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Truckers Health Network Holding Forum At Uintah Conference Center

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Truckers Health Network has announced that they will be having a Health and Wellness Forum in Uintah County and the event is free to all trucking and local business community members and their friends and family. The announcement states that the aim is to provide “valuable insights and practical solutions for truckers and individuals looking […]

Passport Services In Uintah County Available By Appointment Only

Passport Services In Uintah County Available By Appointment Only

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

So you’re preparing for a trip out of the country and need a passport. If you’re in Uintah County, your first step is to set up an appointment with the Clerk/Auditor’s Office. Go to www.uintah.utah.gov, click ‘Public Notices’ and then click ‘Do you need a passport?’ Uintah County has experienced an increase in those applying for passports and […]

DWR Reports On Recovery Of Endangered Fish

DWR Reports On Recovery Of Endangered Fish

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources provided an update this week on recovery efforts of fish protected under the federal endangered species act. The Colorado River Basin alone has four species of fish that are listed meaning conservation efforts are ongoing. The fish are the razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, and bonytail. “These species are […]

Roosevelt Woman Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Two Children

Roosevelt Woman Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Two Children

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Roosevelt woman has been charged in 8th District Court of 6 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Alexie Maylett is facing the charges for incidents that allegedly took place in the spring involving two 6-year-old males. Roosevelt Police received information from DCFS of a case of […]

Give’m Health: How To Protect Against Skin Cancer

Give’m Health: How To Protect Against Skin Cancer

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health message for this week is all about detecting and preventing skin cancer. Local dermatologist Dr. Sam Wilson visited the Evans Family Media studios as the expert on the topic. The skin cancer worried the most about is Melanoma. Dr. Wilson says to watch for changing color or shape of moles when […]

Monsoonal Weather Increases Risk For Flash Flooding

Monsoonal Weather Increases Risk For Flash Flooding

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Northeastern Utah has been included in the area at most risk for dangerous lighting and flash flooding with the monsoonal moisture pumping into the area from the south. Be prepared to take shelter from storms either driving or outside but note that while the entire region is included in the warning area, only some areas […]

UBIC Kicks Off With Royalty Selected

UBIC Kicks Off With Royalty Selected

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBIC – Uintah Basin In Celebration is underway and among the exciting events has been the pageants. For the UBIC Native American Royalty, R’eahnee Weidner has been crowned Miss UBIC Queen and Marissa Cuch has been crowned Miss UBIC Princess. For the Miss Uintah Basin, Duchesne County, and Teen Royalty pageant, Miss Uintah Basin is […]

Weekend Events Keep Economy Boosted And Community Hopping

Weekend Events Keep Economy Boosted And Community Hopping

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission meeting on Tuesday received reports on events going on in Uintah County and there was plenty to share. A report was given on the team roping event held over the weekend at the Western Park. Organizers had hoped for 300 teams to make it a success and they had just under […]

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces 2023 Charity Recipients

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces 2023 Charity Recipients

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Things are gearing up for another spooky year of doing good with the Hotel Vernal Haunt in its 6th season. The 2023 charity event will benefit the following local non-profit charities: Project Alley which supports addiction recovery; Quintien’s Warriors which assists families with the cost of headstones in instances of child and infant loss; KLIC […]

Emergency Watershed Protection Program Work Wraps Up In Duchesne County

Emergency Watershed Protection Program Work Wraps Up In Duchesne County

Aug 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The East Fork Emergency Watershed Protection project in Duchesne County reached its completion and now just has minor work that needs done. The East Fork EWP project worked to address issues caused by the 2020 East Fork Fire burn scar. The Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded funding for the project as part of the federal […]

100 Year Old Historic Cabin To House New Interpretive Exhibits

100 Year Old Historic Cabin To House New Interpretive Exhibits

Aug 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The preservation project of the historic Wade and Curtis Cabin on Dinosaur National Monument will give new life to the 100 year old facility. The cabin was first constructed in 1923 in Colorado’s Zenobia Basin before being moved to its current location at the Gates of Lodore in 1933. The cabin has served many uses […]