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Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It takes a community to watch for signs to help prevent suicide as instances continue to grow. Live On Utah teaches that it is important to recognize the risks and familiarize ourselves with the warning signs. Pay attention to recent events in others’ lives like the death of a loved one, a serious health condition, […]

UDOT Public Hearing On Highway 191 Realignment North Of Vernal

UDOT Public Hearing On Highway 191 Realignment North Of Vernal

Jan 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation has shared more information on the public hearing scheduled this month on the upcoming Highway 191 realignment project north of Vernal. “Over the years we’ve seen several rollover crashes involving trucks along this stretch of road,” shares Larry Montoya, UDOT Project Manager. “The proposed project would eliminate the switchbacks and […]

Search And Rescue Working Overtime In Western Colorado

Search And Rescue Working Overtime In Western Colorado

Jan 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It has been a very busy year for Search and Rescue units in Colorado this year. Moffat County Search and Rescue had a busy weekend, including an assist in Routt County where 5 snowmobilers riding in the back country ran out of fuel and were completely unprepared. The group found shelter in the Lost Creek […]

BLM Seeking Public Comment On Duchesne County Right-Of-Way Amendment

BLM Seeking Public Comment On Duchesne County Right-Of-Way Amendment

Jan 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM is seeking public comment during a 30-day scoping period on an application for a right-of-way amendment to reconstruct a portion of the Gate Canyon section of Wells Draw Road. The BLM announcement states that applicant Duchesne County Special Services District 2 proposes to bring the section of the Wells Draw Road into conformance […]

Public Meeting Tonight In Craig On Proposed Watershed Project

Public Meeting Tonight In Craig On Proposed Watershed Project

Jan 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is a public meeting being held tonight in Craig concerning a proposed watershed project taking place in Wyoming. The proposed project is called the West Fork Battle Creek Watershed Plan and it explores construction of a dam and reservoir on the West Fork of Battle Creek in Carbon County Wyoming. While the project seems […]

Upcoming Ice Fishing Events

Upcoming Ice Fishing Events

Jan 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The DWR is keeping ice fishing enthusiasts informed of upcoming events: Hosted by Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge and sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the third annual Mac Attack Fishing Derby is geared toward helping control the population of small lake trout, under 25 inches, at Flaming Gorge. This contest will be […]

Uintah Wrestling Programs Find Success At 51st Tournament of Champions

Uintah Wrestling Programs Find Success At 51st Tournament of Champions

Jan 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wrestlers and fans traveled from throughout the region for a weekend of intense competition at the 51st annual Tournament of Champions in Vernal over the weekend. The boys wrestling tournament took place at the Western Park. Uintah placed 2nd with 260 team points with Payson edging them out for 1st with 262.5 team points. Juab […]

Uintah Basin Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Judson Byrd Finley

Uintah Basin Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Judson Byrd Finley

Jan 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Speaker Series provides insightful, relevant community topics to spark conversations and this month the speaker will be Dr. Judson Byrd Finley. Judson Finley is currently a professor of anthropology and the head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University. Judson has worked at USU since 2012, and before […]

DWR Having Bald Eagle Viewing Event In Randlett

DWR Having Bald Eagle Viewing Event In Randlett

Jan 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is nothing quite as iconic as the bald eagle. February is the best time to see these beautiful birds in Utah. According to Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources, “bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are […]

‘Joy Jars’ Service Project To Bring Smiles To Local Children

‘Joy Jars’ Service Project To Bring Smiles To Local Children

Jan 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High students really stepped up to help the vulnerable in the community last month. Not only did students bring donations for the annual charity Quarter Roll but they also went all in on a special service project. 9th grade English teacher KayLee Butler has been leading the Joy Jars project for several years and […]