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The new Roosevelt Library has welcomed record numbers since soft-opening for business on January 30th and it is easy to see why. In short, the space is filling needs in the community. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley reports that February saw 5,000...

The Department of the Interior announced this week the next steps they plan to take concerning the stability of the Colorado River Basin. The draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement was released in which the purpose stated is to modify guidelines for...

It’s been a great year for recognition of USU Uintah Basin staff statewide. The USU Advising Awards Committee has announced that Maygen Simm has been named the USU statewide Professional Advisor of the Year. "We are all aware of the many contributions Maygen gives to...

Since 2001, conservation permits have generated more than $59 million for conservation work in Utah. If not for the revenue from these permits, the DWR and its partners would have much less funding to complete high-priority wildlife conservation projects. Dozens of...

The momentum continues to build surrounding Vernal Theatre:Live’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ opening later this month. “I think Joseph is one of the community’s favorite shows,” shares Director Russell Pearson. “It is such a needed show about...

The Colorado River Basin supplies water to 40 million people spread across 7 total Western states. According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, the snowpack was above average as it reached its seasonal peak. In the Upper Colorado Region, which includes...

 If you’re interested in playing at Dinosaur National Monument pay attention. As of April 11th in the Dinosaur Quarry and Cub Creek area, Cub Creek Road paved section is Open. The Cub Creek Road unpaved section is Closed to vehicles. Visitors may access petroglyphs...

As always, local agencies are participating in the National Drug Take Back Day providing the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of unused pills or patches. As prescription drug abuse is on the rise, one of the simplest ways to be safe is to turn in expired, unused,...

Ashley Regional Medical Center announced on Monday that they are now offering addiction withdrawal services at the hospital. The StepOne Service is an inpatient, hospital based 3 to 5 day Acute Withdrawal Management service. It is available to adults requiring medical...

After a long delay, construction on the Red Fleet State Park is moving forward. Park Manager Amanda White shares that they have a final list from potential contractors due on April 19th so it’s anticipated they will have a company hired by the end of the month....