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Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon

Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has a message for those who may have been concerned or curious about visible smoke. Planned slash pile burning is underway in the Dry Fork Canyon and Brownie Canyon areas. “The piles are located along Forest Service Road 031, west of the Dry Fork/Brownie Canyon junction,” shares the announcement. “These burns are […]

High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry

High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline, especially in the windzone, and particularly on steep slopes facing the north half of the […]

Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?

Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest Stegosaur species ever discovered? The bones have gone unnoticed for decades but new excitement has erupted thanks to fresh eyes on the collection. Futura Sciences shares that, according to Rebecca Hunt Foster of Dinosaur National Monument, “their significance […]

I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the westbound I-80 tunnel is complete, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that more work will resume on the tunnel this spring. Multiple fatalities took place during the February 2025 tragedy at milepost 90.2 […]

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A talented group of local actors are ready to share the popular Broadway musical ‘Into The Woods’, opening tomorrow night at Vernal Theatre Live. The play follows a group of fairy tale characters as their dreams come true but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them as the story plays out. ‘Into The […]

HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands authorized expenditures under a program that provides grants targeted to the needs of American Indian and […]

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Speeding Turns Into Pursuit

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A case of speeding quickly escalated during a January pursuit and charges have now been filed. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about January 17, in Uintah County, a vehicle was observed speeding 84mph in a posted 60mph zone. The officer turned on their overhead lights but the vehicle did not stop. Rather, […]

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges

Feb 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Personal use of a company card caught up to a local man after the local business approached law enforcement for help identifying who was behind the fraudulent credit card activity. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the card had been used through November and December and an ex-employee was the suspect. Investigators contacted stores […]

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne City leaders are inviting public input at a meeting taking place tonight on a popular topic. “Duchesne City is excited to announce new development plans for our community parks,” shares the announcement. “This is your chance to see the preliminary designs, ask questions, and tell us what features matter most to you and your […]

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM

Feb 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans to treat cheatgrass in Daggett County have been approved by the BLM. The Marshall Draw-Crouse Bench cheatgrass treatment plan proposes to aerially treat 2,118 acres of cheatgrass with the herbicide Rejuvra and another 372 acres of cheatgrass with Imazapic. The project location is in the Marshall Draw and Crouse Bench areas of Diamond Mountain […]

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