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Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Plans Presented On Western Park Ice Rink Major Facelift And Upgrade

Apr 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Western Park Ice Rink is getting a major facelift and upgrade to its facility. Western Park’s Melanie Silcox presented the latest with the project during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. “Most know that the east side is our main entrance and it’s not very friendly as far as entering in,” shared Silcox. In […]

Was A Massive Traveling Black Cloud In Uintah County A Tornado?

Was A Massive Traveling Black Cloud In Uintah County A Tornado?

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

With all the crazy weather of 2023 why not add a tornado to the mix! That’s exactly what Roy and Joyce Montoya suspect they experienced on Thursday while at their home southwest of the Dinoland Golf Course. Roy says they were at home in the middle of the day when everything went dark followed by […]

Flaming Gorge Creel Surveys Planned For This Summer

Flaming Gorge Creel Surveys Planned For This Summer

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wildlife officials keep a close watch on the fisheries in lakes throughout the region and this summer plan to perform creel surveys to collect data. Wyoming Game & Fish Department recently announced that fisheries managers from their Department and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will work together to conduct the creel survey of Flaming Gorge […]

Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Red Bridge Fire On Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation Nears Containment

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first wildfire of the season is nearing containment in Uintah County. Crews will continue to work today towards 100 percent containment on the Red Bridge Fire that initially posed a threat to infrastructure and residences. The Red Bridge Fire was reported at about 4:00pm on Sunday on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation located […]

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Uintah High Record Broken During Eastern Utah Championships

Apr 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Several exciting things happened at the high school track and field Eastern Utah Championships in Price over the weekend. The Uintah High Girls Track Team took first place for the first time since 2013 and the Boys Track Team placed 2nd. There were first place finishes by Kora Cook, Lindsey Stewart, Chloe Glines, Chase Harding, […]

2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge To Be Held In Vernal

2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge To Be Held In Vernal

Apr 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Talented youth from across the state will be coming to Vernal next week to put their overall hunting skills to the test. The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting the 2023 State Youth Hunter Education Challenge at the Uintah Conference Center and there is plenty of excitement building in anticipation. The event is a 2-day […]