The Daggett County Commission has worked recently on applying for grant funding. In their Fence Post monthly update they shared about the following projects: If successful, the funds from the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant Program will be used for redeveloping the...
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Meet ‘The Giants and the Smalls’ Author On His Mission To Inspire Greatness
Whether you are 1, 100, or somewhere in between, you are invited to join the League of Giants! An author whose mission is to share Growth Mindset principles is making stops all throughout the Vernal area today and tomorrow with readings and discussion of his book ‘The...
Water Leak On Highway 40 In Roosevelt Being Repaired
Roosevelt City Crews deserve the praise being offered as they were dispatched early Tuesday morning to handle an unexpected disaster. “At 2 a.m. City crews were dispatched to a water leak in Palmer’s parking lot on Highway 40,” shares Roosevelt City. “Crews were able...
4th Annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Ice Fishing Event A Great Success
The 4th annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Ice Fishing event was a huge success on Saturday at Steinaker Reservoir. Disabled Outdoorsmen co-founder Sidney Smith was thrilled that the event had grown once again even with the colder weather. Among the equipment used to assist...
US-191 Realignment Meeting Today At Vernal City Hall
Today is the day for the US-191 realignment public hearing in Vernal. Larry Montoya, UDOT Project Manager, explains that the proposed project would eliminate the switchbacks and replace them with longer, more gradual curves that are easier to navigate and safer for...
Slick Conditions Result In Multiple Accidents Monday Evening On Highway 40
Slick, icy road conditions resulted in multiple accidents on Highway 40 Monday evening. According to Utah Highway Patrol, two accidents occurred on Highway 40 at Mile Post 139 about 2 miles west of Vernal. At 4:55pm, a Ford F150 traveling eastbound and too fast for...
Uintah School Board On District Schedule
The schedule in Uintah School District continues to be a hot topic and the Uintah School Board is actively gathering information and exploring options. On January 13th, the District released the results of multiple surveys that were distributed as well as attendance...
FBI Reports Teen Sextortion On The Rise; What You Need To Know
The FBI is calling teen sextortion a trending crime that is further on the rise and yes, it is happening in the Uintah Basin. Just last fall the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office urged parents to get educated and talk to their children as local students were receiving...
OHV Required Training Available Online
Ashley National Forest has a suggestion for you this winter while the snow is keeping you inside. Utah’s HB180 requires all adult OHV operators to complete a free Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course. The test became available on January 1st and is required...
Uintah Fire District Urges Safety With The Heavy Snowfall And Cold Temperatures
Uintah Fire District is urging all to make safety a priority with the heavy snowfall and cold temperatures. The announcement from District Director Jeremy Raymond shares the following: Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home or...