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Hospice Volunteers Requested

Hospice Volunteers Requested

Mar 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A very unique volunteer experience is now available in the Uintah Basin. Volunteers are needed to help with hospice patients and their families. “Family sometimes do not want to leave their loved ones when the time is becoming so precious to be with them,” shares Rocky Mountain Care Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bristol. “They may need […]

So You Bought Some Sandbags…Now What?

So You Bought Some Sandbags…Now What?

Mar 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

At this point we’ve all heard to get sandbags in case of spring flooding so here’s some tips from Uintah County Emergency Preparedness when it comes to using sandbags. When filling your sandbags, make sure to only fill them about 2/3 full. When stacking sandbags, use the ratio 3 to 1. Width equals 3 times […]

Craig Ranchers Upset And Push Back On Wolf Reintroduction

Craig Ranchers Upset And Push Back On Wolf Reintroduction

Mar 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Proposition 114 is a Colorado law that passed in 2020 that mandates that the state reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide by the end of 2023. A meeting was held in Craig last Wednesday hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in which public comments were taken. It was noted that the […]

Free Dump Week Dates Announced For Duchesne County And Uintah County

Free Dump Week Dates Announced For Duchesne County And Uintah County

Mar 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Find your work gloves and put your rakes and shovels on standby! Free Dump Week, sometimes called Free Landfill Week, has been announced for both Duchesne County and Uintah County. This year’s event is taking place April 22nd through April 29th. This means they are offering a full week and two Saturdays to get yards […]

2023 Gun and Knife Show Biggest One Yet

2023 Gun and Knife Show Biggest One Yet

Mar 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2023 Gun and Knife Show held at the Uintah Conference Center was the biggest one yet. ‘Friends of Buckskin Hills’ members attended the Uintah County Commission meeting on Tuesday to report on the show’s success. Bill Lewis thanked everyone who participated and volunteered to help. They maxed out the Conference Center with 170 tables […]

Student Scientists Represent Well At State Science Fair

Student Scientists Represent Well At State Science Fair

Mar 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Last month, USU held its Utah State University Uintah Basin Science Fair with a group of middle school students that moved on to the State Science Fair. That event took place at Weber State University this week with great results. David Pierce received the NOAA 2023 ‘Taking Pulse of the Planet’ Award. 7 students placed […]

Roosevelt PD Seeks Tips Following Burglary At Jiffy Pawn

Roosevelt PD Seeks Tips Following Burglary At Jiffy Pawn

Mar 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Police Department has requested the public’s help as they seek information on a burglary that occurred at Jiffy Pawn in Roosevelt on March 18th. “Jewelry was taken, and the front door glass was broken,” shares Roosevelt PD. Some security footage images have been shared to the Roosevelt City Police Department Facebook page. Anyone […]

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Uintah Special Service District 1 Delivers Transportation Report

Mar 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The newly formed Uintah Special Service District 1 stays busy managing what was previously the focus of 3 separate districts but which are now combined into one. SSD1 Director Cheryl Meier gave a thorough overview of the district’s Transportation happenings during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Transportation has three main road projects at varying […]

Uintah County Search And Rescue Commander Announces ‘Operation Sandbag’

Uintah County Search And Rescue Commander Announces ‘Operation Sandbag’

Mar 22, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Knowing there will be many who will need help during potential spring flooding, Uintah County Search and Rescue and Uintah County Sheriff’s Office have announced ‘Operation Sandbag’. Search and Rescue Commander Shad Shelley issued a letter inviting donations to help in the effort. “Uintah County Search and Rescue will be securing private funding to purchase […]