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Respiratory Hospitalizations Up In The Uintah Basin

Respiratory Hospitalizations Up In The Uintah Basin

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Respiratory illnesses are rampant in Utah with hospitals filling up. The Uintah Basin has been hit too. TriCounty Health Department reports that respiratory hospitalizations in the Uintah Basin this season have been 26% RSV, 55% COVID, and 19% Flu. Each of these can be serious, especially for those who have diabetes or asthma, among other […]

Vernal City Receives Additional $1M Grant For Downtown Vernal Projects

Vernal City Receives Additional $1M Grant For Downtown Vernal Projects

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The positive news continues to roll in as Vernal City received more good news for the downtown renovations. “The City received a grant award notice of $1 million dollars to be used in the downtown area,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The Local Matching Grant was made possible by the state legislature using federal […]

Uintah Schools Foundation Host Gentri Christmas Concert Fundraiser

Uintah Schools Foundation Host Gentri Christmas Concert Fundraiser

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was bursting with Christmas music on Monday from a popular group in town performing a Christmas concert in support of local schools. Gentri, the Gentlemen Trio, took the spot this year as the concert guest for the Uintah Schools Foundation. For years the Bar J Wranglers performed for the Foundation’s […]

Dinosaur National Monument Roads Update

Dinosaur National Monument Roads Update

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument provided an update on Monday to the road closures throughout the park. Harpers Corner Road is partially open, up to Moffat County Road 16 North, for the remainder of the season. South of that closure requires 4×4 and high clearance with chains being highly recommended. There is a chance that Split Mountain […]

SafeUT Reaches One Million Messages

SafeUT Reaches One Million Messages

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A resource promoted in the Uintah Basin and across the state is being hailed as a literal life saver. For six years, the SafeUT app has provided a way to connect users to licensed counselors that are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern. Support is immediate and confidential, and as easy as […]

Strawberry Reservoir Has a New Parking Area

Strawberry Reservoir Has a New Parking Area

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced some exciting news for anglers who fish at Strawberry Reservoir. There is now a new parking area that has been constructed  at Strawberry Reservoir in the Chicken Creek East area just off of Highway 40.So many partners made this large parking area possible. The access road and parking area […]

Vernal City Purchases Downtown Buildings For Development

Vernal City Purchases Downtown Buildings For Development

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Projects big and small are adding up to make a huge difference in downtown Vernal, all part of the revitalization effort. “The downtown Vernal renovation plans continue to advance,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Vernal City has recently purchased two buildings in downtown Vernal in preparation for redevelopment and a public parking lot. The […]

Two-hour delayed start announced for Tuesday, Dec. 13

Two-hour delayed start announced for Tuesday, Dec. 13

Dec 13, 2022 · Chaunte Riker · News

Based on the forecast for additional snow over the next 12 to 24 hours, Superintendent Rick Woodford is announcing that all Uintah School District schools will begin two hours later than normal on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. The delayed start should allow state, county and city crews the time needed to plow roads and streets, […]

Public Meeting for Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan

Public Meeting for Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

In an effort to both address the increased visitors to the area and the changes in use that are throughout the landscape, Ashley National Forest will be holding public meetings. The meetings will discuss the current updating of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan to bring it into alignment with Ashley National Forest’s […]

Uintah School District Enriches Local Education With Special Assemblies

Uintah School District Enriches Local Education With Special Assemblies

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District enriches local education with the addition of special assemblies in the schools on a regular basis. Friday’s District update shared two that happened last week, both with great success: Jason F. Wright shared his inspiring message about the power of kindness with students and staff at Maeser Elementary School on Thursday. Wright […]

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