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Christmas is over and cleanup has begun or is coming up. Luckily, plans are back on for Christmas tree recycling in Vernal City for those that enjoyed a real Christmas tree this year. If you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the...

Projects will improve boater access in the coming year thanks to the Boating Access Grant Program administered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Two in northeastern Utah include the Big Sand Wash Reservoir restroom relocation and maintenance of installed floating...

Duchesne County had another successful year for Sub For Santa thanks to many donations and helping hands. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce gave a special thanks to the oil field company Western Midstream. They sent 8 employees, along with thousands of dollars...

Upgrades to the ice rink and amphitheater at the Western Park are underway. The funds are part of the $12 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and no local tax dollars are involved, explains Uintah County Commissioner Bart Haslem. The two projects...

An amazing team of people in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County have been recognized for their role in providing emergency services. Brad Flanagan, the Western Region Director for the Colorado National Emergency Number Association and Public-Safety Communications Officials,...

A Rock Springs man was arrested this week in the accidental overdose death of his toddler son that took place in October. 35-year old Daniel Scott James is accused of involuntary manslaughter. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Jason Mower said that on the morning of...

This month has been especially busy for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and that is in part due to people being unprepared for the winter weather conditions, especially while traveling. “It’s been nuts,” shares Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher. “There have been a lot of...

The Ute Indian Tribe issued a press release on Thursday stating that 19 acres of property on the exterior boundary of the Reservation has received trust status. According to the press release, the BIA and U.S. Department of the Interior issued a notice of...

People of all ages have memories of walks and water play at Kids Canal and there is an effort underway to formally preserve those memories. The Uintah Heritage Museum and Uintah County Library announced the invitation in the fall for all to share their stories,...

Uintah High School FFA members have had some great showings in recent competitions. FFA team members recently went to the Wasatch Back Invitational in Heber City. There were over 600 FFA members competing and the school had a great showing as the team placed 1st in...