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Driver Cited After Crash On SR45 In Uintah County

Driver Cited After Crash On SR45 In Uintah County

Feb 16, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A crash on Thursday morning south of Naples in Uintah County involved 4 vehicles but only 2 drivers. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a Ford F350 pulling a car hauler trailer was traveling westbound on 5000 South approaching the SR45 intersection while a GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on SR45 near milepost 37. The Ford […]

Town of Manila Receives CIB Grant For Sewer Infrastructure

Town of Manila Receives CIB Grant For Sewer Infrastructure

Feb 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Manila has been awarded funds towards sewer infrastructure improvements. According to a press release from the Department of Workforce Services shared on EIN Presswire, the Permanent Community Impact Board approved a $2,628,000 dollar grant and a $877,000 dollar low-interest loan for the sewer improvements in Manila. At the February 1st CIB meeting, the board also […]

Moffat County Public Meetings On Mormon Cricket Control

Moffat County Public Meetings On Mormon Cricket Control

Feb 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

In recent years, the so-called Mormon Crickets have cut through the region as massive swarms eating crops and even covering miles of roadway. Colorado’s western slope has seen the worst of the damage but the crickets did make their way into Uintah County as well. Public meetings have been scheduled in Moffat County for the […]

‘Small Town Comeback’ Documentary Telling Story Of Downtown Vernal

‘Small Town Comeback’ Documentary Telling Story Of Downtown Vernal

Feb 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Episodes of the ‘Small Town Comeback’ documentary series sharing the story of revitalization in Vernal continue to be met with enthusiasm. The project filming started three years ago and the first episode was released on December 27th. Episodes have been released throughout the month of January and into February. The website states, “This original series, […]

Another Successful Year For Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference

Another Successful Year For Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference

Feb 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Real life superheroes filled the Uintah Conference Center over the weekend for training and practicing skills at the Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference. The conference invites emergency response and care providers from Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah Counties as well as the Ute Tribe and beyond. “This year we had a lot of hands-on training including […]

Details On Democratic Party Participating In 2024 Presidential Primary

Details On Democratic Party Participating In 2024 Presidential Primary

Feb 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The word has been circulating that the Republican Party is holding a Presidential Preference Poll during Caucus meetings on March 5th. The Democratic Party, however, will receive ballots in the mail. The Uintah County Clerk-Auditor Office shared on Tuesday that, “The Democratic Party has chosen to participate in the 2024 Presidential Primary to be held […]

DWR Shares Cougar’s Daring Adventure At Flaming Gorge

DWR Shares Cougar’s Daring Adventure At Flaming Gorge

Feb 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources utilizes GPS technology to gather data on wildlife and recently shared the daring tale of a 2-year-old collared female cougar. Picture this: “On July 4th, 2022 at 2am, a two-year-old collared female cougar — designated F66 by the researchers — sat on the banks of the Confluence bend of Flaming […]

Uintah Sterling Scholars Recognized

Uintah Sterling Scholars Recognized

Feb 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School Sterling Scholar Night was held on Monday at the Vernal Middle School Auditorium and this year’s youth did a great job sharing their talents. This year’s Sterling Scholars are Emma Aycock in Family and Consumer Sciences, Rylee Crane in Science, Bowden Gardner in Mathematics, Hadlie Horrocks in Agricultural Science, Annabelle Johnson […]

Vernal City Clarifies Information Regarding EV Charging Stations Downtown

Vernal City Clarifies Information Regarding EV Charging Stations Downtown

Feb 14, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Zion’s Block revitalization project in downtown Vernal is really taking shape and of course with change comes questions from the public. Vernal City recently clarified information about the Electric Vehicle charging stations after the stations were installed in the new Zions block public parking. “The EV stations are a part of a Rocky Mountain […]

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