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Town Of Rangely Announces Stage 3 Water Restrictions
The Town of Rangely, Colorado has announced Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Also, due to the severe water shortage in the White River, the Town of Rangely is adjusting the outdoor watering schedule.
Auditions Invited For New Season Of Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra
A new season is getting underway for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and talented young string musicians are invited to audition. For audition information, email ubycomusic@gmail.com.
Slough Canyon Fire Estimated At 536 Acres, 0% Contained
Smoke from the lightning-caused Slough Canyon Fire is visible in the Uintah Basin. The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands.
Zane Fire Burning In Remote Area Of Uintah County
A new wildfire is burning in Uintah County in a remote area of the Book Cliffs. Utah Fire Info shared that the Zane Fire was discovered on Wednesday afternoon on McCook Ridge burning on Bureau of Land Management land.
Uintah High English Teacher Receives Excellence In Education Award
A Uintah High School English teacher has been selected as an Excellence in Education award winner by the Utah Education Association. Amanda Muffler will be recognized at the UEA Banterra Bank Superstars in Education Awards Banquet.
TriCounty Health Offers Back To School Pedestrian Safety Tips
School is back in session across the Uintah Basin and TriCounty Health Department is encouraging parents and guardians to review pedestrian safety with their children for safe travel to and from school. Use crosswalks and sidewalks!
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Congratulations to Hayzel Tapoof
Local royalty are always busy serving and representing our area so well with the latest example of this being Hayzel Tapoof. Hayzel was crowned Native American Events Princess over the weekend at the 13th Annual Celebration of the People Powwow in West Valley City. Hayzel served as Miss Uintah High Native American Princess last school year. Congratulations Hayzel Tapoof, this year’s Native American Events Princess!
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