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Local Junior Bull Riders Advance To Regional Competition

Local Junior Bull Riders Advance To Regional Competition

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Young local bull riders competed well over the weekend in Duchesne at the Jr. World Finals Underground Bull Riding competition with several advancing to regionals. After the weekend’s dust settled, the Rocky Mountain Region standings were updated with the following locals making the list: Billy Lewis of Roosevelt is ranked number 1 in Junior Mini […]

Duchesne County Spring Burn Window Open

Duchesne County Spring Burn Window Open

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time for spring burning! The Duchesne County spring burn window opened April 15th and runs through May 30th. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch at 435-789-4222 or 435-738-2424. It’s very important to get educated about the rules for spring burning before getting started on it. Burn barrels are illegal and no […]

$3.4 Million Allocated For DWR Habitat Restoration Projects

$3.4 Million Allocated For DWR Habitat Restoration Projects

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Around $3.4 million dollars have been allocated for habitat restoration projects through the DWR Habitat Council. “We are very appreciative of the hunters and anglers who are the backbone of wildlife conservation,” shares DWR Habitat Conservation Coordinator Daniel Eddington. “Anyone who buys a hunting and fishing license helps fund many of the crucial habitat restoration […]

Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Western Park Ice Rink is getting a major facelift and upgrade to its facility. Western Park’s Melanie Silcox presented the latest with the project during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. “Most know that the east side is our main entrance and it’s not very friendly as far as entering in,” shared Silcox. In […]

Was A Massive Traveling Black Cloud In Uintah County A Tornado?

Was A Massive Traveling Black Cloud In Uintah County A Tornado?

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

With all the crazy weather of 2023 why not add a tornado to the mix! That’s exactly what Roy and Joyce Montoya suspect they experienced on Thursday while at their home southwest of the Dinoland Golf Course. Roy says they were at home in the middle of the day when everything went dark followed by […]

Flaming Gorge Creel Surveys Planned For This Summer

Flaming Gorge Creel Surveys Planned For This Summer

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wildlife officials keep a close watch on the fisheries in lakes throughout the region and this summer plan to perform creel surveys to collect data. Wyoming Game & Fish Department recently announced that fisheries managers from their Department and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will work together to conduct the creel survey of Flaming Gorge […]

Volunteers To Work With Archaeologists To Help Monitor/Protect Cultural Sites

Volunteers To Work With Archaeologists To Help Monitor/Protect Cultural Sites

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you are passionate about local archaeological and cultural sites and want to help preserve them, your time has come. Dinosaur National Monument has partnered with the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program, which is a part of the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, for help in monitoring the over 1,000 recorded archaeological sites within the […]

Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first wildfire of the season is nearing containment in Uintah County. Crews will continue to work today towards 100 percent containment on the Red Bridge Fire that initially posed a threat to infrastructure and residences. The Red Bridge Fire was reported at about 4:00pm on Sunday on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation located […]

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Apr 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Several exciting things happened at the high school track and field Eastern Utah Championships in Price over the weekend. The Uintah High Girls Track Team took first place for the first time since 2013 and the Boys Track Team placed 2nd. There were first place finishes by Kora Cook, Lindsey Stewart, Chloe Glines, Chase Harding, […]