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Uintah Recreation Hosting 10 Week Health Challenge

Uintah Recreation Hosting 10 Week Health Challenge

Feb 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

From hosting a polar plunge to the fun of country swing night, Uintah Special Service District 1 is keeping the community busy with activities to suit a variety of interests. That said, they haven’t forgotten the role of the Uintah Community Center as a facility that promotes the physical health of the community as evidenced […]

Uintah School District Announces Teen Center Project For Uintah High School

Uintah School District Announces Teen Center Project For Uintah High School

Feb 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A teen center project was preliminarily approved by the Uintah School Board during a special meeting last week as one of the district’s capital projects for the upcoming fiscal year. According to an announcement from the district, funding for the project includes a $40,000 dollar grant in matching funds from The Policy Project, a Utah-based […]

Sweetwater County Sheriff Asks For Help Identifying Vehicle In Hit And Run

Sweetwater County Sheriff Asks For Help Identifying Vehicle In Hit And Run

Feb 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Law enforcement agencies are recruiting the help of the public more and more often because it often results in the tips needed to keep an investigation going. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a vehicle from a recent hit-and-run case that took place north of Rock Springs. The surveillance […]

Basin Nation Concert Series Invites Instrumentalists

Basin Nation Concert Series Invites Instrumentalists

Feb 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A fantastic collaboration between music programs in the Duchesne County School District and Uintah Basin musicians is almost here. The event includes music programs from Roosevelt Junior High School, and Altamont, Union, and Duchesne High Schools. “The Duchesne County School District secondary music team is so excited about this opportunity we have planned for musicians […]

Future Outdoorsmen Expo At Western Park This Weekend

Future Outdoorsmen Expo At Western Park This Weekend

Feb 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The time has arrived for an epic good time at the Western Park for budding outdoorsmen. The Future Outdoorsman Expo is happening today and tomorrow at the Western Park and while there is plenty for grown outdoorsmen to enjoy, one attraction for youth is expected to be the highlight. The event features a massive fishing […]

Rangely Seeks Volunteers For ‘Ride The Rockies 2024’

Rangely Seeks Volunteers For ‘Ride The Rockies 2024’

Feb 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ride the Rockies, a major bicycle tour in the U.S., has announced its route that includes much of western Colorado and the Town of Rangely is looking for recruits to help with their part of hosting the event. This year’s 409 mile route will accommodate over 2000 riders from all 50 states and several foreign […]

March 5th Primary Election And Presidential Poll Update

March 5th Primary Election And Presidential Poll Update

Feb 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Those receiving ballots for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election should have received them in the mail by now but remember, only the Democratic ballots for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election are arriving in mailboxes. The Uintah County Clerk Auditor Office shared this week that any issues or concerns can be reported to their office and […]

Uintah High Theatre’s ‘Something Rotten’ Opening Next Week

Uintah High Theatre’s ‘Something Rotten’ Opening Next Week

Feb 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Being called one of the cleverest shows to hit the Uintah High School stage, Uintah Theatre’s ‘Something Rotten’ opens next week. ‘Something Rotten’ is a witty musical comedy set during the Renaissance in which a theatre troupe is struggling to find success in the large and looming shadow of William Shakespeare. “The show is a […]

BLM Proposes Wild Horse Gather North Of Green River In Wyoming

BLM Proposes Wild Horse Gather North Of Green River In Wyoming

Feb 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Public input is being welcomed on a proposal to gather wild horses in the Wyoming White Mountain Herd Management Area north of Green River as part of the Rock Springs Field Office. According to the BLM, the appropriate management level for this area is 205 to 300 wild horses but a survey completed in 2022 […]

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Porcupine Viewing Day Coming Up

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Porcupine Viewing Day Coming Up

Feb 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has teamed up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer a special viewing event of one of Utah’s sleepy and pokey native residents, the porcupine. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that this new wildlife viewing event will be a fun and unique opportunity “ to see […]

Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural Hospital For 8th Consecutive Year

Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural Hospital For 8th Consecutive Year

Feb 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center has once again been named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. This is the 8th consecutive year that Ashley Regional has received this designation and a press release credits the providers and staff who provide top-tier patient care every day. “The team is meticulously focused on high-quality patient care,” shares […]