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Dinoland Adventure Project Officially Underway

Dinoland Adventure Project Officially Underway

May 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The folks with the Dinoland Adventure Project shared some exciting news over the weekend. DAP was awarded the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Mini-grant and that means the development of the Flag Crag rock climbing area at Remember the Maine Park is underway. Last year, the Dinoland Adventure Project was created with a vision to […]

Woman Charged In February Double Shooting Facing New Charge

Woman Charged In February Double Shooting Facing New Charge

May 8, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The Naples woman charged with Attempted Aggravated Murder following an incident in which two people were shot in a Naples residence on February 28th is facing new charges for actions within the Uintah County Jail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, at about 5:15am on May 2nd, 28-year-old Mara Anderson had returned to the […]

Locals Get Busy Beautifying Vernal City

Locals Get Busy Beautifying Vernal City

May 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Locals are putting in the work to beautify Vernal City ahead of the busy summer season. On Friday, over 50 community members gathered downtown to clean up sidewalks, windows, and vegetation as part of the effort organized by Vernal City and the Vernal Downtown Alliance. “This is another great reason to love Vernal,” shared Mayor […]

Ute Tribe Water Resiliency Project Among Recipients Of Federal Grant

Ute Tribe Water Resiliency Project Among Recipients Of Federal Grant

May 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation announced on Monday the projects awarded the 2024 WaterSMART Drought Resiliency grant funding and the Ute Indian Tribe is one of the two recipients in the state of Utah. Of the $147 million dollars split between 42 projects across the country, the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation […]

Uintah School District Honors Employees At Recognition Banquet

Uintah School District Honors Employees At Recognition Banquet

May 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Amazing members of the community were recognized at the Uintah School District’s annual Employee Recognition Banquet held on Thursday night at the Uintah Conference Center. Employees were honored for 20 years, 25 years, and 30 plus years of service in the District. The three recognized for over 40 years were Ruth Ann Nelson and Anna […]

Utah Wildlife Board Changes To Shed Antler Gathering And Big Game Hunting

Utah Wildlife Board Changes To Shed Antler Gathering And Big Game Hunting

May 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Wildlife Board approved the big game hunting permit numbers for 2024 and also approved some changes to shed antler gathering in Utah during a public meeting on Thursday. In total, the board approved 71,525 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 6,800-permit or 10.5% increase from the previous year. In Northeastern Utah that […]

Identity Of Fallen Santaquin Officer And Update Given

Identity Of Fallen Santaquin Officer And Update Given

May 7, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The identity of the Santaquin police officer killed in the line of duty on May 5th has been released along with a basic update on the suspect. A press conference held on Monday shared that the officer killed was Sgt. Bill Hooser who leaves behind a wife, two daughters, sons-in-law, and a new granddaughter. During […]

Water Shares And Annexation A Main Discussion Point At City/County Meeting

Water Shares And Annexation A Main Discussion Point At City/County Meeting

May 6, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

City and county officials, as well as other local stakeholders, met on Thursday in theUintah County Commission Conference Room and discussed the hot topic of water in theAshley Valley. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion presented an overview of the issue.He explained that because the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District nolonger has water shares […]

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