Construction has started again on the new Roosevelt Library. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley shares that the work picked back up after the arrival of the roof trusses.
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Bureau Of Reclamation Outlines Further Drought Response Actions
The Bureau of Reclamation issued a press release on Tuesday outlining further details of the actions being taken in response to the drought and dangerous water levels at Lake Powell. As most have heard, the plan relies on water releases from from Flaming Gorge Reservoir upstream.
TriCounty Health Department Presents Public Health Assessment
In an effort to understand what our community needs, TriCounty Health recently asked the public to complete a survey that gathered information on various health issues locals have observed.
Utah Wildlife Board Reduces Amount Of Deer Hunting Permits
The Utah Wildlife Board has approved changes to the 2022 hunting permits, including a decrease in deer hunting permits. The objective is to have just over 400,000 deer across Utah with the current estimated at 305,700 deer.
10th Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds Previous Ruling In Ute Tribe Water Dispute
A water dispute between the Ute Indian Tribe and a Tridell landowner has received further guidance from federal courts.
Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Back Duchesne County Dude
The Duchsene County Dude is making a comeback and the Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce is using the Dude as a creative way to get everyone to talk about local legends, modern myths and the tall tales of the community.
Uintah Water Conservancy District Update
William Merkley, General Manager of the Uintah Water Conservancy District, provided a district update recently to the Vernal Chamber of Commerce.
Registration Ends This Week For Flaming Gorge Fish Derby
Registration closes this week for the Flaming Gorge Fish Derby taking place May 14th and 15th.
USU Uintah Basin Celebrates Class Of 2022
Saturday was an exciting day as USU Uintah Basin celebrated the Class of 2022 at the Uintah Conference Center. The graduates included 127 students earning 75 associate, 53 bachelor’s, and 9 master’s degrees as well as 1 graduate certificate.
Uintah High School FFA Chapter Have Great Showing At State
This last week the Uintah FFA Chapter members competed at the 2022 Utah FFA Association State Career Development Events. Over 1,900 FFA members from 90 plus chapters attended. The Nursery/Landscape Team of Audie Christensen, Hadley Horrocks, Jesse Aguilar and Taysia Richens took 1st at State.