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A bill that aims to fund two new mental health crisis receiving centers in rural Utah, including one in the Uintah Basin, is progressing in the Utah legislative session. HB66 was approved by the House last week and is now before the Senate Rules Committee. Receiving...

A ski resort project is being explored in Daggett County. The Daggett County Commissioners shared details of the potential project in their monthly Daggett Post update. “We are working to support a developer that is interested in building a ski resort located near the...

With so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors it is not surprising that disputes arise between groups while out recreating. In response to one such conflict, Ashley National Forest has clarified the rules when it comes to the ski trails within the Forest. “We've had...

Local firefighters take their responsibilities seriously and are diligent in receiving appropriate training. Members of the Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department are a great example of this. Duchesne Fire Captain Marty Herrera, and firefighters Matt Guest, Brooke Remund,...

If you are interested in seeing improvements to the Manila Shooting Range this message is for you. Daggett County is preparing to submit a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant application specifically for funding to improve the Manila Shooting Range. There will be a need for...

Uintah County Emergency Management has a message you may not want to hear but it is the message you need to hear. There will be spring flooding thanks to the extreme amounts of snow piled up and that means now is the time to prepare your home and business for the...

An award was given to a deserving recipient on Tuesday during the Vernal Chamber Luncheon. Uintah County Economic Development, Vernal Innovation Hub, and Vernal Chamber recognized Abbi Hollenbeck for receiving the 2022 Women's Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah)...

The folks of the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, often called the Dinosaur Museum, are keeping things fun for the community this cold winter. Last week, the Museum held their ‘Claws, Teeth, & Feathers’ kids class where a lucky group got to...

A hot summer event is now open for registration. The Outlaw ATV Jamboree launched in Uintah County in 2016 with over 100 registered vehicles. By 2018, attendance had tripled and the economic impact of drawing ATV enthusiasts to the area was beginning to be felt. The...