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TriCounty Health Mobile Clinic Making Rounds In June

TriCounty Health Mobile Clinic Making Rounds In June

May 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Focused on serving rural northeastern Utah, TriCounty Health Department has scheduled mobile clinic stops throughout the Uintah Basin in the month of June. “We want to be accessible for everyone but understand that at times it is hard for people to get to our offices in Roosevelt and Vernal during our business hours,” shares Nursing […]

Spike In Thefts In Duchesne County; How To Protect Your Property

Spike In Thefts In Duchesne County; How To Protect Your Property

May 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Theft continues to be a problem in Duchesne County, especially in the Fruitland area and west end of the County in general. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, these recent thefts involved trailers and heavy equipment. “Just a reminder, if possible, do not leave property items unattended,” shares the Sheriff’s announcement. “Taking photographs of […]

T-Rex Restored And Ready To Serve Community For Another 60 Years

T-Rex Restored And Ready To Serve Community For Another 60 Years

May 25, 2023 · Jaisha Evans · News

Just one year ago, the famous T-Rex on Highway 40 near 800 West in Vernal was crumbling and in need of an intervention. Thankfully, that intervention came after a community effort raised enough money for the dinosaur’s restoration. After a long winter, that process is complete and the T-Rex is now ready to shine for […]

Dinaland Golf Course Dealing With Flooding

Dinaland Golf Course Dealing With Flooding

May 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Nothing, not even recreation, is safe from the rising water as instances of flooding have increased over the last week. Dinaland Golf Course in Uintah County is among the latest hit with rising water and flooding. It was announced on Wednesday morning that due to the flooding, holes 12 and 13 are now closed on […]

Red Fleet Paddlefest Moved To Steinaker For 2023

Red Fleet Paddlefest Moved To Steinaker For 2023

May 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Red Fleet Paddlefest is a favorite annual activity and obviously is one without its original venue as Red Fleet’s main park is set to close on June 1st. State Park Manager Amanda White announced this week that rather than cancel, they have decided to hold Paddlefest at Steinaker State Park instead. It will be a […]

Opioid Settlement Plan Approved By Uintah County Commission

Opioid Settlement Plan Approved By Uintah County Commission

May 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission approved the Opioid Settlement Payment Expenditure Plan that was presented during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. Deputy County Attorney Jon Stearmer presented the plan. He stated that it is required by the State of Utah in order to administer funds that have been received as part of a $26 billion dollar settlement with […]

Colorado State Patrol Announces Western Slope Awareness Campaign

Colorado State Patrol Announces Western Slope Awareness Campaign

May 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some aspects of the summer travel season can strike fear into the heart and for good reason. Colorado State Patrol is drawing attention to one such issue. Ensuring that a vehicle is hitched safely, that the weight of the load is distributed properly and driving responsibly are crucial to avoid a swaying camper, boat, or […]

TriCounty Health Now Has Biohazardous Disposal Drop Boxes

TriCounty Health Now Has Biohazardous Disposal Drop Boxes

May 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Community health is a very broad scope but one that TriCounty Health Department takes seriously. A new offering in their pursuit of a healthy community is that TriCounty Health has added biohazardous disposal drop boxes at their Vernal and Roosevelt locations. The dropboxes offer drive up disposal for e-cigarette cartridges and needles. This is the […]

‘Property Watch’ Now Offered At Uintah County Recorder’s Office

‘Property Watch’ Now Offered At Uintah County Recorder’s Office

May 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Recorder’s Office is offering a new, free service aimed at combating deed fraud. Uintah County residents can sign up for ‘Property Watch’ as a way to keep track of any recorded changes to their property. Once signed up, the Recorder’s Office automatically sends an email alert every time a document such as […]

Anticipated Red Fleet Main Park Construction Timeline

Anticipated Red Fleet Main Park Construction Timeline

May 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It felt a bit like deja vu at the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday as details of the Red Fleet renovations were shared just like they were presented a year ago on the same topic. Red Fleet State Park Manager Amanda White referenced that fact but made it clear that the difference is this year […]

Free Summer Lunch Program Available Throughout Uintah Basin

Free Summer Lunch Program Available Throughout Uintah Basin

May 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local school districts are offering free summer lunch at locations throughout the Uintah Basin. In Duchesne County School District, summer lunch will be available Mondays through Thursdays starting June 5th and running through July 27th. The summer lunch sites will be East Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Duchesne Elementary, and Myton Elementary. Each location will serve lunch […]