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Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters are being asked to learn or relearn the basic rules of the Forest ahead of hunting season. Ashley National Forest has asked hunters to “please ensure that you have a safe backstop behind your target” and to remember that shooting firearms or archery equipment is not allowed in campgrounds on the Ashley National Forest. […]

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

2023 has delivered some really great meteor showers but the best could easily be the Perseid Meteor Shower. Unlike last year, which had diminished views due to a bright moon, this year has a peak exactly halfway between two full moons. This means that the Perseids shower is peaking when the moon will only have […]

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 41 million people aged five or older speak Spanish at home with estimates ranging to over 50 million when you include native speakers, heritage language speakers, and second-language speakers. If you have had the desire to learn Spanish, the Uintah County Library has an opportunity for you this week. An Introduction to Spanish Class […]

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The threat from Harmful Algal Blooms is present in at least three waterbodies in northeastern Utah. A Harmful Algal Bloom means that algae is in the water that may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. TriCounty Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory at both Crouse and Matt Warner Reservoirs […]

Duchesne County Rodeo Grand Marshals And Legendary Veteran

Duchesne County Rodeo Grand Marshals And Legendary Veteran

Aug 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two days of rodeo action kicks off tonight at the Duchesne County Fair. The stock is being provided by Contractor of the Year, Broken Heart Rodeo Company. The rodeo clown is hilarious crowd favorite Van Kelly and Saturday’s evening of action packed rodeo will be followed by fireworks! In addition to the 2023 Legendary Cowboy […]

Uintah School Board Recognizes Contributions Of Kathlene McKeachnie

Uintah School Board Recognizes Contributions Of Kathlene McKeachnie

Aug 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Wednesday evening, the Uintah School Board recognized the contributions of a local woman whose name is said to be “synonymous with the Uintah Schools Foundation”. Kathlene McKeachnie joined the Foundation in 1992 and has been supporting local education for the 31 years since. Since 2002, the Foundation has raised nearly $1.1 million dollars with […]

Ashley National Forest Reminders For Camping

Ashley National Forest Reminders For Camping

Aug 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has clear reminders for those hitting the mountains to hunt or camp: Please check with the local ranger station for the area you are staying in for any campfire restrictions, emergency closures, road closures or planned prescribed fires in the area. Please pack all your trash out with you. Do not burn […]

Uintah County Fair Kicks Off Next Week

Uintah County Fair Kicks Off Next Week

Aug 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The countdown is on for the 2023 Uintah County Fair. The Little Miss Uintah County and Miss Uintah County Pageants are happening this Saturday at the Uintah Conference Center. Monday and Tuesday kick off the 4H home arts exhibits and competitions. The dairy goat show is on Wednesday in the Western Park Indoor Arena #2 […]

Exciting Finale Ends With Winners Announced At Alive After 5

Exciting Finale Ends With Winners Announced At Alive After 5

Aug 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an electric night at the Alive After 5 finale in Vernal on Thursday evening. The top four performers sang their hearts out leaving a tough job for the judges. After the audience vote was factored in, it was announced that Jacob Murray took 4th, Kinley Rich 3rd, Madi Haslem 2nd, and Faith Simper […]

Uintah County Commission Approves Signature For MOU With State Library

Uintah County Commission Approves Signature For MOU With State Library

Aug 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission approved signatures for an MOU between the Uintah County Library and the State Library during the most recent Commission meeting. Uintah County Library Director Sam Passey shared details with the Commission explaining that the State Library puts forth the MOU to all the public libraries in Utah to participate in a […]