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Vernal Theatre: Live Preparing For Magical Season Opener ‘Cinderella’

Vernal Theatre: Live Preparing For Magical Season Opener ‘Cinderella’

Aug 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Theatre Live is going big with their Season 8 opener, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’, and show director Mike Sorenson says the magic is already at play in this production. “In just two weeks all of the pieces are coming together,” shares Sorenson. “We have more than a dozen people working on the production team […]

Give’m Health: Safe Kids Bash Coming Up

Give’m Health: Safe Kids Bash Coming Up

Aug 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Believe it or not, it’s back to school time! To help families get ready, TriCounty Health Department is hosting again this year a huge Safe Kids Bash at the Vernal City Park Colton Pavilion. Like last year, there will be an obstacle course, local food trucks, prizes, and so much fun to finish off the […]

Duchesne County Fair Rodeo To Honor 2023 Legendary Cowboy

Duchesne County Fair Rodeo To Honor 2023 Legendary Cowboy

Aug 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Fair is going on this week and of course includes the annual rodeo and with that the honoring of a local cowboy. Lee Mecham of Neola is the well deserving 2023 Legendary Cowboy. Lee was just 8 years old when he was hired to herd cows from sun-up to sun-down on a […]

2023 UBIC A Magical Success

2023 UBIC A Magical Success

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt was the place to be over the weekend for one of the biggest events in the Uintah Basin, the Uintah Basin In Celebration. “The 2023 UBIC was a magical time,” shares Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen. “Generations of residents plan family reunions and other timeless experiences around UBIC. Grandparents watch grandchildren perform with the […]

Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival Call For Volunteers

Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival Call For Volunteers

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Getting the up close and personal experience with hot air balloons is just a service opportunity away. The Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled August 25th through the 27th in Vernal and volunteers are needed. Each hot air balloon pilot needs a crew of volunteers that help set up, launch, and pack […]

Beware Of Online Scammers

Beware Of Online Scammers

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is the latest to warn of the never ending risk of scammers online looking for new ways to get your information. So what kind of scams are out there? Well don’t hold your breath because the list is long and growing every day. Among the most common are gift card scams, government and […]

DWR Encourages Safety As Utah’s Fall Hunts Begin This Month

DWR Encourages Safety As Utah’s Fall Hunts Begin This Month

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging all hunters to make safety a top priority for this fall’s hunting season. The first big game hunts begin August 19th with the archery hunts. Before placing a portable tree stand in a tree, be sure to check the stand’s weight rating. Make sure it will support both […]

Duchesne County Projects Update

Duchesne County Projects Update

Aug 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission selected a bidder on a remodel project of the Duchesne County South building. Green River Construction bid $4.8 million dollars while BHI bid $3.7 million dollars. After reviewing the bids to ensure all required documents were received, the Commission approved the BHI bid. The group discussed how the project cost is […]

Forest Service Offering Multiple Flaming Gorge Programs This Month

Forest Service Offering Multiple Flaming Gorge Programs This Month

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Forest Service is making Ashley National Forest the place to be with multipleFlaming Gorge programs being offered this month. The Ashley National Forest HeritageTeam is making a presentation on the evening of August 18th at the LucerneCampground Loop C. Come view artifacts and learn how to throw an atlatl. The next dayon August 19th […]

Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide

Aug 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex in Uintah County has had a very busy summerwith a variety of events drawing people to the area. The Uintah County Commissionenjoyed a report of events during their Commission meeting last week and expressedtheir gratitude for the staff and volunteers making the complex a draw for enthusiastsfrom around the country. […]