Did you know there are new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah? The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new law in May that went into effect on July 1st designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be...
Kristin Forbis
2nd Wolf Confirmed Dead; Officials Announce New Source For More Wolves
Wildlife officials have announced a 2nd wolf has died from the original 10 wolves reintroduced in Colorado’s Grand County less than a year ago. Officials received a mortality signal from the GPS collar of the male wolf on September 9th and he was confirmed dead on...
Elizabeth Ridge Fire Burning West Of Fish Lake
A wildfire burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest was called in on Saturday at about 11:30am. The Elizabeth Ridge Fire was initially reported as under 10 acres and moving east. Initial resources on the scene included 16 county engines, 2...
Moon Lake Electric Breaks Ground On Pole Line 138kV Line
Moon Lake Electric is getting to work on a major upgrade. On Wednesday, the rural electric cooperative held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Pole Line 138kV line. “This historic line will almost double our power capacity for our service territory, paving the...
Vernal Downtown Project Awarded Competitive Grant
A downtown Vernal project has been selected as one of only a few winners of a highly competitive grant. “The downtown Vernal revitalization efforts received a boost from a T-Mobile Hometown grant,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Vernal City was awarded a...
Uintah County Republican Party Hosting Commissioner Debate
If you’re looking for a chance to hear directly from the Uintah County Commission candidates, look no further. The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting a debate on Tuesday evening. There will first be a debate between Republican candidate Cole Kelley and...
Rangely District Hospital: September Is Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month and Rangely District Hospital has joined forces with mental health professionals nationwide to raise awareness about suicide and encourage education that could prevent future tragedies. "Suicide is a public health...
Emergency Area Closure For Public Lands In Rio Blanco County Due To Fire
A wildfire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County has led to the Department of the Interior declaring an Emergency Area Closure on public lands in the affected area. The announcement states, “In order to protect persons, property, and public lands and resources the following...
What Sets PrimeTime 4 Kids Apart?
The 50th anniversary party to celebrate PrimeTime 4 Kids is coming up and while well known, there are still community members unsure what the program offers. So what sets PrimeTime 4 Kids apart from the other wonderful programs in the community that work with young...
Via Ferrata Open House Held At Western Park
A Uintah County hosted open house on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata project welcomed advocates from varying perspectives on Monday as well as community members there to get educated. Outside the Western Park, opponents of the project were allowed to set up tables to...