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Mormon Crickets

Mormon Crickets

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While they haven’t been hit as hard as Nevada, areas of the western slope of Colorado are dealing with major pockets of cricket infestation, especially near Meeker and Craig. The so-called Mormon Crickets travel as a large swarm, eating the countryside and whatever crops they can get to. Images of Highway 40 in Moffat County […]

Roosevelt City Hosting An Independence Day To Remember

Roosevelt City Hosting An Independence Day To Remember

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is taking Independence Day to the next level this year with a full day of partying in the U.S.A. at the Constitution Park. The day kicks off with a flag retirement ceremony at 8am followed by the American Legion flag ceremony and raising of the new City flag. The Color Run is up […]

Uintah Basin Regulars Respond To Canadian Wildfires

Uintah Basin Regulars Respond To Canadian Wildfires

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin has had an unusually wet year, which has led to a seemingly delayed wildfire season. That does not mean, however, that our local wildland firefighters have not been busy. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports that as of last Friday there are over 420 active fires in Canada with almost 2,800 […]

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Moon Lake Electric Issues Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis

Jun 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moon Lake Electric has joined the growing force of civic leaders and agencies demanding that the Biden Administration course correct the current U.S. Energy Policy before an energy crisis ensues. Moon Lake Electric Company issued a ‘Declaration Of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis’ on June 15th. The Declaration states in part: “Moon Lake is deeply concerned […]

Man Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI After Two Vehicle Crash In Maeser

Man Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI After Two Vehicle Crash In Maeser

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Serious injuries were reported following a crash in Maeser. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 59 year old Idaho man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after the car he was driving collided with a truck pulling a trailer. On Friday, June 23rd, a midsize SUV was traveling westbound on 1500 […]

High Winds Cause Spread Of Spring Creek Fire

High Winds Cause Spread Of Spring Creek Fire

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

High winds continue to hinder firefighting efforts on the Spring Creek Fire in western Colorado. The fire was called in on Saturday afternoon and rapidly grew from 2 to 200 acres. Crews held the fire on Sunday but unfortunately high winds and dry weather caused the fire to grow to 2,577 acres by Monday night. […]

Kids In Need 5K And Service Project A Great Success

Kids In Need 5K And Service Project A Great Success

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Kids In Need 5K and service project was a great success last weekend and their message, that people care and there is love in the world, will continue to be felt loud and clear. Participants in the 5K assembled hundreds of bags with items and snacks that can be given to foster kids and […]

4th Year For 4th Of July Dinosaurland Freedom Fest In Vernal

4th Year For 4th Of July Dinosaurland Freedom Fest In Vernal

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal has become a destination on the 4th of July with events all day to celebrate America. This is the 4th year for the Dinosaurland Freedom Fest with headquarters at Ashley Valley Community Park. The day starts early with the Firecracker 5K race that starts at UBTech at 7am and ends in the Field of […]

Accidents In Vernal Intersection A Growing Problem

Accidents In Vernal Intersection A Growing Problem

Jun 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Maverick/Pizza Hut intersection in Vernal has a growing problem and it’s one Vernal Police say is almost entirely preventable. Monday provides a clear illustration of the issue. There were two separate crashes in that intersection caused by individuals running the red light. According to Vernal PD, the first accident occurred as a vehicle legally […]

Is The Ute Tribe Owed Water From Flaming Gorge/Green River?

Is The Ute Tribe Owed Water From Flaming Gorge/Green River?

Jun 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The exploration of water rights on the Colorado River system has a new element receiving attention. Claims from the Ute Indian Tribe that the Tribe is owed water from Flaming Gorge and the Green River was part of a presentation made at a recent ‘Crisis on the Colorado River’ conference in Boulder, Colorado. An article […]