Month: March 2017

Vernal City Manager Applicants Narrowed to Two

Two applicants are left in consideration for the Vernal City Manager position that will be vacated with Ken Bassett’s retirement this summer. Vernal City Finance Director Mike Davis and South Weber City Manager Thomas Smith remain in the running for the position. 

Local Leaders Feel Positive about Trump Picks

President Trump’s cabinet picks are generally finding support among Basin residents, including the support of local leaders. With public lands an ongoing issue in northeastern Utah, Trump’s pick of Montana Representative Ryan Zinke as the Secretary of the Interior has especially garnered attention. 

Swinging Bridge Repair Funding Coming Together

Swinging Bridge Repair Funding Coming Together

Who could forget the day in June of 2014 when a blue 10 ton tractor broke halfway through the Browns Park Swinging Bridge and sat suspended over the Green River? For over two years, Colorado officials have worked to secure funding that will enable the bridge to be repaired and fully functional again and the funding has finally come together.

Daggett County Centennial Celebrations to Kick Off

Daggett County Centennial Celebrations to Kick Off

It’s been an amazing 100 years and Daggett County plans to celebrate all year long! On July 31st, 1917, a vote was taken to approve the formation of Daggett County. The state legislature made the decision to separate the northern part of Uintah County into its own county and Manila was named as the county seat.

Locals Invited to Attend ‘Taking Control of Diabetes’ Conference

A road trip to the ‘Taking Control of Diabetes’ Conference in Salt Lake next month will be well worth the time of locals, shares TriCounty Health Department. According to TriCounty Health Educator Ferron Young, the health department is offering a scholarship for those wanting to attend the conference.

UBYCO Excited for 2017 Opportunities

The second concert for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is coming up but that is not the only exciting event this spring for the talented young group. In addition to the March 18th concert, the group is preparing to be featured in the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus concert on April 8th where they will play Pirates of the Caribbean side by side with the UBOC performers.

HB 117 Makes it Past Senate Committee

HB 117 Makes it Past Senate Committee

With the help of Uintah High School government students, House Bill 117 has now made it past the Senate Committee and will be on the Senate floor by next week. Representative Scott Chew brought the team of bright students on board for House Bill 117 that updates and amends the statute dealing with legal notices.

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