Turkey Hunting Permit Window Opening
While Thanksgiving dinner will appease most folks hungry for turkey, it will likely only wet the appetite of the state’s avid turkey hunters.
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Community Holly Days Festival
The countdown has begun for a favorite local event. The annual Community Holly Days Festival is declaring that “It’s a Wonderful Life!” here in the Uintah Basin.
State Water Plan for the Uintah Basin
The Utah Division of Water Resources released its latest update to the state water plan this month and the Uintah Basin is its focus. Over the last 26 years, the state has devised statewide water plans as well as individual plans for each of the state’s 11 major hydrological river basins, of which the Uintah Basin is included.
Burglaries Span Region
More details are available on area burglaries since the arrest of Tracey Soules and Monty Ellis. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Department, the spike in burglaries took place over the last two weeks and covered homes in Ballard, Lapoint and areas around Vernal in just Uintah County but areas throughout the region have been hit.
DOI Announces Methane Rules
A Department of the Interior’s announcement last week on new methane regulations will have local impacts, especially in the area around Dinosaur National Monument.
Last Day for Computer Recycling
Today is the last day to drop off used computers and electronics at the Computer Recycling Event at the Vernal Chamber and TriCounty Health in Vernal.
Detective Orr Remembered 10 Years Later
Today marks 10 years since Uintah County Sheriff’s Detective Kevin Orr lost his life in a helicopter crash during a search and rescue mission. Community members gathered on Saturday to remember this great man’s life with his family.
Healthy Black Bear Population Could Mean More Hunting Opportunities
The need to protect livestock paired with a year of a healthy bear population could mean more hunting opportunities in Utah next year. “Over the last three years, the state’s bear population has grown by about 4 percent each year,” shares DWR Wildlife Biologist Rusty Robinson.
Duchesne County Theft in Oilfield
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from the public on theft that has occurred in the Clay Basin area at an oilfield location. The Sheriff’s Office first responded to the call of theft on November 2nd after a site by 11000 West was reported as broken into with items missing and damaged.
Three Car Accident Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver
Seatbelts likely saved lives in a three car accident in Vernal on Friday night caused by a suspected drunk driver.
Wanted Pair in Police Custody
Theft has been on the rise throughout the area with the most recent reports demonstrating the fearless attitude of the thieves themselves. On Friday, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office solicited the public’s help in finding two persons of interest wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts.
Revitalization Project Adding Historic Flair to Downtown
Starting today, downtown Vernal storefronts will be sprinkled with some historic flair. According to Chamber Director Joel Brown, the 5th to 5th Revitalization Committee has partnered with the Uintah County Regional History Center to have giant historic photographs printed to be placed on display in vacant storefront windows.