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Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A crash on school property did not affect the school schedule at Eagle ViewElementary last week. On Thursday evening, a crash on Highway 40 damaged the fencealong the south side of the Eagle View school property. A vehicle involved in the crashended up on the school property but did not impact the building, playground or […]

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Saturday, the Lighthouse Fire that started in Emery County on August 16th sawincreased fire activity, producing smoke that was visible in the Uintah Basin. Utah FireInfo reported over the weekend that the LighthouseFire is 30 percent contained with nochange in acreage reported. “The fire was more active inside its perimeter as flamesmoved into pockets […]

Ute football team drops a game to Mountain View

Ute football team drops a game to Mountain View

Sep 18, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute boys football team traveled to Orem last Friday to take on the Mountain View Bruins. Jaron Colton and Dace O’Bagy each had scoring runs in the first half to take the early lead, but that was all the scoring the Utes could muster as the Bruins went on for the 31-14 victory. The […]

Ute girls soccer team drop a couple of games.

Ute girls soccer team drop a couple of games.

Sep 18, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Uintah girls soccer team hosted two games last week. Losing 3-0 against the Timpanogos Timberwolves on Tuesday then on Thursday they took on the Provo Bulldogs. All of the scoring occurred in the first period with Gabby Long and Emma Glenn each scoring, but the Bulldogs managed one more goal to beat the Utes […]

Ute girls volleyball drop two matches

Ute girls volleyball drop two matches

Sep 18, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute girls volleyball team hosted Orem Tuesday losing to the Lady Tigers in straight sets 3-0 then hosting Mountain View Thursday in a tighter match, but losing three sets to one. They host Provo Tuesday and Timpanogos Thursday.

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special partnership between local construction company BHI and addiction recovery center Thompsen House of Hope is making a difference in the community. Most recently, an estimated 140 volunteers between the two organizations gave a full day on a major restoration project at the Ashley Valley Nature Park north of Vernal on 1500 North. The […]

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third time since 2019, the Duchesne County Library has been recognized by the Utah State Library Division with the Quality Library Award. Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley was able to attend the annual Utah Library Directors Summit in Salt Lake City to accept the award that was presented to just 16 […]

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a 2023 Union High graduate. 18-year-old Ciarra Lynn Kuhr died in a motorcycle crash in Draper on Tuesday leaving loved ones in shock and of course grappling with the loss. Those close to the family have created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected costs. Ciarra graduated […]

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Legislation has been introduced that Moffat County tourism leaders believe will prove a great opportunity for the entire region. The Rural Outdoor Investment Act hopes to promote economic growth in rural communities by investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and business development. This legislation would provide vital capital to rural communities across the country working […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Each fall, bird-watchers travel to western states to see sandhill cranes in the wild, but if you live near a field in the Uintah Basin, you’re no stranger to the loud, rattling call of these large migratory birds. If you have never seen or heard one up close, DWR viewing events are coming up. Sandhill […]