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Uintah Theatre Awarded At State Musical Theatre Awards

Uintah Theatre Awarded At State Musical Theatre Awards

Apr 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an exciting weekend for the talented students and behind the scenes folks for Uintah High Theatre as they attended the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City. Keith Larsen won the award for Best Lighting Design for Hadestown while Debbie Lamoreaux and Glenna Brennan won the […]

Travel And Tourism Season Ready To Kick Off

Travel And Tourism Season Ready To Kick Off

Apr 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The travel and tourism season is getting underway and the Uintah County Travel and Tourism team is ready! “There is so much to discover in Vernal’s rugged landscape steeped in rich history,” shares Uintah County Tourism & Events Director Lesha Coltharp. “We are proud to share our beloved destination with outdoor lovers, stargazers, paranormal aficionados, […]

Rocky Mountain Power Message On Wildfire Prevention

Rocky Mountain Power Message On Wildfire Prevention

Apr 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power has shared a message with local customers on measures being taken to prevent and reduce wildfires. “The safety of our customers and communities is our top priority,” shares the announcement. “We may use protective settings and de-energize power lines to prevent wildfires during periods of the greatest wildfire risk anywhere across our […]

BLM Approves Chapita Wells Natural Gas Pipeline

BLM Approves Chapita Wells Natural Gas Pipeline

Apr 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced the approval of expanded infrastructure in northeastern Utah. According to the BLM press release, Chipeta Processing LLC can construct a buried 16-inch natural gas pipeline, six-inch liquids pipeline, and a fiber optic line 3,320 feet from the planned Green River Slug Catcher Facility to the existing Chipeta Processing […]

BLM Seeks Input On Proposed Parking Area And Trail For Via Ferrata Access

BLM Seeks Input On Proposed Parking Area And Trail For Via Ferrata Access

Apr 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public input on aproposal to authorize construction of a parking area and hiking trail near the AshleyValley Water and Sewer Improvement District’s water plant in Uintah County. The30-day public comment period opened on April 9th and the proposal aims to improveaccess to the Ashley Springs […]

Moffat County Sheriff And Commissioners Reaffirm 2nd Amendment Status

Moffat County Sheriff And Commissioners Reaffirm 2nd Amendment Status

Apr 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moffat County officials are fighting back, reaffirming their status as a 2nd AmendmentSanctuary County, after Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 25-003. The MoffatCounty Commissioners, in collaboration with Moffat County Sheriff KC Hume, passedthe resolution making clear their 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Status and urging theGovernor to seek alternative approaches to public safety that align with bothconstitutional […]

Great ShakeOut

Great ShakeOut

Apr 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Great Utah ShakeOut is coming up next week and the Department of Public Safety’sDivision of Emergency Management invites Utahns statewide to participate. This is thestate’s largest earthquake drill and it is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th at 10:15 a.m.“Utah’s unique seismic risks demand serious attention,” shares the announcement. “TheWasatch Fault Zone has a significant […]

Run II Remember 5K And Easter Celebration

Run II Remember 5K And Easter Celebration

Apr 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special Easter event is a collaboration of multiple local agencies. The ‘Run IIRemember’ event will include a 5K, egg hunt, and other fun for families to enjoy. Thefree event is a collaboration between Project Alley, Addict To Athlete, Be The LightRecovery, Uintah County Drug Court, and United Church of Christ. All events take placeat […]

*Officer Enters Apartment As Man Is Stabbing Estranged Wife

*Officer Enters Apartment As Man Is Stabbing Estranged Wife

Apr 11, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman was life-flighted from Ashley Regional Medical Center on Wednesday after aterrifying assault during which her estranged husband entered her apartment and stabbedher repeatedly. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers had responded tocalls that day that 26-year-old Jesus Jose Trevizo had been seen driving around hisestranged wife’s apartment complex which was a […]

Uintah School District Experiences Network Outage Due To Cyberattack

Uintah School District Experiences Network Outage Due To Cyberattack

Apr 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District’s network became the target of a cyberattack early Wednesday morning. According to the initial District announcement, the District disabled the network in response to the attack and the Technology Department has been working to resolve the issue. No classes have been cancelled although teachers had to create alternate plans for Wednesday’s instruction. […]

Uintah County Announces Free Dump Week April 26th – May 3rd

Uintah County Announces Free Dump Week April 26th – May 3rd

Apr 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

During the regular Commission Meeting held on April 8th, the Uintah County Commission approved the dates for the annual Free Dump Week. This year’s event will be held April 26th through May 3rd, providing an opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted items at both Uintah County Landfill locations at no cost. “During Free Dump […]

Uintah County Republican Party Issues Call To 2025 Organizing Convention

Uintah County Republican Party Issues Call To 2025 Organizing Convention

Apr 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Republican Party has issued its official Call to Convention. The 2025 Organizing Convention will be held April 24th. The evening will include reports from the party’s elected officials, the election of officers for 2025, and the ratification of amendments to the county platform and bylaws. One change to item 12 of the […]