The DWR’s Regional Advisory Councils have several weighty changes they are considering to several rules and public feedback is requested. The Northeastern Utah RAC meeting will be held next week. The RAC meeting at the DWR office is scheduled for December 9th at 6:30pm.
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Reminders From Ashley Regional Medical Center
Ashley Regional Medical Center has several reminders for the community. First, Ashley Regional is hosting a blood drive on December 8th and is asking for community support as giving blood is a life saving act of kindness. There are also other local blood drives happening this month and you can see them all to sign up for a spot at RedCrossBlood.org.
USU Ozone Alert Program Underway; All Invited To Subscribe
Local information about air quality is easy to come by thanks to the professionals at the USU Bingham Research Center. Dr. Seth Lyman announced on Wednesday that the program has begun for this winter and will continue through March 2022.
Still Time To Make A Donation Toward Trees For Charity Causes
The Trees For Charity Auction Gala on Monday was a night to remember with a record breaking total of $310,300 dollars in donations. Many of the winning bidders put their trees back on the auction lot for resell, making for amazing cumulative results. ‘The Giving Tree’, Tree #17, was the top earner of the night at $20,500 dollars to benefit Duane Pannell in his battle with stage 4 cancer.
Increase In Number of Wildlife Encounters in Neighborhoods
According to the DWR, over the recent years there has been an increased number of wildlife encounters due to Utah’s growing population and expansion and this includes in the Uintah Basin.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Offers Home Safety Tips
Uintah Basin Healthcare knows that home is where the heart is but also knows that it is the most common place where injuries occur.
Desert Bighorn Sheep Destined For Duchesne County Coming From Nevada
The news has been well received that the SkyRider Wilderness Ranch in Duchesne County will become Utah’s first desert bighorn sheep nursery in Utah.
Winter Read-A-Thon At Roosevelt Branch Library
December is a great time to cozy up with a good book and the Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System has a competition to reward the indulgence. The Winter Read-A-Thon runs from December 1st through January 31st and whoever reads the most in each group will be declared the winner.
Duchesne County To Be Home To First Desert Bighorn Sheep Nursery In Utah
Duchesne County will soon be the home of the first desert bighorn sheep nursery in the state of Utah. Antelope Island has had a nursery herd for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep but the Duchesne County location will be the first for desert bighorns.
Don’t Be A Victim Of Holiday Grinches Thieving About
The holiday season has most hearts full of love and service but that doesn’t mean there aren’t grinches lurking about. “Keep your homes and vehicles locked at all times,” shares Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell.