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Naples Police Department Shares Message On Scammers

Naples Police Department Shares Message On Scammers

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

There may only be a few guarantees in life but it may be time to add another one to the list: If a scammer thinks they can access your money, they will certainly try. Naples City Police Department has issued the latest warning about scammers, urging locals to be smart and not fall for scamming […]

68th Annual Shrine Charity BBQ This Sunday

68th Annual Shrine Charity BBQ This Sunday

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

All the best BBQ goodies will be served for a very good cause this Sunday at the Annual Uintah Basin Shrine BBQ. This is the event’s 68th anniversary. “All the money goes to Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City so kids from the Basin can get world class medical treatment for free,” shares charity event […]

Today Kicks Off First OF Three Free Summer Community Events From UBH

Today Kicks Off First OF Three Free Summer Community Events From UBH

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer break is wrapping up and Uintah Basin Healthcare is doing their part to help communities across the Uintah Basin get the most from the time that remains. Tomorrow is the first of three free Summer community events hosted by UBH. August 6th is Vernal Family Movie Day. The Minecraft Movie is showing at Vernal […]

Duchesne County Fair Reminders

Duchesne County Fair Reminders

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The fun is heating up at the Duchesne County Fair and organizers have a few important reminders for the community. First, be sure to purchase fair tickets from the official source linked on DuchesneCountyFair.com. Third party sellers charge higher prices and you run the real risk of ending up with invalid tickets. The only safe […]

Vernal City Accepting Bids On American Dream Subdivision Improvements

Vernal City Accepting Bids On American Dream Subdivision Improvements

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has invited bids on the American Dream Subdivision Improvements project. “The project consists of demolition, utility relocation, and public infrastructure improvements necessary to complete the American Dream Subdivision. Work includes abandoning and modifying existing water, sanitary sewer, electrical, telecommunications, and natural gas utilities while maintaining service to existing customers where required.” This project […]

Little Horse Fire Starts Tuesday Southwest Of Fruitland

Little Horse Fire Starts Tuesday Southwest Of Fruitland

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new wildfire started in Duchesne County on Tuesday and winds have slowed down firefighting efforts. The initial report from Utah Fire Info at 4:15pm estimated the Little Horse Fire burning southwest of Fruitland at 10 acres and growing due to gusty winds. The second Utah Fire Info report at 7pm on Tuesday estimated the […]

Take Precautions As West Nile Virus Season Starts Up

Take Precautions As West Nile Virus Season Starts Up

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the state data has been slow to be updated, some local officials have indicated that there have been mosquito pools in the area that have tested positive for West Nile Virus which means it is time to take precautions against it. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services always encourages the public to […]

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming To Museum Of Uintah County

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming To Museum Of Uintah County

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Smithsonian exhibit is coming to the Museum of Uintah County. The ‘Voices & Votes: Democracy in America’ traveling exhibit explores the American democracy and is traveling to five Utah communities over the next year with the next display at the Museum of Uintah County from August 15th through October 17th. This is part of […]

Closure In Place As Native Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project Get Underway

Closure In Place As Native Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project Get Underway

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The temporary closure is now in place for the Ashley National Forest’s Fall Creek drainage area due to the Division of Wildlife Resources native cutthroat trout restoration project. The area is closed through at least August 6th and covers everything within 20 feet of Fall Creek, its tributaries, and Anderson and Phinney Lakes. “The treatments […]