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Give’m Health: Mental Wellness During The Holidays

Give’m Health: Mental Wellness During The Holidays

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health message this week focuses on an especially important topic: mental health. Jon Crane with Northeastern Counseling visited the KLCY studio to share that while the holidays are a fun and joyful time for many, it can also be a time of sadness and extreme stress. Finding happiness in the holidays is […]

Can Do Crew Contract Renewed During Uintah County Commission Meeting

Can Do Crew Contract Renewed During Uintah County Commission Meeting

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Known for their can-do attitudes, members of the Can Do Crew attended the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday as their contract with the county was up for renewal. Coordinator Diane Mclean shared that the Can Do Crew is a wonderful program through Uintah School District that teaches job and life skills to special needs […]

Uintah Basin-ites Love Winter Sports But Beware Of Dangers

Uintah Basin-ites Love Winter Sports But Beware Of Dangers

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The snow and winter weather does not scare off Uintah Basin residents from getting outside for winter recreation but unfortunately, the winter season of snow fun is also a season of injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2018, nearly 200,000 people were injured while engaging in winter sports. Sprains, strains, dislocations […]

Duchesne County Commission Letter To U.S. Global Change Research Program

Duchesne County Commission Letter To U.S. Global Change Research Program

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter to be sent to the U.S. Global Change Research Program during Commission meeting this month. The letter, written by Community Development Director Mike Hyde, reads in part, “Given the large amount of federally-managed land within our boundaries, the County is keenly interested in federal projects that may impact […]

Respiratory Hospitalizations Up In The Uintah Basin

Respiratory Hospitalizations Up In The Uintah Basin

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Respiratory illnesses are rampant in Utah with hospitals filling up. The Uintah Basin has been hit too. TriCounty Health Department reports that respiratory hospitalizations in the Uintah Basin this season have been 26% RSV, 55% COVID, and 19% Flu. Each of these can be serious, especially for those who have diabetes or asthma, among other […]

Vernal City Receives Additional $1M Grant For Downtown Vernal Projects

Vernal City Receives Additional $1M Grant For Downtown Vernal Projects

Dec 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The positive news continues to roll in as Vernal City received more good news for the downtown renovations. “The City received a grant award notice of $1 million dollars to be used in the downtown area,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The Local Matching Grant was made possible by the state legislature using federal […]

Uintah Schools Foundation Host Gentri Christmas Concert Fundraiser

Uintah Schools Foundation Host Gentri Christmas Concert Fundraiser

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was bursting with Christmas music on Monday from a popular group in town performing a Christmas concert in support of local schools. Gentri, the Gentlemen Trio, took the spot this year as the concert guest for the Uintah Schools Foundation. For years the Bar J Wranglers performed for the Foundation’s […]

Dinosaur National Monument Roads Update

Dinosaur National Monument Roads Update

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument provided an update on Monday to the road closures throughout the park. Harpers Corner Road is partially open, up to Moffat County Road 16 North, for the remainder of the season. South of that closure requires 4×4 and high clearance with chains being highly recommended. There is a chance that Split Mountain […]

SafeUT Reaches One Million Messages

SafeUT Reaches One Million Messages

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A resource promoted in the Uintah Basin and across the state is being hailed as a literal life saver. For six years, the SafeUT app has provided a way to connect users to licensed counselors that are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern. Support is immediate and confidential, and as easy as […]

Strawberry Reservoir Has a New Parking Area

Strawberry Reservoir Has a New Parking Area

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced some exciting news for anglers who fish at Strawberry Reservoir. There is now a new parking area that has been constructed  at Strawberry Reservoir in the Chicken Creek East area just off of Highway 40.So many partners made this large parking area possible. The access road and parking area […]

Vernal City Purchases Downtown Buildings For Development

Vernal City Purchases Downtown Buildings For Development

Dec 13, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Projects big and small are adding up to make a huge difference in downtown Vernal, all part of the revitalization effort. “The downtown Vernal renovation plans continue to advance,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Vernal City has recently purchased two buildings in downtown Vernal in preparation for redevelopment and a public parking lot. The […]