Roosevelt Aquatic Center Explore Additional Family Swim Time
Since opening last spring, the Roosevelt Aquatic Center has added new life to the community, especially during the long winter months.
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Trial Underway in Case of Infant Homicide
The trial of a Uintah County man in a case of infant homicide is now underway in 8th District Court.
DWR Urging Private Lands Only Tags as Elk Devour Local Ranchers Hay
Local elk are handling the rough winter just fine as they enjoy Basin farmer’s haystacks as a free buffet. According to DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer, thousands of elk are crowding private lands and are literally eating local farmers out of house and home.
UHP: Slow Down and Wear Your Seatbelt
The roads continue to vary in winter conditions meaning Basin drivers should remain alert and prepared for any driving situation.
Aquatic Center Enabling Growth for Roosevelt Swim Club
Roosevelt’s swim club has been around for a long time but the new Roosevelt Aquatic Center is enabling the program to grow to new heights.
Public Comment Welcome on Duchesne County Resource Management Plan
The Duchesne County Resource Management Plan and update is now open for public comment.
Basin Residents Urged to Prepare Now for Spring Runoff Flooding
A clear message is being sent to residents Basin wide: Prepare NOW for spring runoff flooding.
Commission Approves Cooperative Agreement with Forestry, Fire and State Lands
The Uintah County Commission approved a cooperative agreement with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands for what amounts to wildfire insurance.
Aerial Search for Missing Fisherman
While the water search for the missing fisherman in Daggett County has been temporarily suspended, crews continue to do what they can using other modes.
Deer Herds Struggling in Northern Utah
This year’s snow dumping has taken its toll on wildlife and biologists are stepping in to assist deer herds in northern Utah. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, the first deer feeding program kicked off on January 13th and has been expanding to additional northern Utah locations since.
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of their 3rd Quarter Outstanding Public Service Award. Lana LaCore has called Vernal home for 30 years.
Adverse Birth Outcomes in the TriCounty Health Region
A follow up on the TriCounty Health Adverse Birth Outcomes study, originally released in 2015, confirms that TriCounty Health rates remain in the same range as the state average.