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BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special partnership between local construction company BHI and addiction recovery center Thompsen House of Hope is making a difference in the community. Most recently, an estimated 140 volunteers between the two organizations gave a full day on a major restoration project at the Ashley Valley Nature Park north of Vernal on 1500 North. The […]

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third time since 2019, the Duchesne County Library has been recognized by the Utah State Library Division with the Quality Library Award. Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley was able to attend the annual Utah Library Directors Summit in Salt Lake City to accept the award that was presented to just 16 […]

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a 2023 Union High graduate. 18-year-old Ciarra Lynn Kuhr died in a motorcycle crash in Draper on Tuesday leaving loved ones in shock and of course grappling with the loss. Those close to the family have created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected costs. Ciarra graduated […]

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Legislation has been introduced that Moffat County tourism leaders believe will prove a great opportunity for the entire region. The Rural Outdoor Investment Act hopes to promote economic growth in rural communities by investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and business development. This legislation would provide vital capital to rural communities across the country working […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Each fall, bird-watchers travel to western states to see sandhill cranes in the wild, but if you live near a field in the Uintah Basin, you’re no stranger to the loud, rattling call of these large migratory birds. If you have never seen or heard one up close, DWR viewing events are coming up. Sandhill […]

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed David O’Riordan, a man full of energy, ideas, and a broad perspective, as their new Executive Director. Ten years ago O’Riordan, his wife, and children made the monumental decision to pack everything they could fit into 4 suitcases and move from Ireland to America. Three years ago […]

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Jones & DeMille Engineering Jones & DeMille Engineering (JDE) is a full-service, award-winning firm shaping the quality of life since 1982. With 11 office locations throughout Utah and Wyoming, JDE provides a wide variety of professional and specialized services. These in-house services include civil engineering, architecture, planning, GIS, survey, design, environmental, bidding administration, construction management, […]

U.S. Senate Candidate Trent Staggs

U.S. Senate Candidate Trent Staggs

Sep 14, 2023 · Basin Now · Meet the Candidates

U.S. Senate Candidate, Trent Staggs (R) visited the Uintah Basin Tuesday 9-12-23 to visit with local leaders, the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce, industry leaders and the local media. Staggs is running for for the seat beinig vacated by Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Interview aired on KVEL 9-12-23.

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While Enefit American Oil still owns private land and state leases with shale deposits, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday that they have relinquished their federal oil shale leases in the Uintah Basin. The article cites a letter from Enefit CEO Ryan Clerico to the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office dated last […]

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A case of misinformation nearly a decade old has apparently resurfaced and Uintah School District is setting the record straight, again. In January of 2014, a KSL article prompted public outcry after reporting that students at Uintah Elementary School went without lunch because they did not have enough money on their school lunch accounts. While […]

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Wednesday, Utah Representative Blake Moore was among a group of four Congressmen that launched the bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’ that aims to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are invested as effectively and efficiently as possible.  “Evidence-based policy making has been at the forefront of my legislative strategy since my first day in office,” shared […]