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New Royalty Crowned During Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant

New Royalty Crowned During Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant

Aug 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Miss Uintah County Volunteer Pageant was held over the weekend at the Uintah Conference Center. Jamee Hartle and her amazing team put on an outstanding pageant with young ladies from all over the Basin competing for scholarships and the chance to serve the community. The Miss Uintah County Volunteer 2023 title went to Jacobi […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Preparing To Open New Roosevelt Tower Next Month

Uintah Basin Healthcare Preparing To Open New Roosevelt Tower Next Month

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The countdown is on for the ribbon cutting of the new Uintah Basin Healthcare Roosevelt Tower at Uintah Basin Medical Center. The Roosevelt Campus expansion project includes an expanded Cancer Care and Infusion Center, a new Women’s Health Center, an expanded Surgery Center, and a new cafe. Phase 1 opens this fall. Level 1 of […]

$50 Million Awarded For Infrastructure In Upper Colorado River Basin

$50 Million Awarded For Infrastructure In Upper Colorado River Basin

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of the Interior announced on Monday the awarding of $50 million dollars over the next 5 years for the improvement of water infrastructure across the Upper Colorado River Basin. According to the announcement, the Bureau of Reclamation is making an initial $8.7 million dollar investment in fiscal year 2023 to support drought mitigation […]

Dinosaur National Monument Hosting Bilingual Monarch Butterfly Events

Dinosaur National Monument Hosting Bilingual Monarch Butterfly Events

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Monarch Butterflies are amazing insects that travel more than 3000 miles in a year and Utah is luckily on their migration route. Dinosaur National Monument is hosting two opportunities to learn about the amazing Monarch Butterfly and what you can do in your own backyard to help these beautiful creatures. People will learn about the […]

Duchesne County School District Prepares For Back To School

Duchesne County School District Prepares For Back To School

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s hard to believe but summer is wrapping up and kids are heading back to school soon. For Duchesne County School District, the first day of school for this year is August 22nd. New this school year, the Duchesne County School District is encouraging all parents, guardians, and students to download the new Duchesne County […]

All Dogs Welcome At Uintah County Fair Dog Show

All Dogs Welcome At Uintah County Fair Dog Show

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Any dog can be a dog show dog! That has been the focus of 9-year-old Gracey McKee as she and her father have taken on the challenge of organizing the Uintah County Fair Dog Show coming up on August 19th. The pair had been keeping an eye out for information on this year’s dog show […]

Duchesne County Sheriff Issues Call To Families With Special Needs Children

Duchesne County Sheriff Issues Call To Families With Special Needs Children

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker has a message and invitation for parents and guardians of special needs children. The letter states, “The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office seeks your assistance in fostering a safer and more supportive environment for children in our community with special needs. Your insights and collaboration are invaluable to us. We recognize […]

Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters are being asked to learn or relearn the basic rules of the Forest ahead of hunting season. Ashley National Forest has asked hunters to “please ensure that you have a safe backstop behind your target” and to remember that shooting firearms or archery equipment is not allowed in campgrounds on the Ashley National Forest. […]

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

2023 has delivered some really great meteor showers but the best could easily be the Perseid Meteor Shower. Unlike last year, which had diminished views due to a bright moon, this year has a peak exactly halfway between two full moons. This means that the Perseids shower is peaking when the moon will only have […]

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 41 million people aged five or older speak Spanish at home with estimates ranging to over 50 million when you include native speakers, heritage language speakers, and second-language speakers. If you have had the desire to learn Spanish, the Uintah County Library has an opportunity for you this week. An Introduction to Spanish Class […]

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The threat from Harmful Algal Blooms is present in at least three waterbodies in northeastern Utah. A Harmful Algal Bloom means that algae is in the water that may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. TriCounty Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory at both Crouse and Matt Warner Reservoirs […]