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US-191 Realignment Construction Reduces Traffic To Single Lane

US-191 Realignment Construction Reduces Traffic To Single Lane

Jul 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The US-191 realignment construction will reduce US-191 to a single lane as crews work to integrate the new alignment with existing alignment. As part of the US-191 realignment project, UDOT will reduce the road to a single one-way lane at milepost 365, just north of Red Fleet State Park on Tuesday, July 8th. The closure […]

Ribbon Cutting For Soldier Silhouette Above Cemetery In Roosevelt City

Ribbon Cutting For Soldier Silhouette Above Cemetery In Roosevelt City

Jul 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

What better day could there be for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the soldier silhouette in Roosevelt than the 4th of July? A crowd gathered on the bluff overlooking the cemetery in Roosevelt on Independence Day to share in their appreciation for veterans during a ceremony for the soldier silhouette statue. In 2023, a massive […]

Uintah County Heritage Museum Announces Upcoming Name Change

Uintah County Heritage Museum Announces Upcoming Name Change

Jul 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Heritage Museum made an announcement last week and it is something they are very excited about. Uintah County Heritage Museum will soon be the ‘Museum of Uintah County’ as part of a name change. As a way to include the community in the change, they are asking the public to vote on […]

Uintah Recreation Center Expansion Design Review/ Pool Update

Uintah Recreation Center Expansion Design Review/ Pool Update

Jul 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are very exciting things to come for the Uintah Recreation Center property and the community is invited to come learn more about the proposed plans today. A Rec Center Expansion Design Review Open House is being held today from 5 to 7pm in the Rec Center conference room. Also of note, the pool at […]

DWR: Remaining 2025 Deer/Elk Permits To Be Sold Beginning July 8

DWR: Remaining 2025 Deer/Elk Permits To Be Sold Beginning July 8

Jul 7, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you didn’t draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year, and you’re still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall, your last chance to obtain a big game permit begins tomorrow. “If you happened to miss the big game drawing or were unsuccessful, this is your […]

Duchesne County Commissioners Invite Citizen Input On General Plan Update

Duchesne County Commissioners Invite Citizen Input On General Plan Update

Jul 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commissioners want to hear from the citizens of Duchesne County as they go through the process of updating the 2025 Duchesne County General Plan. The Commissioners visited the Evans Family Media studios to discuss the General Plan and how the community can get involved. “Our master plan guides our planning into the […]

Lodore Camp Fire Update

Lodore Camp Fire Update

Jul 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Lodore Camp Fire that was discovered on July 1st east of the Green River and just south of the Lodore Campground within Dinosaur National Monument is 90% contained as of Wednesday evening. “The fire became established on the east and west sides of the river overnight, but firefighters were able to access and engage […]

Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks Safety Tips

Jul 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Knowing fireworks restrictions for your area is a must before adding explosives to your celebrations this weekend. Another must is following safe practices. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has provided an excellent list of safety tips to follow. “Always check fire restrictions before lighting fireworks, as information about fire bans can change […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Message On Cases Of Measles In Utah

Uintah Basin Healthcare Message On Cases Of Measles In Utah

Jul 3, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared that out of an abundance of caution they are sharing information on symptoms of measles in order to keep the community informed. There have been 9 confirmed cases of measles in Utah and the Utah Department of Health & Human Services has shared the following recommendation: If you are experiencing […]