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Raffle to Help 2 Year Old Burned in Accident
Dino Suds N Scissors and Rendezvous K-9 Behavioral & Training Services have teamed up to help a local 2 year old, Addi Jo.
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8th Annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ To Benefit Rapha International
Tonight is all about how to ‘Bee A Light’ and make a difference in the world. All involved with the 8th annual Ladies Night Out are thrilled to be back in person at the Western Park. “The last 2 years we have had to do an online/virtual fundraiser so we are beyond excited to be back to having our live event again!” shares event organizer Katy Cundall.
Uintah County Purchases Land To Add Parking At Moonshine Arch Trailhead
The Uintah County Commission is supporting efforts to make improvements for visitors to Moonshine Arch. The Commission approved the purchase of two acres of land by the existing parking lot at the Moonshine Arch Trailhead during their Commission meeting last week.
What Should Vernal City Do With The Iconic Green T-Rex?
A famous local with a large wardrobe and fantastic prop collection is the topic of a new survey that Vernal City is asking the public to take. The large T-Rex that greets travelers on Highway 40 near 800 West has had a pause on his decades of dressing up in costumes and Vernal City wants to work with the public in making decisions about the famous dinosaur’s future.
Number of Wild Horses From Gathered Herd Die From Illness
The famous Sand Wash Basin herd of wild horses in Moffat County was gathered last fall with more than 2,500 wild horses taken to the Bureau of Land Management’s holding facility in Cañon City.
Duchesne County Pursues Grant For ATV Trails Equipment
The great outdoors is part of what makes the Uintah Basin a special place and in recent years that includes the increased popularity of ATV recreation. The topic of ATV trails was on the minds of Duchesne County public officials this month as they agreed to pursue funding for ATV trail improvements.
USDA Announces Over $28 Million Dollars To Duchesne Watershed Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that they have awarded $420 million dollars in infrastructure projects around the country, one of which is here in the Uintah Basin. The Duchesne Watershed Infrastructure project will support construction efforts to address agricultural water management concerns.
Dinosaur National Monument Involved in the Battle Of The Bark
Dinosaur National Monument is taking part in the ‘Battle of the Bark’ and recently posted their entry to the battle. National Park Service describes the ‘Battle of the Bark’ as follows: “From evergreen, to deciduous, to solidified in rock, trees are a big part of the national park experience.
Roosevelt Having An Emergency Preparedness Fair
Are you prepared? That is the question that Roosevelt City is asking its residents. They will be having their Emergency Preparedness Fair today.
Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Now In Police Custody
The suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend in Colorado’s Garfield County is in police custody. According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the victim and suspect were attending a Quinceanera on Saturday when the shooting occurred outside of Rifle just after midnight on Sunday.
Uintah High DECA Has Finalists At National Competition
The Uintah Basin is not short on talented students! The most recent example comes from the Uintah High DECA students competing at nationals in Georgia.
Friends Against Family Violence Holding Denim Day Event Today
Friends Against Family Violence will be holding their Denim Day event today. It is a selected day to take action and bring awareness by encouraging people to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence.