October is Adult Immunization Month and TriCounty Health is sharing more about this topic as part of the Give’m Health weekly feature.
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Work Wrapping Up On Starvation Bridge Repair Project
After 8 months, work is wrapping up on the Starvation Bridge repair project in Duchesne County. The $2.7 million dollar UDOT project got underway in March and is anticipated to be complete by the end of the month.
USDA Approves Second ReCONNECT Grant to Expand Broadband in Basin
Thanks to grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans continue forward as the Uintah Basin is among the lucky areas across the United States that will see high-speed broadband made accessible to even its remotest areas.
Election Information For Roosevelt City And Duchesne City
It’s time for the 2021 Municipal Election and for residents of Duchesne County, that means the election will be administered by your respective City office rather than by the County. Municipal Elections take place on odd numbered years and are held to elect the Mayor and open City Council seats.
Reseeding Part of Rehabilitation Effort This Fall On East Fork Fire Burn Scar
Rehabilitation efforts are underway this fall on the East Fork Fire burn scar thanks to the work of multiple agencies. According to the Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative, the East Fork Fire reached areas of deer and elk winter range and destroyed habitat that these species rely on during the winter months.
Uintah School District Notes Change To Curbside Meals, Recognizes Students
After a much needed Fall break, Uintah School District started Monday with a District update. Important announcements to note: There will be no in-person school option for elementary and middle school students this Friday, October 22nd.
Looking For A Unique Experience? Volunteer As a Cultural Site Steward
Looking for a unique volunteer experience and have a love of the outdoors? Dinosaur National Monument is inviting those with an interest to become a Cultural Site Steward.
Audit Of Uintah County Questions Use Of Coronavirus Relief Fund Monies
There were several findings concerning federal funds in the 2020 financial audit of Uintah County performed by the Utah Office of the State Auditor that was publicly released last week. A topic in the findings that has been of some public focus is Uintah County’s use of Coronavirus Relief Fund Monies.
Uintah Students Bringing Halloween Fun With ‘The Addams Family’ Musical
The talented students of Uintah High School’s Theatre Department are ready to entertain and thrill with ‘The Addams Family’ Musical, just in time for the Halloween holiday! The musical hit Broadway in 2010 and includes all the classic characters from the 1964 television series.
Custom Fit Fall/Winter Wildland Firefighter School Starting This Week
There are few jobs with as much on the line as that of wildland firefighters and a partnership between the BLM, UBTech, and the National Wildfire Coordination Group is offering training starting this week.




