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Public Asked To Keep A Look Out For Stolen Motorcycle

Public Asked To Keep A Look Out For Stolen Motorcycle

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Having any item stolen is frustrating but having a prized possession stolen is a wholeother level of frustration. The Naples Police Department is asking for the public’s help tospot a stolen motorcycle. The blue and white dirt bike was stolen from the Naples area onAugust 24th. Anyone with any information regarding its current location, please […]

BLM Announces Plan To Remove Entire West Douglas Wild Horse Herd

BLM Announces Plan To Remove Entire West Douglas Wild Horse Herd

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans to remove the entire population of wild horses in the West Douglas Herd Area inRio Blanco County Colorado is moving forward. The Bureau of Land Management plansto begin the wild horse gather on September 1st and it is estimated there are 122 wildhorses needing to be removed. “The West Douglas Herd Area is not […]

‘A Light To Remember’ Event Coming Up In Duchesne County

‘A Light To Remember’ Event Coming Up In Duchesne County

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Events are happening around the state as part of International Overdose Day Awareness,including one in Duchesne County. ‘A Light to Remember’ is a movement as well asan organization, which honors those lost to substance abuse, raises awareness aboutthe dangers of opioids, and creates an impactful event for those in treatment. Theannual event is currently held […]

Curious Bat Relocated After Showing Up For Kindergarten In Duchesne County

Curious Bat Relocated After Showing Up For Kindergarten In Duchesne County

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A curious and cute little bat in Duchesne County heard it was back to school time andarrived in time for kindergarten this week. The Division of Wildlife Resources shared thatit was a little long-legged myotis bat that was “determined to be healthy and was safelyrelocated to more suitable habitat by the regional biologists.” When asked […]

Uintah County Library Highlights The J. Willard Marriott Digital Library

Uintah County Library Highlights The J. Willard Marriott Digital Library

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Have you heard of the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library? The Uintah County Librarywants the public to know about this amazing resource. The J. Willard Marriott DigitalLibrary is a vast collection of digital materials, including photographs, books,newspapers, maps, and much more. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested inUtah history, including the Uintah Basin […]

Cutthroat Trout Mural And Activities Add Extra Fun To Dinah “SOAR” Days

Cutthroat Trout Mural And Activities Add Extra Fun To Dinah “SOAR” Days

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

What does the largest hot air balloon festival in the state of Utah have in common with a native species conservation effort? Well over the weekend, 10,000 people attended the Night Glow events during Vernal’s Dinah “SOAR” Days during which a new massive mural of Utah’s Colorado River cutthroat trout was unveiled and celebrated. While […]

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Sports Complex project is officially underway after the groundbreaking held last week. The project is currently focused on the earthwork, water lines, and lighting design and is considered about 10 percent complete. The project cost is estimated at $3.5 million dollars, funded by the Community Impact Board, Roosevelt City, and community partners. […]

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A rotenone treatment is scheduled to remove all fish from the South Fork of Sheep Creek on the North slope of the Uinta Mountains in Daggett County starting this week. The Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting the treatment on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District August 29th through September 5th in an effort to restore […]

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County, Daggett County, and Duchesne County are working to update the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and they are seeking input from the public. “The purpose of hazard mitigation planning is to identify policies and actions that can be implemented over the long term to reduce risk and future losses,” shares the announcement from Uintah County […]

Uinta Basin Railway

Uinta Basin Railway

Aug 28, 2023 · Basin Now · Meet the Candidates

Uinta Rail Team Members The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) December 2021 approval of the construction and operation of the Uinta Basin Railway was struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on August 18th. Project team members address future of the railway project an