The exceptionally wet winter made huge strides in the region’s persistent drought conditions but the new outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of the extreme heat. The Climate Prediction Center released the Seasonal Drought Outlook for July 20th...
Month: July 2023
Transportation Services To Be Separated From Uintah Special Service District 1
A change is again in store for the Special Service Districts in Uintah County. During Commission meeting this month, Uintah County Commissioner Sonja Norton moved to approve a Resolution to discontinue Transportation Services from Uintah Special Service District 1 and...
Improvements Funded For Historic Cabin At Gates Of Lodore
The historic Wade and Curtis Cabin at Gates of Lodore on Dinosaur National Monument has received funding for preservation work. “This funding from the Great American Outdoors Act is helping preserve the heritage of the Northeast Utah and Northwest Colorado region,”...
Craig Native Finding Success On Film Festival Circuit With ‘A Wedding Day’
A native to Craig is finding success on the 2023 film festival circuit with his latest short film. Brendan Beachman’s ‘A Wedding Day’ was winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film and received Grand Jury Special Recognition for Cinematography at the Dances With...
Give’m Health: Back To School Immunizations
TriCounty Health Department is reminding parents and caregivers that back to school means back to school immunizations for certain grades and it's better to do this sooner than later. Students need vaccine boosters before their Kindergarten and Seventh grade years....
Rifle Woman Arrested After Attempting To Flee Police On Crowded Parade Route
The Garfield County Fair Parade had a scary end as a woman attempted to flee police on the crowded parade route. According to Rifle Police Department, the Chief of Police was driving when a vehicle began tailgating the Chief’s unmarked patrol vehicle. The driver was...
Jones Hole Hatchery Message To Visitors: Bring Drinking Water
A trip to Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is a summertime favorite outing and the hatchery loves to have visitors. One thing to note, however, is visitors are encouraged to bring plenty of drinking water with them. The water will be shut off at the hatchery today,...
Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt Launches Friday
Adventure awaits in Vernal this Friday as Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt is back and ready to award the winner $10,000 dollars. This year the treasure chest will actually be chained to a table in Cobblerock Park and the treasure hunters will be following clues to find...
Northeastern Utah Citizens Urged To Participate In ‘Guiding Our Growth’ Effort
Imagine what you hope life will be like in your corner of northeastern Utah in 20 or 30 years from now. With that focus in mind, communities in the Uintah Basin are being urged to contribute to a statewide survey from the Governor’s Office. ‘Guiding our Growth’ is...
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Tips for Fishing on Hot Days
The Division of Wildlife Resources has some tips for summer time fishing expeditions in the heat. Skip midday fishing and head out in the mornings or evenings when temperatures are cooler. Be sure to pick a fishing spot that has deeper, cooler water, so you can...