Must Wait to Gather Shed Antlers
You may be itching to get out and collect shed antlers but know that you’re taking an expensive risk if you get out and do it before April 1st.
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Pirates to Invade Home and Garden Show and Outdoor Expo
You best be hiding your gold this weekend because a crew of swashbuckling pirates are on their way to the 24th Annual Home and Garden Show and Outdoor Expo this Friday and Saturday at the Western Park.
Walmart Bomb Threat
The Vernal City Walmart was shut down on Sunday night due to a bomb threat. According to Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell, 55-year-old Scott Baese called in the bomb threat on the evening of March 19th.
Former Commissioner Mike McKee on Growth in Uintah County
Much has changed in Uintah County in the last decade thanks to millions of dollars in funding for infrastructure. 15 years ago Uintah County was receiving an average of $3 million dollars in funds from the Community Impact Board.
BLM Holding Oil and Gas Lease Sale Online Today
The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office is holding an online sale today for four parcels of competitive oil and gas leases. The total amount is 4,175 acres. The sale will be conducted with the EnergyNet internet-based auction system.
Meeker Situation Highlighted in Safety Video
The scary account of a Meeker school bus hit by downed power lines is the focus of a new safety video online. Thankfully, the account is an example of all the things those in the situation did right so no one was hurt in the incident.
Moffat County: Where the West Runs Wild
After a few tough years in the coal and mining industry, Moffat County is upping their game to diversify the economy and invite new revenue through tourism. Branding Moffat County as a tourist hot spot has been in the works since 2010 and a new website is among the results.
New Medical Director for Uintah County Jail
The Uintah County Commission approved a new medical director for the Uintah County Jail during Monday’s Commission meeting. Two weeks ago the county opened up bids and three bids were submitted.
TriCounty Health: Spring Burn Window for Vegetation Only
The spring burn window is around the corner and TriCounty Health is spreading the word: the burn is for vegetation cleanup only. “This is intended to burn vegetation only,” shares Darrin Brown of TriCounty Health.
USU Uintah Basin Proves the Perfect Fit for Many
USU Uintah Basin is changing lives for the better by showing that continued education truly is for everyone. An amazing example of this is Dannielle Zipf who ended up in the Basin after her husband took a job locally as a high school math teacher.
State Veterinarian Warns of “Strangles” Outbreak
Utah State Veterinarian Dr. Barry Pittman is urging horse owners to watch for signs of illness in their animals, especially when returning from shows or rodeo events. Eastern Utah is especially urged to be alert as an outbreak of “Strangles” has hit neighboring Western Colorado.
Community Involvement Welcome Over Duchesne County General Plan
Community involvement is invited as Duchesne County considers amendments to its general plan. The amendments being considered are needed in order to comply with the County Resource Management Planning requirements under Utah Code.