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A Horse on a Roof in Uintah County!
Can you see the horse on the roof? Once commissioned for a sign on Main Street Vernal, this horse has spent the past 25 plus years in storage.
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Day of Drinking Ends in Duchesne County Man Fatally Shooting Friend
A Duchesne County man was arrested in the early morning on Thursday after a fatal shooting in the Myton area. 46-year-old Keith Nelson Broadwater was arrested Thursday for the alleged offenses of Murder and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Cruise Around in Style; Scooter Rentals Arrive in Vernal Area
Vernal City is excitedly spreading the word: The BIRD Scooters have arrived in Vernal! You can find the scooters to rent at various locations in town. To use the scooters, download the ‘Bird – Be Free, Enjoy the Ride’ app and follow instructions…
Duchesne County Moves to Low COVID-19 Transmission Index Level
The COVID-19 Transmission Index Level has moved from Moderate to Low in Duchesne County this week. Uintah County remains at the High Level and Daggett County at the Low Transmission Level.
Local Bus Drivers Report Increase in Vehicles Running School Bus Red Lights
Our local school districts make safety of students a top priority and have an urgent message for all motorists to obey state law when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. “Our bus drivers have seen an increase in vehicles running school bus red lights,” shares Uintah School District.
Governor Signs 129 Bills on 3/17, Including Bill of Significance to Uintah Basin
On Wednesday, Governor Spencer Cox signed 129 bills into Utah law. Among those 129 was a bill said to be of most significance for the Uintah Basin. SB176, Mineral Lease Funds Amendments, modifies provisions related to the expenditure of federal mineral lease revenues, addressing the legislative intent and purpose of the Community Impact Fund…
Record Fishing and Hunting License Sales During Pandemic
If you feel like there’s more folks out enjoying the outdoors you would be correct. Utah State Parks and other agencies saw a significant jump of visitors during the pandemic, a trend that continues. DWR saw a record year for hunting and fishing license sales.
Duchesne County Is Home to Utah’s Newly Designated State Stone
With the stroke of the pen Utah Governor Spencer Cox has made it official, a stone unique to the Uinta mountains in Duchesne County is the official state stone. House Bill 188 was sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins with Senator Ron Winterton serving as the Senate sponsor.
Old Fort Ponds Officially Open for the Season
Spring is here and for anglers that means a new season for fishing! With the ice melting Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced on Wednesday that Old Fort Ponds is officially open for the season. This news gets even better as DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby announced that the fish survived the winter so it will be a great start to the season!
Support Pours In and Welcomed for DinosaurLand Pediatrics’ Dr. Kwak
Dr. Daniel Kwak, local pediatrician and owner of DinosaurLand Pediatrics in Vernal, has made it his business to care for the children in the Uintah Basin. Now those same children and their families are doing what they can to share their love and support for him as he faces his own health crisis. Tragedy struck earlier this year when Dr. Kwak had to be hospitalized as a result of complications from contracting COVID-19.
Recyclops Now Available in Roosevelt
A rural recycling option is now available in Roosevelt City. The Recyclops company uses a tech-driven smart routing app to efficiently gather recycled items from households in rural areas. A Forbes magazine highlight stated that Recyclops serves over 3,500 homes in rural areas across multiple states since its inception in 2014.
Uintah School District Update During Vernal Chamber Luncheon
Uintah School District Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford provided an update on a variety of District topics during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday including the following: While they have continued to see cases of COVID-19 in the schools the prevalence has come down.