On May 1st, the Environmental Protection Agency announced areas of nonattainment for ozone pollution including parts of the Uintah Basin in Duchesne and Uintah County. Director of the USU Bingham Research Center Seth Lyman explains that “the designation made was Marginal which is the lowest and least onerous of the possible nonattainment classifications.
Month: May 2018
Beekeeping Class at Library for All Experience Levels
Beekeeping has become a growing hobby for many Uintah Basin residents and there is a great resource at the library for all experience levels. Bee hobbyist Justin Mills heads up a beekeeping club, the Uintah Beekeepers, that meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Uintah County Library.
Deterioration at Red Fleet State Park Dinosaur Track Site Due to Human Impact
Red Fleet State Park has identified a growing issue and is asking for the public’s help. According to the Red Fleet announcement, the dinosaur track site is deteriorating due to individuals throwing rocks, many containing dinosaur tracks, into the water over the past 6 months.
Delays Expected in Indian Canyon During UDOT Resurfacing
Drivers can expect delays when traveling through Indian Canyon. UDOT began a resurfacing project of an 11-mile section of U.S. 191 on Monday, April 30th. The work has begun at the junction of U.S. 6 and 191 and will run to Jones Hollow at approximately milepost 271.
Inspirational Film ‘How I Conquer’ Shares Vernal Double Amputee’s Story
Sidney Smith is well known in the Vernal community and beyond. He and his family can be seen with friends at the ballpark or at other local events. Sidney is respected in the local business community and he is also well known in local fitness and race training circles.
Rail Feasibility Study Underway Through 7 County Infrastructure Coalition
Movement continues as the option of adding rail in the Uintah Basin running east into Colorado is explored. Mike McKee, Director of the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition, presented on the topic at the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday.
Union Boys Tennis Team Take First in Region Tournament
The Union High boys tennis team played in the region tournament on Friday, April 27th at Liberty Park. The Cougars went undefeated into the tournament in region play
Utah Wildlife Board Approves Increase in Big Game Hunting Permits
The Utah Wildlife Board met on Thursday and approved permit numbers for this fall’s hunts with an increase in permits for buck deer, buck pronghorn, bull moose, and bighorn sheep thanks to the healthy wildlife populations.
Altamont High School National Honor Society Day of Service
Armed with 10 gallons of paint and boxes of brushes and rollers, the Altamont High School National Honor Society chapter set out to complete their day of service on Thursday, April 26th. For their project this year, they chose to take steps to fix up the Altamont rodeo grounds.
Teen Outreach Program Using Photography to Highlight Local Youth
TOP or the Teen Outreach Program in Uintah County has found a unique way to highlight the youth in their program supported by TriCounty Health Department. The ‘TOP in a Box Art Show’ uses photography to show the world through the eyes of these outstanding youth.