Property Owners Urged to Prepare for Spring Runoff
As many Utahns are dealing with the home and property damage caused by excessive amounts of melting snow, Basin residents are continually being urged to prepare for the possibility.
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Missing Snowmobiler Found in Moffat County
A snowmobiler who went missing Sunday night in western Colorado was located Monday morning in Moffat County.
Roosevelt City Clarifies Annexation Possibilities
Roosevelt City Council discussed and answered questions during last week’s City Council meeting concerning current annexation proposals.
Uintah County Reports Solid Financial Position
Thanks to cutbacks and careful budgeting, Uintah County remains in a strong financial position.
Vernal Chamber Awarded at State Capitol
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce was honored at the State Capitol last week during the Annual Chamber Winter Conference.
Draft Ready of Duchesne County Resource Management Plan
The draft for the Duchesne County Resource Management Plan is available to view. The plan is a major part of the county’s general plan update, shares Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde, and must be completed to comply with Utah law.
Cards 4 Kids at Heart Brightening Valentine’s Day for Local Seniors
Valentine’s Day can be exciting, dreaded, heart pumping and sometimes lonely. An effort to gather hand-written cards for local seniors has been a success and will easily make this Valentine’s Day a special one for all involved.
Women’s Day Out Draws Crowd
The weekend’s storm didn’t stop local women from flocking to the Western Park in Vernal on Saturday for the annual Women’s Day Out. A great crowd turned out, perusing vendor tables, sampling treats, and enjoying live entertainment. Joe and Teddy Evans hatched the idea for the event 16 years ago.
Rotary Club Continues Effort to End Polio Now
Local Rotary club members are doing what they can to rid the world of a devastating disease. Since 1985, Rotary Club International has allied with the CDC, World Health Organization, and United Nations Children’s Fund, among other organizations, in purchasing and disseminating polio vaccine to affected countries.
Family in Vehicle Falls Through Ice on Flaming Gorge; Body Retrieved
Tragedy struck over the weekend on Flaming Gorge when an all-terrain vehicle fell through the ice. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, a family of four was traveling on the ice near Anvil Draw south of Green River on Saturday afternoon when the ice broke.
Pelican Lake Scheduled for Rotenone Treatment
Fish limits have been increased on Pelican Lake in preparation for a rotenone treatment scheduled for this fall.
Republican Central Committee to Select Uintah County Commissioner
With Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee’s resignation from office, the Uintah County Republican Party has an important job to do.