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Give’m Health: Wastewater Professionals Meeting Tomorrow

Give’m Health: Wastewater Professionals Meeting Tomorrow

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department is taking a break from their monthly virtual training in exchange for an in person meeting for wastewater professionals. The onsite wastewater professionals meeting was last held in February 2019 and was considered an important gathering of area professionals who are registered with TriCounty Health to install onsite wastewater systems. It has […]

T-Rex Patiently Awaits Makeover

T-Rex Patiently Awaits Makeover

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal has endured the long cold winter along with everyone else and can’t wait for spring to resume his makeover in progress. Community members and local business owners stepped up last spring to see T-Rex restored to his former glory rather than continue to crumble beyond repair. A community survey […]

Vernal Rotary Club Highlights Mini-Grant Program Recipient

Vernal Rotary Club Highlights Mini-Grant Program Recipient

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every day is just another day of the Vernal Rotary Club making a positive difference in the community. Last week the Vernal Rotary Club shared a highlight of one of their Mini-Grant Program recipients. “The Best Day Ever Learning Adventures LLC received a $2000 grant for the purpose of purchasing books and reading materials for […]

Vernal Woman Sentenced For Entering U.S. Capitol Building

Vernal Woman Sentenced For Entering U.S. Capitol Building

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal woman who entered the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021, has been sentenced in a federal court. Susan Manwaring and her son Landon Manwaring traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in rallies supporting Donald Trump and on January 6th they followed the crowd that marched to the U.S. […]

Uintah Schools ‘State Of The District’ Event Held Monday

Uintah Schools ‘State Of The District’ Event Held Monday

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District held their first State of the District event on Monday morning at the Uintah Conference Center hosted by the Uintah Schools Foundation. The event celebrated student creativity and achievements with the Uintah High jazz band and a choir made of elementary students performing. Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford presented as well as the […]

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Phase 1 of the new Roosevelt Nature Park is nearing completion. Phase I includes the planning, easements, trail construction, bridges, and parking lot, among other features. Phase II includes the construction of a fishpond, additional trail work, restrooms and more. A part of Phase II is underway as the Division of Wildlife Resources has begun […]

DWS On Nearly $5 Million Awarded For Vernal City Waterline Replacement

DWS On Nearly $5 Million Awarded For Vernal City Waterline Replacement

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Last week, the Department of Workforce Services issued a press release announcing that the Community Impact Board approved a $2,881,000 dollar grant and a $2,087,000 dollar low-interest loan for a waterline replacement in Vernal City. “Providing safe water systems is key to ensuring our communities thrive and grow,” said board member and Daggett County Commissioner […]

DWR Reminds Pet Owners Allowing Dogs To Chase/Harass Big Game Illegal

DWR Reminds Pet Owners Allowing Dogs To Chase/Harass Big Game Illegal

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a rough winter and the Division of Wildlife Resources is working to educate the public on protections in place for wildlife. Utah’s wildlife often struggles to find food during the winter, and animals like deer and elk rely heavily on the body fat reserves they built up during the previous summer. Mid-winter and […]

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Roosevelt City Council Explores Aquatic Center Fee Schedule Changes

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Council discussed possible changes to their fee schedule during the City Council meeting last week. No rate changes were approved as this was just a work session but like other municipalities, the council has to consider rising costs moving forward. Aquatic Center Supervisor, Edwin Butterfield, proposed some modest increases to day rates […]

Three Local Summer Events Open For Registration

Three Local Summer Events Open For Registration

Feb 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Looking to brighter days ahead, here are three area summer events now open for registration. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that these events have become more popular the last few years and all three are expected to sell out. The Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree starts May 31st and features dozens of guided tours to […]

DWR Hosting Eagle Viewing Event At Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

DWR Hosting Eagle Viewing Event At Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Feb 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

February is Bald Eagle month in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an eagle viewing event in northeastern Utah. During the winter months, the bald eagle flies to Utah to get away from the colder northern conditions and find food. By February, hundreds of eagles are in the state boundaries. The eagle […]