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Altamont Cowboy In The Lead For Rodeo’s Rookie Of The Year Honor

Altamont Cowboy In The Lead For Rodeo’s Rookie Of The Year Honor

Aug 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A young cowboy from Altamont continues to find success on the rodeo circuit. 20-year-old Cash Robb won hearts a year ago after a major win in steer wrestling at the Days of ‘47 rodeo. It’s no surprise then, with his continued success since then, that the Cowboy Channel invited him to join in some commentary […]

Duchesne County Shares Support For Proposed Solar Based Power Plant

Duchesne County Shares Support For Proposed Solar Based Power Plant

Aug 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter of support in July to be sent to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the Clean and Resilient Energy program for rural communities. The University of Utah is proposing a solar based power plant project to the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration. The letter from […]

Zions Block Parking Guide Provided As Construction Begins In Downtown Vernal

Zions Block Parking Guide Provided As Construction Begins In Downtown Vernal

Aug 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction is underway on the Zions block revitalization project and Vernal City has a message for potential downtown visitors. Plain and simple, they want all to know that businesses are still open downtown and they encourage all to show the businesses support, especially during the renovation project. The construction does limit previously available parking spaces […]

What Did A Recent Survey Reveal About Vernal?

What Did A Recent Survey Reveal About Vernal?

Jul 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City recently invited the public to take an online survey as they are in the process of creating a new logo for the City. The survey received 439 responses with 57 percent of responses from Vernal City residents, 26 percent Unincorporated Uintah County residents, and 10 percent Naples City residents. The vast majority of […]

Representative John Curtis On Climate Summit

Representative John Curtis On Climate Summit

Jul 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An upcoming event aims at continuing the conversation on climate change but with seemingly more room at the table. The 2nd Annual Conservative Climate Summit is being held at Utah Valley University on September 8th. Representative John Curtis launched the Summit last year in an effort to foster dialogue on conservative approaches to climate challenges. […]

Area Closure Planned For Oweep Basin In High Uintas Wilderness Area

Area Closure Planned For Oweep Basin In High Uintas Wilderness Area

Jul 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Work is scheduled to begin today to treat waters in the High Uintas Wilderness Oweep Basin to remove non-native fish for the re-introduction of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout. “The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety and natural resources,” shares the announcement. “During this closure all National Forest Service lands within […]

Key To $10,000 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Found By Lehi Couple

Key To $10,000 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Found By Lehi Couple

Jul 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an exciting weekend for treasure hunters in the Vernal area as the key to the $10,000 dollar Outlaw’s Lost Treasure was found by a Lehi couple. This was the second year for the event which grew from 354 teams last year to 397 teams this year and 1,447 participants last year to 1,584 […]

Seasonal Drought Outlook Shows Effects Of Heat

Seasonal Drought Outlook Shows Effects Of Heat

Jul 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The exceptionally wet winter made huge strides in the region’s persistent drought conditions but the new outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of the extreme heat. The Climate Prediction Center released the Seasonal Drought Outlook for July 20th through October 31st. All of Eastern Utah is included in an area centered at […]