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Roosevelt City Shares Snow Shoveling Tips

Roosevelt City Shares Snow Shoveling Tips

Jan 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The snow keeps coming and shoveling could count as a part time job now for most Uintah Basin residents. Roosevelt City has shared some tips from stormwater professionals that are supposed to help alleviate demands on the city storm water system, recharge ground water, and filter pollutants in the snow melt. Ready for this? When […]

TriCounty Health Adding Tai Chi Class In Roosevelt

TriCounty Health Adding Tai Chi Class In Roosevelt

Jan 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A class designed to accommodate any body type will soon reach more Uintah Basin community members. TriCounty Health Department has been offering a ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention’ class every Tuesday in Vernal and it will also be offered in Roosevelt starting on January 18th. The classes have sitting routines and standing routines […]

BLM RAC Meeting Next Week In Vernal

BLM RAC Meeting Next Week In Vernal

Jan 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council is coming up next week in Vernal. Items on the planned agenda include an overview of District-planning efforts, updates to the wild horse and burro program, projects for lands and realty, a review of Dingell Act implementations, and other issues as appropriate. Utah […]

Legislative Affairs Committee Presentation Given At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Legislative Affairs Committee Presentation Given At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

his year’s Utah Legislative session is getting underway and that means local efforts are also underway to ensure that Uintah Basin interests are represented. Steve Evans, Vernal Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee member, presented on these efforts during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Evans explained that rural communities are losing their legislative influence due to redistricting and unprecedented […]

Duchesne County Recognizes Contributions Of Search And Rescue Volunteers

Duchesne County Recognizes Contributions Of Search And Rescue Volunteers

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Volunteers with Duchesne County Search and Rescue were recognized this month for their dedicated service to the community. In 2022, the organization was called for service in 13 searches for a total of 197 hours with an additional 270 hours of training. Sheriff Travis Tucker gave out appreciation awards and service awards. Among the long […]

Efforts Continue On East Fork Emergency Watershed Protection Project

Efforts Continue On East Fork Emergency Watershed Protection Project

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Like so many wildfires, the burn scar and damage from the East Fork Fire that took place in 2020 in Duchesne County continues to be addressed. Duchesne County Emergency Manager Director Mike Lefler provided an update on the East Fork Emergency Watershed Protection project during a Commission meeting this month. The road department is utilizing […]

Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Warning Signs To Watch For Of Those Considering Suicide

Jan 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It takes a community to watch for signs to help prevent suicide as instances continue to grow. Live On Utah teaches that it is important to recognize the risks and familiarize ourselves with the warning signs. Pay attention to recent events in others’ lives like the death of a loved one, a serious health condition, […]

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