In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ute Indian Tribal Business Committee announced that it has taken action against “a group of terminated mixed-bloods calling themselves the Uintah Band of Shoshone Indians or Uintah Utah of Indians of Utah or Uinta Valley Shoshone Tribe.”
Month: September 2016
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Open House
Cue the lights! Cue the music! The age of live theatre and performing arts has arrived for the Basin to enjoy. Vernal’s historic downtown movie theatre has been transformed into a community performing arts hot spot and the chance for a tour and hours of free entertainment are within reach.
Road Work Planned in Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for road work in September and October. Work is scheduled for the Blind Stream Road(Forest Service Road 135) from September 7th through the 12th.
New Appointment Made to TriCounty Board of Health
A respected community member known for many years of clinical nursing experience has been appointed to the TriCounty Board of Health. Just months into her retirement from the Uintah School District, Shanna Wheeler accepted the appointment to the Board of Health, bringing with her 42 years of nursing experience.
State Education Initiative Announced at Energy Summit
A state education initiative was announced for the first time during the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Wednesday. The Utah Energy and Minerals Education Initiative features an online hub for K through 12 curriculum as well as higher education scholarships, research funding and annual events.
Vernal Man Who Made Bomb Threat Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges
A Vernal man who threatened to use a bomb at a local business pleaded guilty of lesser charges this week in 8th District Court. According to court documents, 38-year-old Joel Micah Lyda had gone into a local establishment and told an acquaintance that he was upset about a recent arrest and based on the outcome of that case he was planning to make a bomb in order to “get even”.
Governor Herbert Praises Basin during Uintah Basin Energy Summit
Governor Gary Herbert was among the opening speakers of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit that kicked off Wednesday at the Uintah Conference Center. In his remarks, Governor Herbert stated that energy resources in the Uintah Basin have as much potential as “anywhere in North America.”