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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducts numerous investigations concerning the illegal killing of wildlife and are asking Utah citizens throughout the region for help.

Winter has reared its face in our direction and it is time to start shifting our mental driving habits to accommodate the conditions that winter likes to bring. A few tips to consider is to reduce speed on snowy road conditions. Make a concerted effort to avoid distractions like eating and using your cell phone.

After a series of meetings and gathering input, the Uintah County Commission approved maps for voting precincts and school board districts.

While best described as a whirlwind, the Sub For Seniors effort had another successful year in spreading love to an often isolated portion of the population, the elderly. Between the Meals on Wheels participants and regulars to the Golden Age Center, a new record of 400 local senior citizens were this year's recipients.

The Duchesne County Library System is ready for 2022 and is inviting the community to make the library a part of your new year.

The local COVID-19 Transmission Index has had another shift in the right direction. As of Thursday, December 30th, TriCounty Health Department reported 9,227 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date.

US Forest Service has a warning for all heading out to enjoy fresh powder in the backcountry.

While cases of COVID-19 have recently been on the decline, community members are asked to increase their precautions to prevent the spread of illness as the Omicron variant is spreading across the region.