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Oil And Gas Drilling Projects Approved In Uintah And Duchesne Counties

Oil And Gas Drilling Projects Approved In Uintah And Duchesne Counties

Apr 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management announced on Monday the approval of 5 oil and gas drilling projects in Uintah and Duchesne Counties. The BLM Vernal Field Office approved three drilling permits to Uinta Wax Operating LLC, with a possible fourth well in the future, located on private surface in Uintah County. Three drilling permits were […]

Meet The Candidate: Barry Johnson For Uintah County Clerk Auditor

Meet The Candidate: Barry Johnson For Uintah County Clerk Auditor

Apr 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Barry Johnson recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Johnson is a Republican running for Uintah County Clerk Auditor as a convention only candidate. He is running against Margie Shewell. Johnson has worked for Evans Family Media for 16 years and has a degree […]

Meet The Candidate: Margie Shewell For Uintah County Clerk Auditor

Meet The Candidate: Margie Shewell For Uintah County Clerk Auditor

Apr 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Margie Shewell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Shewell is a Republican running for Uintah County Clerk Auditor as a convention only candidate. She is running against Barry Johnson. Shewell’s career has been with the Clerk Auditor Office as well as time working […]

Roosevelt Restricts Public Restroom Hours Due To Vandalism

Roosevelt Restricts Public Restroom Hours Due To Vandalism

Apr 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City announced Monday some changes as a result of recent vandalism. “Due to damage and vandalism happening at our public restrooms during daylight hours, we will be closing all public restrooms between 2:30pm to 5pm each day,” shares the announcement. “Roosevelt Police is working on finding those responsible for the damages. Until they have […]

Congresswoman Maloy Visits The Uintah Basin

Congresswoman Maloy Visits The Uintah Basin

Apr 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

On April 10th, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy visited the Uintah Basin during which she met with constituents, stakeholders, and industry leaders. Congresswoman Maloy had this to say about her visit to the Basin, “Families are feeling the pinch every time they fill up the tank or pay the power bill. Oil and gas drive the cost […]

Locals Nominated In Musical Theatre State Top Ten

Locals Nominated In Musical Theatre State Top Ten

Apr 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards has released its list of Top 10 nominees in each category and Uintah High Theatre has earned four nominations tied to their production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Caleb Harrison is a Top 10 nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Olaf. This unique role required […]

What To Expect At Old Fort Ponds Due To Drought Impacts

What To Expect At Old Fort Ponds Due To Drought Impacts

Apr 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Drought will of course affect aspects of recreation this year. An update on Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County shares that drought impacts will be significant this year at the ponds. “We have added water to the big pond but have so little irrigation water, this year’s operations will be very different,” shares the announcement. […]

What Backcountry Recreationists Need To Know About Wildfire Danger

What Backcountry Recreationists Need To Know About Wildfire Danger

Apr 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wildfires are clearly a major concern this season and a search and rescue association has tips for backcountry recreationists in this region. The Colorado Search & Rescue Association has specific tips for those planning a hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, camping or other outdoor activities this spring or summer. First, start with a solid trip plan. […]

Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement

Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement

Apr 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: “This is an unprecedented year on the Colorado River, and likely will be one of the worst on record. A […]

Dean Thompson Treatment Update

Dean Thompson Treatment Update

Apr 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive form of cancer. He has provided rodeo journalist Kendra Santos with several updates. On Easter Sunday he told her, “I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by my family 24/7 since this diagnosis, and I’m beyond thankful for all the […]

USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism

USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism

Apr 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the Central Canal Company, Uintah Special Service District 1, Uintah County, […]