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DWR Responds To Concerns Of Decreasing Kokanee Salmon Numbers

DWR Responds To Concerns Of Decreasing Kokanee Salmon Numbers

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The number of kokanee salmon in Flaming Gorge are down this year for a number of reasons and the concerns of anglers are being heard by wildlife officials. During the DWR Northeastern Region RAC meeting on September 7th, Aquatics Manager Trina Hedrick acknowledged the concerns that they have been hearing and provided an update. She […]

PhenomeCon Draws Attendees From Around the U.S. And The World

PhenomeCon Draws Attendees From Around the U.S. And The World

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Travel and Tourism wrapped up the 3rd annual PhenomeCon on Saturday at the Uintah Conference Center. “We had a sell out crowd with 1200+ people in attendance from 41 states and 5 countries,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp. “The event brings in nearly a million dollars to the economy […]

Uintah County Library Having a Jane Austen Tea Party

Uintah County Library Having a Jane Austen Tea Party

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Do you like the Regency era, tea and/or Jane Austen? Then the Uintah County Library has an event for you. At the end of this month the Library will be holding a Jane Austen Tea Party for those eight years and up. The event announcement states that upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a […]

Ashley National Forest Avenza APP

Ashley National Forest Avenza APP

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest would like the public to know that there is an app that shows the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps for the forest. Avenza Maps app is free to download. Once the app is downloaded search for Ashley NF or Ashley National Forest to download the maps.The Avenza Maps app uses the GPS in […]

Shooter In Rock Springs Restaurant Detained

Shooter In Rock Springs Restaurant Detained

Sep 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rock Spring Police Department reports that at approximately 12:40pm on September 9th, officers were dispatched to Santa Fe Trail Restaurant. Dispatchers were informed that there was a male suspect walking around the restaurant with two guns and that shots were fired. The staff of Santa Fe Trail evacuated all customers and employees while officers were […]

Ute girls soccer dominate Payson Lions

Ute girls soccer dominate Payson Lions

Sep 11, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Uintah girls soccer team traveled to Payson last Thursday. Gabby Long scored three goals, Keira Keel two and Juliana Rodd-Caloca had a goal and an assist as the Utes easily handled the Lady Lions 6-1. They will host Timpanogos Tuesday and Provo Thursday.

Ute football suffers loss at Timpanogos

Ute football suffers loss at Timpanogos

Sep 11, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute boys football team traveled to Timpanogos in Orem Friday night to take on the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves’ defense held the Utes at bay, while their offense put 45 points on the board in the 45-0 Ute loss. The Utes will head back to Orem this Friday to take on the Mountain View Bruins.

20 Minutes A Day

20 Minutes A Day

Sep 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

School is starting and children are back to the pursuits of academia. The Duchesne County School District would like to remind everyone of the importance of reading at home. A child needs to master reading in order to master most of the other subjects studied at school. Research shows that just 20 minutes a day […]