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Manila Clinic Reopening, Serviced Now By Ashley Regional Medical Group
On site medical services are open once again in Daggett County after a change in provider at the Manila Clinic. Ashley Regional Medical Group issued a press release announcing healthcare services.
Approved Funding Will Include Boating Access Projects In Northeastern Utah
The Boating Access Grant Program administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that about $1.5 million dollars has been approved to fund 11 boating access projects in 2027.
West Nile Virus Final Season Report
Some West Nile Virus activity has continued to be reported in the state, though activity in northeastern Utah has been minimal. There have been 22 horses test positive for West Nile Virus, with 3 of those from Duchesne County.
Live Zebra Mussel Confirmed In Utah Side Of Colorado River
Roughly a month after confirming zebra mussel DNA on the Utah side of the Colorado River, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists collected a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area in Utah.
Strata Networks Announces Beau Hancock As Next CEO
Strata Networks made a big announcement on Wednesday: CEO and General Manager Bruce H. Todd will be retiring and longtime team member Beau Hancock has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer.
Skeletal Human Remains Found During Two Searches In Uintah County
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, law enforcement and assisting agencies found skeletal human remains during an organized search in a remote area of Little Mountain, approximately 15 miles northwest of Vernal.
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Remembering Coach Belcher
Uintah High Athletics shared a worthy tribute to Curg Belcher who passed away at the age of 81 on October 1st. "Coach Belcher was a Uintah Ute through and through. A 1963 graduate of UHS, he went on to letter at BYU from 1964 to 1966, playing on the Cougars' first WAC Championship team. He was selected in the 1967 NFL Draft, then came home to Vernal and…
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