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All Dogs Welcome At Uintah County Fair Dog Show

All Dogs Welcome At Uintah County Fair Dog Show

Aug 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Any dog can be a dog show dog! That has been the focus of 9-year-old Gracey McKee as she and her father have taken on the challenge of organizing the Uintah County Fair Dog Show coming up on August 19th. The pair had been keeping an eye out for information on this year’s dog show […]

Duchesne County Sheriff Issues Call To Families With Special Needs Children

Duchesne County Sheriff Issues Call To Families With Special Needs Children

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker has a message and invitation for parents and guardians of special needs children. The letter states, “The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office seeks your assistance in fostering a safer and more supportive environment for children in our community with special needs. Your insights and collaboration are invaluable to us. We recognize […]

Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Ashley National Forest Shares Reminders For Hunters

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hunters are being asked to learn or relearn the basic rules of the Forest ahead of hunting season. Ashley National Forest has asked hunters to “please ensure that you have a safe backstop behind your target” and to remember that shooting firearms or archery equipment is not allowed in campgrounds on the Ashley National Forest. […]

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Business of The Month

Larry Peterson purchased Basin Rentals in 1984 from Norman Kitchen. It was located on Hwy 40 where Fossil RV is now. His son Craig Peterson started working with his dad Larry when he was 18 years old. They moved to a new location where Basin Appliance is located and was there until the late 80s […]

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Outstanding Public Service Award

Carson’s involvement with Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo began as a 6-year-old in the Mutton Busting and continued as a teenager by assisting the judges during the rough stock events and barrel racing. Carson joined the rodeo committee and board of directors in 2016 as the Treasurer and continues to serve in this role, in addition […]

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Opportunity To See Perseid Meteor Shower Continues

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

2023 has delivered some really great meteor showers but the best could easily be the Perseid Meteor Shower. Unlike last year, which had diminished views due to a bright moon, this year has a peak exactly halfway between two full moons. This means that the Perseids shower is peaking when the moon will only have […]

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Uintah County Library Offering a Week Long Spanish Class

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Over 41 million people aged five or older speak Spanish at home with estimates ranging to over 50 million when you include native speakers, heritage language speakers, and second-language speakers. If you have had the desire to learn Spanish, the Uintah County Library has an opportunity for you this week. An Introduction to Spanish Class […]

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms In Several Northeastern Utah Waterbodies

Aug 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The threat from Harmful Algal Blooms is present in at least three waterbodies in northeastern Utah. A Harmful Algal Bloom means that algae is in the water that may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. TriCounty Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory at both Crouse and Matt Warner Reservoirs […]

Ute girls volleyball breeze to straight set victory at Cyprus

Ute girls volleyball breeze to straight set victory at Cyprus

Aug 14, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute girls volleyball team started their season last Thursday traveling to Cyprus to take on the Lady Pirates. Cassie Halverson was named player of the game with Brinlee Grippin and Lindsey Stewart contributing some keys plays, as the Utes easily handled the Lady Pirates in three straight sets. They Utes will travel to Juab […]

Lady Ute soccer team suffers close loss at Salem

Lady Ute soccer team suffers close loss at Salem

Aug 14, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Uintah girls soccer team traveled to Salem Hills last Thursday. McKenzie White scored two goals and Desi Bolton one, but the undefeated Lady SkyHawks manged one more goal, beating the Utes 4-3. The Utes travel to Waterford and St. Joseph Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Tough Loss for Uintah football against Duchesne

Tough Loss for Uintah football against Duchesne

Aug 14, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute boys football team kicked off the season last Friday night hosting the tough Duchesne Eagles. The Utes took the early lead on a Dauthan Flores Field Goal, but the Eagles responded in the second quarter with two touchdowns. At the close of the first half the Utes tightened the score with a 28 […]

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