It’s widely accepted that whenever possible, breastfeeding is the best nutritional option for babies but what about for moms? TriCounty Nursing Director Nicole Smith tackled this topic for this week’s Give Em’ Health segment from the local health department.
A Utah National Guardsman who was killed in Afghanistan will be laid to rest this Saturday in Monticello. 27-year-old Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler was killed in action on August 16th in Nangarhar Province.
One local family has found the ultimate way to combine fall fun with loving service and a dose of health and wellbeing. The Lose Yourself Run/Walk has a six year history and started with Mark and Lori Monsen wanting to find a way to give back to the community.
Tere have been more mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in the area. As of Wednesday, there was a total of 13 positive tests in Uintah County and 9 positive tests on Ute Tribal land
It’s going to be a full weekend of high school rodeo with young competitors coming from all around the state of Utah. Western Park Facilities Manager Derk Hatch says the event is highly anticipated as one of the largest high school rodeos in the state bringing between 2,500 to 3,000 people to Vernal for the event.
As adjustments are under consideration by President Trump on Bears Ears National Monument, Representative Rob Bishop is hoping to see the Navajo Tribe in that area become co-managers of the land.
Vernal City Council approved a purchase request from the Water Department of a replacement backhoe during their most recent city council meeting. Water Superintendent Mike Davis made the request stating that he was able to get more competitive prices than offered through the state contract.
Craig City Council is facing pushback by pro-recreational marijuana supporters after the council once again decided against including the issue of recreational marijuana sales on the November ballot.
They’ve done it again! The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce walked away from the State Chamber Conference with significant awards under their belt. The conference, held last week in Cedar City, hosted 30 Chambers from throughout the state of Utah. The Vernal Chamber won two awards.
In typical fashion, Duchesne County has taken an already successful event and found a way to include all ages and interests. It all started over two decades ago with what is now the longest running fishing tournament in the state of Utah, the Walleye Classic at Starvation State Park.