The Uintah County Library is so much more than just a spot to find books. For example, the library is now hosting weekly senior socials on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm, providing an opportunity for the senior citizens of our community to make friends and get engaged in a fun activity.
UDOT projects in the Uintah Basin are wrapping up for the season. Region 3 Communications Manager Geoff Dupaix reports that work on S.R. 87 in Duchesne is now complete. This $700,000 dollar project started in early October and focused work on Center Street and a half mile of Highway 40 rehabilitating the asphalt.
For those that have been waiting, TriCounty Health is spreading the word that the COVID-19 booster shot is now available for all adults 18 and older. Governor Cox reported on Wednesday that there have been 579,376 Utahns diagnosed with COVID-19; 25,273 have been hospitalized; and 3,398 have died.
The victim of a fatal crash near Vernal on Tuesday has been identified. Utah Highway Patrol shared that the fatal crash occurred on November 16th at approximately 11:16 am on Highway 40 at milepost 139.
A head-on collision between a Jeep and transit bus has left one man dead and at least 5 others seriously injured.
Election results were approved and declared final by the Roosevelt City Council during their November 16th City Council meeting.
The Utah Climate Center through Utah State University issued a winter outlook focused on northern Utah this week. It is officially a La Nina winter this year which typically means drier than normal conditions for the south but, thankfully, the northern half of the state is just as likely to experience near normal precipitation.
You missed the legal window for hunting if you hoped to get out and harvest your own turkey for this year’s Thanksgiving but wildlife officials have the scoop on hunting for next year’s feast. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that the application period for the spring 2022 limited-entry turkey hunt opens December 1st and must be submitted by December 27th.
Another day, another scam, and this time it's the Craig Police Department that is urging the public to wise up. This particular scam comes in the mail. It is an advertising scam and even comes with a check to cash. “As you know if it's too good to be true it probably is, and in this case, it's no good.
What better way to say thank you and Merry Christmas than with some holiday treats? The folks of the Duchesne County Library System and USU Extension Office are busy today preparing breakfast goodie bags to share with patrons during the holiday season. The Take and Make holiday bags are always a hit.