

Dinosaur National Monument Hosting Bilingual Monarch Butterfly Events

Dinosaur National Monument Hosting Bilingual Monarch Butterfly Events

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Monarch Butterflies are amazing insects that travel more than 3000 miles in a year and Utah is luckily on their migration route. Dinosaur National Monument is hosting two opportunities to learn about the amazing Monarch Butterfly and what you can do in your own backyard to help these beautiful creatures. People will learn about the […]

Duchesne County School District Prepares For Back To School

Duchesne County School District Prepares For Back To School

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s hard to believe but summer is wrapping up and kids are heading back to school soon. For Duchesne County School District, the first day of school for this year is August 22nd. New this school year, the Duchesne County School District is encouraging all parents, guardians, and students to download the new Duchesne County […]

Page 392 | Basin Now