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Rocky Mountain Power has several scheduled power outages in the Vernal area over the coming weeks. It’s important to keep your phone and email updated with Rocky Mountain Power to be sure you are notified of upcoming planned outages and of course for general unplanned outages as well. Rocky Mountain Power also updated customers about […]
As of midnight, the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Utah were rescinded and reverted to Stage 1 Restrictions on all state and private unincorporated lands. “Recent rainfall has brought some relief to Utah’s lower-elevation rangelands, but these fuels can dry quickly,” shares Chris Delaney, BLM Utah State Fire Management Officer. “While restrictions can be eased […]
Utah Highway Patrol has shared information on two separate fatal accidents on roadways in eastern Utah. First, Utah Highway Patrol shared that the identity of the man killed in Sunday’s crash in Jensen on Highway 40 was 37-year-old Cody Mitchell Chupp of Vernal. Evans Family Media joins the community in offering condolences to the friends […]
There is some great news for those that have missed recreating on Ute Tribal land. The Ute Tribe Fish and Wildlife Department announced this week that the Ute Indian Tribe has officially lifted the moratorium temporarily imposed on non-member fishing, camping, and boating. “Permits are now available for sale to the public at the Ute […]
Dinosaur National Monument has thanked the public for their patience when it comes to the road construction that has happened on the Monument this summer. So far crews have rebuilt several sections of road in the tricky Mancos Shale, replaced culverts and improved drainage areas, pulverized old pavement for a smoother base, poured foundations for […]
The dry conditions and thunderstorms have been a recipe for disaster in western Colorado, especially in Moffat County. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office reported this week that there had been 17 separate wildfires across Moffat County in a matter of just days. 16 of the wildfires started on the same day thanks to a lightning […]
Vernal Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert around schools and consider their message fair warning. Vernal Police officers have been present at school zones, actively enforcing speed limits and crosswalk laws, and their presence will continue. “We’re starting the school year off right with zero tolerance for violations — no […]
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing juvenile and is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the teen’s whereabouts. On Tuesday, August 26th, they reported that the runaway juvenile was last seen Tuesday morning in the area of 1700 East 2700 South in Ballard. Dalilah Reed is […]
A bond hearing was held at the Duchesne County Administration Offices on Monday regarding private activity bonds for the Uinta Basin Railway. This was in addition to another bond hearing by the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition in June that gathered public comment. The Notice for Bonds for the project states it is for the “Issuance […]
While Friday was a magical experience in downtown Vernal as over a thousand community members gathered in dinosaur costumes to attempt to break a world record, Guinness headquarters have announced that they will not be awarding the attempt with the official record. Uintah Special Service District 1 announced on Monday evening that this was due […]
Firefighting crews from around the state received hands-on training during the annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training hosted at the Vernal Regional Airport. Vernal City issued a press release, sharing that crews from Moab and Cedar City joined the Uintah Fire District for the interactive training that simulated aircraft fire scenarios. “One of the things […]
An ancient camel bone found in a sand pit near Vernal nearly 40 years ago is still providing new discoveries for scientists. Utah State Parks provided an update on the fossil this week on their blog, sharing that it has turned out to be an older-than-expected shin bone of a species of camel that was […]