Black bears, Ursus americanus, are currently the only bear species in Utah and are known residents within northeastern Utah. The Utah Department of Natural Resources has a timely message to share about bear safety. Since bears eat almost anything, there is a high probability to have an encounter with a bear when outdoors with food.
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Congressman Blake Moore Hosting Telephone Town Hall
Want to know what Utah’s 1st District representative is up to recently? Or more importantly what is going on in the nation’s Capital?
Zions Bank Block First Focus Of Vernal Revitalization Projects
The historic Zions Bank in downtown Vernal has undergone a major transformation but that is not the end of the makeover taking place on that block. Vernal’s downtown revitalization efforts include a list of projects and the first public project that will soon be under construction is within what is being called the Zions Bank block.
Tricounty Health Department Now Offering Self Collected Model for COVID-19
Tricounty Health Department has moved to a self collection model for COVID-19 testing. If you need to use the service be sure that you do NOT eat, drink, smoke, use tobacco products, or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before the test.
Roosevelt City Seeking Public Input On Zoning Tiny Houses
The popularity of tiny homes continues to gain momentum across the U.S. with opportunities even growing in rural Utah.
From USU-UB Recruiter To Director Of Statewide/USU Online Recruitment
Utah State University just announced that the new Director of Statewide and USU Online Recruitment is going to a Uintah Basin woman who spent the last 5 years as a top administrator and recruiter for USU Uintah Basin.
DWR Invites Public to View the Migrating Loons
There are five loon species in the world and the second largest migrates through Utah. In spring, the common loon passes through Utah as it heads north to summer breeding grounds.
Ashley National Forest Road Update
Wonderful spring conditions are letting the public enjoy the outdoors in the valleys and lower elevations in the Uintah Basin.
Water Conservation Project Completed
A condominium complex in Roosevelt has followed through on their commitment to conserve water and set an example to others of how it can be done. The Mountain Green Condominium development removed over 18,000 square feet of grass, replacing it with a decorative rock design.
Tickets On Sale For Ladies Night Out Annual Fundraiser
The 8th annual Ladies Night Out in Vernal has a special theme this year: Bee A Light. This annual event benefits Rapha International whose mission is to combat human trafficking.