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Steinaker Paddlefest Coming Up This Weekend

Steinaker Paddlefest Coming Up This Weekend

Jun 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Paddlefest is almost here and at a new location for this year only. The Steinaker State Park Paddlefest is coming up this Saturday from 10am to 10pm. The festivities include free park entrance and of course free access to paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes for use during the event. Park Manager Amanda Clark worked hard to […]

Get Free Kids Vision Screening At Summer Reading Program Launch

Get Free Kids Vision Screening At Summer Reading Program Launch

Jun 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Library is a community hub and one where youth can fill their summer with worthwhile fun and learning. Tomorrow is the kickoff for the Summer Reading Program which is the first of weekly activities that will happen every Wednesday from 10am to noon through August 2nd. This is when fun activities are planned […]

Vernal Rock Rally Brings In Over $200K To Local Economy

Vernal Rock Rally Brings In Over $200K To Local Economy

Jun 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local event in its 4th year made a huge economic impact this weekend. Uintah County Tourism and Events hosted the Vernal Rock Rally with just over 200 jeeps from 10 different states. “Jeepers enjoyed riding 13 different trails for 3 days,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp. “And a night ride […]

Uintah County Mosquito Abatement District Report

Uintah County Mosquito Abatement District Report

Jun 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Mosquito Abatement District is busy striving to make life more comfortable for the public. District Director Kirk Robbins provided an update at the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week with some eye opening information. The beautiful Green River corridor is unfortunately the producer of one of the greatest masses of mosquitos in the […]

Daggett School District Implementing Child Care Program For Staff

Daggett School District Implementing Child Care Program For Staff

Jun 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The board for the Daggett School District approved a Child Care program at their last board meeting to be implemented for the 2023-2024 school year. The program is to serve the district teachers and staff and aims to help retain and recruit teachers and staff to the District. The May board highlight states that the […]

Utah Wildlife Board Makes Changes to Waterfowl Hunting

Utah Wildlife Board Makes Changes to Waterfowl Hunting

Jun 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources announced that the Utah Wildlife Board has approved changes to waterfowl and swan hunting. The last few years has seen the swan hunting season end early because the federal quota of 20 trumpeter swans was being met.  Even though Utah is one of only nine states in the U.S. that […]

Fatal Motorcycle Crash On SR-191 On Sunday

Fatal Motorcycle Crash On SR-191 On Sunday

Jun 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A tragic accident took place on Sunday in Indian Canyon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on Sunday June 11th, troopers responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash on SR-191 at mile post 256. A group of motorcycles were traveling southbound on SR-191 approximately 11:45am. The rider of a blue Yamaha R6 motorcycle lost control and […]

Vernal Rotary Club Once Again Champions Of Local Literacy

Vernal Rotary Club Once Again Champions Of Local Literacy

Jun 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wednesday was a big day for the library thanks to local supporters of literacy. Members of the Literacy Committee of the Vernal Rotary Club delivered nearly $1,200 dollars in books to the Uintah County Library, just in time for the Summer Reading Program. This is something that the Club is a proud sponsor of as […]

SR-121 and 300 West Signal Project in Roosevelt

SR-121 and 300 West Signal Project in Roosevelt

Jun 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

UDOT is improving intersections across the state as part of the Statewide Procurement Traffic Signal Installations effort and Roosevelt City is a recipient of the effort with the signal located at the intersection of SR-121 and 300 West. In addition a resurfacing project will be done. UDOT states that “this project seeks to preserve the […]

TriCounty Health Reminds Public to Sign Up for Diabetes Prevention

TriCounty Health Reminds Public to Sign Up for Diabetes Prevention

Jun 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department is again hosting the National Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes. Participants get a full year of support and learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to the routine, manage stress, stay motivated, […]