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Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first wildfire of the season is nearing containment in Uintah County. Crews will continue to work today towards 100 percent containment on the Red Bridge Fire that initially posed a threat to infrastructure and residences. The Red Bridge Fire was reported at about 4:00pm on Sunday on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation located […]

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Apr 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Several exciting things happened at the high school track and field Eastern Utah Championships in Price over the weekend. The Uintah High Girls Track Team took first place for the first time since 2013 and the Boys Track Team placed 2nd. There were first place finishes by Kora Cook, Lindsey Stewart, Chloe Glines, Chase Harding, […]

2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge To Be Held In Vernal

2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge To Be Held In Vernal

Apr 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Talented youth from across the state will be coming to Vernal next week to put their overall hunting skills to the test. The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting the 2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge at the Uintah Conference Center and there is plenty of excitement building in anticipation. The event is a 2-day […]

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Buckboard Marina Boundary Realignment

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Buckboard Marina Boundary Realignment

Apr 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Today was meant to be the last day for public comment on the proposed boundary realignment for Flaming Gorge’s Buckboard Marina but the deadline has been extended. Sweetwater Now reports that public concerns were a topic brought up by the Sweetwater County Commission to the Flaming Gorge Ranger District during their Commission meeting this week. […]

Ideas For Celebrating Earth Day 2023

Ideas For Celebrating Earth Day 2023

Apr 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Saturday is Earth Day and here’s some ideas of how to celebrate. Special Service District 1 is hosting an event at the Uintah Community Center of making a wrapped stick. This will utilize branches from the Kid’s Canal Cottonwood trees and colorful string to create a work of art. The teacher will be Jasmynn Lawson […]

Tomorrow Is DEA National Drug Takeback Day

Tomorrow Is DEA National Drug Takeback Day

Apr 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day which is a time to safely dispose of unused medications. As prescription drug abuse is on the rise, one of the simplest ways to be safe is to turn in expired, unused, and unwanted prescription pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration shares that “the drug overdose epidemic in the […]

Vernal City Sewer Project Underway; Traffic Detours In Place

Vernal City Sewer Project Underway; Traffic Detours In Place

Apr 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A sewer construction line project is underway in Vernal City and there will be some traffic impacts during construction. The sewer line upgrade is going in on 500 East from 300 South to 100 South and there will be detours during construction. The project construction on this section is expected to last up to two […]

Uintah And Ouray Reservation Among Beneficiaries Of Clean Air Act Settlements

Uintah And Ouray Reservation Among Beneficiaries Of Clean Air Act Settlements

Apr 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah and Ouray Reservation is among the beneficiaries of Clean Air Act settlements announced on Thursday. “Today’s settlements will significantly reduce harmful emissions of ozone forming pollution and greenhouse gases in Colorado, North Dakota, Wyoming, the Southern Ute Reservation and the Uintah and Ouray Reservation,” shared EPA Region 8 Administrator KC Becker. “[The] EPA […]

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Uintah County Commission Recap; Public Concerns Shared

Apr 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission met in their regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Tuesday. The Commission approved several agenda items. They approved tax-exempt properties including the addition of the Educational Media Foundation radio tower and the new Northeastern Utah Friends Against Family Violence property on 500 South. A contract with Octane Addictions for motocross entertainment during […]