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KNEU 1250After a two year boom in the population, the Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that chukar partridge numbers are back to a normal range. “There are still lots of birds out there,” shares Jason Robinson, DWR upland game coordinator. “You’ll just have to walk farther between coveys.
Wildfires in Colorado are getting under control thanks to hard working fire crews. The Pine Tree Fire in Moffat County has finally reached 100 percent containment this week. The fire was estimated to cover over 4,700 acres.
Ready or not, it’s time to be thinking about Trees for Charity. The Vernal Area Chamber announced this week that applications for this year’s tree spots are available for pick up now at the Chamber office. Securing a spot in Trees for Charity can be competitive with a limited number accepted each year.
Another Vernal business is making plans to close its doors for good. Staples has begun informing clients that they plan to close their Vernal location in October. Last March, the company announced the closure of 70 stores in North America due to sales declines.
Love and support of a Roosevelt man and his family comes with its own brand known as Braxten Tough. Even before his accident early this month, Braxten Nielsen could easily own the brand of Braxten Tough as a serious athlete and college rodeo star.
The Roosevelt State Street construction project is making progress. An update from Burdick Materials reports that State Street will remain closed from 1080 South to 1700 South through September 16th
Ashley National Forest is inviting the public to sign up for field trips that are part of their ongoing Wilderness Evaluation process. The Wilderness Evaluation is gathering information to decide if any additional forest land will be designated for wilderness
As part of Suicide Prevention Month, TriCounty Health Department has partnered with Northeastern Counseling to host meetings aimed at educating the public on suicide prevention. “In our area we have the second highest rates in the state among the other health districts,” shares TriCounty representative Jeramie Tubbs.
The launch of Season 2 at Vernal Theatre: LIVE has been a hit so far with three performances of Music Man filling seats and winning hearts. Show director Jennifer Curtis says the feedback from the crowd has been overwhelmingly positive. “People have given really kind reviews and our audiences have been full every night so far,” shares Curtis.
A group of citizens and local leaders gathered in the Uintah County building on Wednesday for a public meeting on several topics including the Basin Transit Association’s long range plan. The passenger count for all BTA routes from July 2016 through June 2017 was 36,291 passengers
Uintah High School student, seventeen-year-old Spencer Day, has many talents and hobbies, writing just happens to be one of them. Years of creative work and drafting culminated on Saturday during the book launch party at the Uintah County Library of his new book Power of the Swords.
Renovations on the Ashley National Forest service offices are well underway. Work on all the offices include upgrading and replacing wiring, drywall, plumbing, door replacement, and floor replacement.