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Burn Window Open In Uintah County; Make Safety The Top Priority

Burn Window Open In Uintah County; Make Safety The Top Priority

Apr 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s the time of year for yard cleaning and that means open burning. Uintah County’s spring burn window opened at the end of March and runs through May 30th. No burn permit is required but Dispatch MUST be notified of the burn at 435-789-4222. Vernal, Naples, and Ballard City have the same burn window but […]

Ashley Valley Watershed And Irrigation Project Agreement Approved

Ashley Valley Watershed And Irrigation Project Agreement Approved

Apr 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Flood control improvements, particularly near Yellow Hill in Uintah County, are one step closer to happening. Community Development Director Matt Cazier presented a proposed agreement as part of the Central Canal Piping Project between the NRCS and Uintah County during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Tuesday. The NRCS is part of the Department of […]

Bureau of Land Management Announces Local Art Contest

Bureau of Land Management Announces Local Art Contest

Apr 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has announced that they are holding an art contest. This year’s contest will focus on 2D artwork representing the Uintah Basin’s cultural heritage and should include cultural sites or landscapes located on public lands such as cabins, homesteads, and rock imagery. The art contest will run from […]

Fire at Stewart Lake

Fire at Stewart Lake

Apr 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you see smoke in the Stewart Lake area near Jensen there’s most likely no need to panic. The Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, with help from the Uintah Fire Suppression District, is planning to assist the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in a prescribed fire burn at the Stewart Lake Waterfowl […]

What’s The Latest On The Uinta Basin Railway Project?

What’s The Latest On The Uinta Basin Railway Project?

Apr 27, 2023 · Chaunte Riker · News

The Uinta Basin Railway is closer than ever to becoming a reality. In fact, when asked what stage the project is at from Day 1 of the feasibility study to project completion, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Executive Director Keith Heaton answered that the project is about 95 percent there. Of course, he noted that those […]

Union High Students Crowned 3A State Drama Champs 2023

Union High Students Crowned 3A State Drama Champs 2023

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A group of very talented students had their hard work pay off over the weekend as Union High was crowned the 2023 3A State Drama Champions. “I feel these students earned a state championship by working hard and listening to their coaches,” shares Coach Mindy Palmer. “This group is great, takes direction, and is constantly […]

Excavation Begins For Pickleball Courts At Vernal’s Independence Park

Excavation Begins For Pickleball Courts At Vernal’s Independence Park

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There will soon be more opportunities to play the latest competitive craze. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved one year ago during a Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting and work is finally underway on the project. The cost came back too high the first time the project […]

Local Junior Bull Riders Advance To Regional Competition

Local Junior Bull Riders Advance To Regional Competition

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Young local bull riders competed well over the weekend in Duchesne at the Jr. World Finals Underground Bull Riding competition with several advancing to regionals. After the weekend’s dust settled, the Rocky Mountain Region standings were updated with the following locals making the list: Billy Lewis of Roosevelt is ranked number 1 in Junior Mini […]

Duchesne County Spring Burn Window Open

Duchesne County Spring Burn Window Open

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for spring burning! The Duchesne County spring burn window opened April 15th and runs through May 30th. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch at 435-789-4222 or 435-738-2424. It’s very important to get educated about the rules for spring burning before getting started on it. Burn barrels are illegal and no […]

$3.4 Million Allocated For DWR Habitat Restoration Projects

$3.4 Million Allocated For DWR Habitat Restoration Projects

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Around $3.4 million dollars have been allocated for habitat restoration projects through the DWR Habitat Council. “We are very appreciative of the hunters and anglers who are the backbone of wildlife conservation,” shares DWR Habitat Conservation Coordinator Daniel Eddington. “Anyone who buys a hunting and fishing license helps fund many of the crucial habitat restoration […]

Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Western Park Ice Rink is getting a major facelift and upgrade to its facility. Western Park’s Melanie Silcox presented the latest with the project during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. “Most know that the east side is our main entrance and it’s not very friendly as far as entering in,” shared Silcox. In […]

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