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Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex in Uintah County has had a very busy summerwith a variety of events drawing people to the area. The Uintah County Commissionenjoyed a report of events during their Commission meeting last week and expressedtheir gratitude for the staff and volunteers making the complex a draw for enthusiastsfrom around the country. […]

‘Stars Stripes Summer Nights’ At The Duchesne County Fair

‘Stars Stripes Summer Nights’ At The Duchesne County Fair

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for ‘Stars, Stripes, Summer Nights’ at the Duchesne County Fair this week inDuchesne City. The 4-H, FFA, and Open Livestock Show starts today with marketlivestock weigh-in. Knowledge, testing, and showmanship are Tuesday and Wednesdaywith the Awards Ceremony Wednesday evening at 6pm. The Jr. Market Livestock Sale ison Thursday morning and youth sheep, goat, […]

Wyoming Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old

Wyoming Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Wyoming man that previously pleaded Not Guilty to charges, including DUI and acount of Aggravated Homicide by Vehicle, has changed his plea to Guilty. In June of2022, Jaquan Tavion Lyons-Smith attended a bonfire off US 191 south of Rock Springs.While he arrived alone, he left with four passengers and while speeding northbound onUS 191 […]

Congressman John Curtis Radio Interview Today; Vernal Open House Wednesday

Congressman John Curtis Radio Interview Today; Vernal Open House Wednesday

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis, Congressman for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, isproviding an update and opportunity for Uintah Basin residents to reach out to him andhis staff. On Wednesday, August 9th, Representative Curtis and his staff will be at theUBTech Campus in Vernal where visitors can get help from amazing caseworkerslearning about grants and internship opportunities and […]

Be Safe While Enjoying UBIC Fun All Day Today And Tomorrow

Be Safe While Enjoying UBIC Fun All Day Today And Tomorrow

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt’s largest celebration of the year continues today much to the delight of Uintah Basin families. UBIC, which now stands for Uintah Basin in Celebration, originally stood for the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention which started in the early part of the 20th century. The industrial convention provided a yearly display of the latest and greatest […]

Green River Bike Rally Event Officially Approved

Green River Bike Rally Event Officially Approved

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans for a bike rally in Green River, Wyoming are happening and with the blessing of the Green River City Council, according to a report from Sweetwater Now. Last month was a different story, however, when members of the Council made it clear during the Council meeting that a bike rally aimed at being a […]

Are Decorations Still To Be Part Of Restored T-Rex’s Look?

Are Decorations Still To Be Part Of Restored T-Rex’s Look?

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

To decorate or not to decorate? That was the question before the Vernal City Council during their July meeting in regards to the newly restored T-Rex on Highway 40 near 800 West. During the meeting, Street Supervisor Clint Morton proposed cutting back on decorating the T-Rex like it had been in the past. Councilmembers Ted […]

Ashley National Forest Updates Directives On Electric Bikes

Ashley National Forest Updates Directives On Electric Bikes

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has finalized directives of how electric bikes are to be used on national forests and grasslands. According to the announcement made this week, all classes of Electric bikes are considered motorized vehicles and are allowed on the roads and trails open to motorized vehicles portrayed on the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps available […]

Top Four ‘Alive After 5’ Contestants Advancing To Next Week’s Finale

Top Four ‘Alive After 5’ Contestants Advancing To Next Week’s Finale

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a magical season so far for the Uintah Basin’s Own Idol Contest Alive After 5 and amazing performers have advanced to the finale event next week. The top four advancing after last night’s competition are Faith Simper, Jacob Murray, Kinley Rich and Madi Haslem. Event producer Autumn Hancock says that this year’s Alive After […]

Flash Flood Warnings Remain In Effect; Indian Canyon Flooded Wednesday

Flash Flood Warnings Remain In Effect; Indian Canyon Flooded Wednesday

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Flash Flood warning remains in effect for the region, specifically including the western Uinta Mountains but the risks associated with excessive rainfall extends beyond that. Duchesne County experienced enough flooding on Highway 191 in Indian Canyon to warrant closing the road for several hours on Wednesday evening. The flood watch issued by National Weather […]

First Annual Education Fair Offers Information On All Education Options

First Annual Education Fair Offers Information On All Education Options

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Knowledge is power, whether that be about homeschool, public school or everything in between. The First Annual Education Fair sponsored by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee was a success on Wednesday evening. Booths were set up at the Uintah Conference Center that covered a wide variety of education options all under one […]