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Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A lowering population of kokanee salmon at Flaming Gorge is a major topic for local anglers and one that wildlife officials say will take a long term plan to address. The Division of Wildlife Resources reported this week that DWR personnel have only been able to collect about 50% of the eggs needed to restock Utah waterbodies […]

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur, Colorado isn’t the same sleepy town you may remember. Growth was promised when the original settlement called Baxter Flats was renamed Dinosaur. While that change didn’t necessarily help, growth and money came decades later after the town decided to allow cannabis retail in 2016. The town now has four cannabis stores that are clumped […]

Suspect Found Laying On Highway 40; Booked On Sexual Battery Charge

Suspect Found Laying On Highway 40; Booked On Sexual Battery Charge

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Officers located a man accused of rape in a dangerous location on Sunday. Law enforcement responded to a call of alleged sexual battery in West Roosevelt on October 8th shortly after 9pm and the accused was found laying in the middle of Highway 40. When approached, the man admitted to the accusations and he was […]

Utah State Treasurer Presenting Tonight On ESG Agenda Targeting The Country

Utah State Treasurer Presenting Tonight On ESG Agenda Targeting The Country

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce is providing an opportunity tonight to hear from Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks on an important topic. Mr. Oaks wants to help everyone understand the current ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agendas being used to penalize businesses when they seek financing from leaders. Oaks says the ESG policies are […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Educating The Public On Suicide Prevention

Uintah Basin Healthcare Educating The Public On Suicide Prevention

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Suicide is a major public health concern and Uintah Basin Healthcare is doing their part to educate the public. In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people. Suicide is complicated and tragic but often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide […]

DiaBESTIES Starts Monthly Meetings Back Up

DiaBESTIES Starts Monthly Meetings Back Up

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A support group for kids with Type 1 Diabetes and their families has started back up. Stephanie Adams started the group DiaBESTIES on her way home from Primary Children’s Hospital after her daughter MaKayla was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of nine years old. “I started the group DiaBESTIES to help build […]

Dinosaur National Monument Visitor Center Closing For Upgrades

Dinosaur National Monument Visitor Center Closing For Upgrades

Oct 9, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Dinosaur National Monument Visitor Center will be closing in 2 weeks to undergo construction. National Park Service shares that the construction project, totaling approximately $577,000 dollars, is to improve the heating and cooling system. “The project includes replacing the current duct work and installing a new heating and cooling system,” shares the announcement. “The […]

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