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Investigation Continues On Fatal Officer Involved Shooting In Craig On Friday

Investigation Continues On Fatal Officer Involved Shooting In Craig On Friday

Apr 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 14th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team, assisted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Craig on Friday. According to a press release from the Craig Police Department, at approximately 8:58am on March 31st, officers from the Craig Police Department and Moffat County Sheriff’s Office attempted […]

Crowd Turns Out For 2023 Mr. And Miss Uintah Competition

Crowd Turns Out For 2023 Mr. And Miss Uintah Competition

Mar 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a full house at the Mr. and Miss Uintah competition at Uintah High School on Wednesday evening. There were 65 total students competing, made up of 20 young women and 45 young men. Camryn Shepherd was crowned the 2023 Miss Uintah followed by 2nd place Rylee Crain, and 3rd place Riata Bell. Andy […]

Increase In Passport Applications Leads To Adjustment In Clerk/Auditor Schedule

Increase In Passport Applications Leads To Adjustment In Clerk/Auditor Schedule

Mar 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fridays will now be by appointment only at the Uintah County Clerk/Auditor’s Office. An announcement from the Clerk/Auditor’s Office shares that the change was needed due to an increase in passport applications. Those applying for a passport can help the process along by first visiting www.travel.state.gov and filling out the passport application electronically. It can […]

TriCounty Health Celebrating Public Health Week

TriCounty Health Celebrating Public Health Week

Mar 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

As part of National Public Health Week April 3rd through the 9th, TriCounty Health Department is thanking their staff and community partners for the joint efforts to support the health of residents in Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne Counties. “You’ve probably heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” shares […]

Don’t Miss Your Chance To See Migrating Loons On Their Journey North

Don’t Miss Your Chance To See Migrating Loons On Their Journey North

Mar 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rain, snow, or shine, a unique traveler is making its way north and will be passing through northeastern Utah in the coming weeks. DWR Northeastern Regional Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that the migrating loons “have a wailing, yodel-like call that echoes in the wilderness. With their bold black-and-white appearance, they’re a beautiful bird to […]

Building Demolitions On Schedule In Downtown Vernal

Building Demolitions On Schedule In Downtown Vernal

Mar 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Most people have noticed positive changes in downtown Vernal with businesses investing in their storefronts and new businesses moving in. Things are about to gain momentum in transforming downtown with several buildings scheduled for demolition. Vernal City acquired the buildings on 100 East from Main Street to 100 South from the Showalter family as part […]

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Buckboard Marina Boundary Realignment

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Buckboard Marina Boundary Realignment

Mar 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Flaming Gorge Ranger District is exploring a boundary realignment for Flaming Gorge’s Buckboard Marina and now is the time to offer input. The adjustment would remove water acreage but would add areas of land to the south and east and ultimately would increase the acreage. “The water level at Flaming Gorge Reservoir has dropped […]

Record Snow Pack Amounts On Ashley National Forest

Record Snow Pack Amounts On Ashley National Forest

Mar 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Everyone knows it has been a record year for snow and of course, the snow pack on Ashley National Forest is significant. To quantify what that means, here’s some of the snow totals as of last week. Hole-In-Rock had the least amount with 38 inches. Henrys Fork, Lily Lake, and Rock Creek were under 50 […]

Rep. Curtis In Uintah Basin 3rd and 4th Pre And Post Story

Rep. Curtis In Uintah Basin 3rd and 4th Pre And Post Story

Mar 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis will be in the Uintah Basin early next week and an interview with Evans Family Media to air on KVEL and KNUE Monday evening will be among his stops. As the Chairman of the Conservative Climate Caucus, Rep. Curtis will be talking about HR 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act which is […]

Hoax School Shooter ‘Swatting’ Calls Hit Schools Across Utah

Hoax School Shooter ‘Swatting’ Calls Hit Schools Across Utah

Mar 30, 2023 · Matt Wilber · News

A hoax that has been happening across the country this year hit Utah on Wednesday. Utah Highway Patrol shared that multiple hoax calls claimed active shooter situations this week in various schools throughout the state. “These calls are taken very seriously and are immediately looked into by law enforcement agencies,” assured UHP. The public was […]