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Community Mourning Loss Of Young Man Killed In Highway 40 Crash

Community Mourning Loss Of Young Man Killed In Highway 40 Crash

Feb 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a young man who was killed in a crash on Highway 40 in Uintah County on Monday morning. UBTech was given permission to share the young man’s identity. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share a student, Chance Smith, passed away yesterday in a […]

Razorback Suckers Produced At Stewart Lake Double The Amount Of Last Decade

Razorback Suckers Produced At Stewart Lake Double The Amount Of Last Decade

Jan 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

2022 was a record year for the endangered Green River razorback sucker population. The fish is under consideration for downlisting from an endangered to a threatened species and the jump in population will support that effort. The Bureau of Reclamation announced last week that 3,294 wild-spawned razorback suckers were produced at Stewart Lake near Jensen […]

New Roosevelt Library Opens To The Public

New Roosevelt Library Opens To The Public

Jan 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The new Roosevelt Library is open for business and the community and library staff are plenty excited. The library has resumed their regular hours, opening at 9am, and are ready to serve the public. There are a few things still in process. Duchesne County Library Director shares that they are preparing the 3D printer and […]

Author Event Has Over 300 Residents In Uintah County Participate

Author Event Has Over 300 Residents In Uintah County Participate

Jan 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An author event had a widespread impact in Uintah County last week. Over 300 residents participated with author and speaker Nicholas Townsend Smith as he introduced them to his “Giants” program. This included teaching schoolchildren from two different local schools and their teachers, juvenile system children, the Innovation Hub, and inmates at Uintah County Jail. […]

Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference On Horizon For Next Month

Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference On Horizon For Next Month

Jan 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference is coming up next month and those interested in attending need to get registered. The two-day conference has a great reputation for providing excellent training on topics from rural healthcare to responder mental health but is also popular for the competitions. Will Gold Cross Ambulance keep the traveling bed […]

Second Fatal Crash On Same Stretch Of Highway 40 This Winter Season

Second Fatal Crash On Same Stretch Of Highway 40 This Winter Season

Jan 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A driver was tragically killed Monday morning while traveling westbound on Highway 40 in Uintah County. This was the second fatal crash during slick conditions in this area this winter season. According to Utah Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched on Monday, January 30th, at 7:11am to a fatal traffic collision near milepost 137 on US-40. […]

Uintah Girls Wrestling Win Region 7 Title

Uintah Girls Wrestling Win Region 7 Title

Jan 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a great season so far for the Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team who have been named the Region 7 champions. The team received their trophy before the home dual against Wasatch High on January 20th. They beat Wasatch, then traveled to the Utah Duals State Championships the next day at Westlake High. They […]

Authorities Urge Ice Safety During Any Winter Activities On And Around Water

Authorities Urge Ice Safety During Any Winter Activities On And Around Water

Jan 30, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has a message for anyone planning some winter water fun: There is no such thing as safe ice. “Water levels in reservoirs like Flaming Gorge change constantly,” shares the Sheriff’s announcement. “Add to that subtle weather shifts affecting wind, freezing and thawing patterns, and the reality is that ice conditions can […]

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