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On April 10th, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy visited the Uintah Basin during which she met with constituents, stakeholders, and industry leaders. Congresswoman Maloy had this to say about her visit to the Basin, “Families are feeling the pinch every time they fill up...

The Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards has released its list of Top 10 nominees in each category and Uintah High Theatre has earned four nominations tied to their production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Caleb Harrison is a Top 10 nominee for Best Supporting...

Drought will of course affect aspects of recreation this year. An update on Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County shares that drought impacts will be significant this year at the ponds. “We have added water to the big pond but have so little irrigation water, this year's...

Wildfires are clearly a major concern this season and a search and rescue association has tips for backcountry recreationists in this region. The Colorado Search & Rescue Association has specific tips for those planning a hiking, backpacking, mountain biking,...

24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive form of cancer. He has provided rodeo journalist Kendra Santos with several updates. On Easter Sunday he told her, “I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by...

Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the...

Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking lot. Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata installation is underway. So far, crews have completed inspections, and you may begin seeing work as new...

Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is invited. Join park staff on Friday, April 24th, at 8pm at the beach access area for a presentation on the importance of dark skies followed by a viewing...

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is visiting the Uintah Basin today and an opportunity to hear from her is happening this evening. Congresswoman Maloy is the representative for Utah’s 2nd congressional district and has served since 2023. She previously served as Rep. Chris...

Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management has issued a Fire Restriction Order related to the extreme fire danger. The Order states, “Due to unseasonably dry weather and flammable vegetation, an extreme danger of fire exists under the current conditions...