The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is welcoming auditioners as their third season will start this fall. The organization has gained attention since its inception as a fantastic opportunity for young musicians. “We are growing every year,” shares Executive Director Brad Vanfleet.
Month: July 2018
UBTech Competes Well at SkillsUSA Competition
UBTech students are proving their professional skills on a national stage. Four students who competed at the National SkillsUSA event came out with wins. “We have a national medalist and three returning champions who improved their placement over last year,” shares UBTech vice president of Instruction Tammy Wilkerson.
Dollar Ridge Fire 85 Percent Contained; Hot Spots Continue
Day 16 of the Dollar Ridge Fire saw a jump in containment and a chunk of the firefighters moving on to more urgent fires. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that as of 8:42pm on Monday night, the Dollar Ridge Fire reached 85 percent containment and there are now a total of 474 fire personnel.
Cougars Thriving in Utah; DWR Recommending Increase in Hunting Permits
Cougars are doing well in Utah and as a result, the Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending more hunting permits for this fall. Last season, 581 permits were issued in the state and in the upcoming season, 653 permits may be given out.
Previous President of UBATC Promoted to VP of USU Regional Campuses
A previous President of the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is moving up the leadership ranks of Utah State University. USU announced on Wednesday that David Woolstenhulme has been appointed as Vice President of Regional Campuses. Woolstenhulme was the President of UBATC from 2012 to 2014.
Duchesne County Commissioners Offer Trailer Removal Program to Victims
An offer made to those impacted by the Dollar Ridge Fire could really make a difference as clean up efforts are underway. According to Duchesne County Planning and Zoning Director Mike Hyde, the Duchesne County Commissioners have agreed to offer the county’s popular trailer removal program to property owners impacted by the Dollar Ridge Fire.
Air Quality Update; Smoke Still Lingering
Many Basin residents were surprised and alarmed by the smokey haze and visible ash that fell after the Dollar Ridge Fire started and thankfully the skies look much clearer now than before. This doesn’t, however, mean that air quality isn’t still affected “The smoke is a lot less than it has been but we still have some wildfire smoke in the area and particulate matter levels are still higher than would be normal without wildfires,” shares USU-Uintah Basin Bingham Research Center Director Seth Lyman.
Dollar Ridge Fire Update
As of Sunday, the Dollar Ridge Fire is 65 percent contained and was last mapped at 56,734 acres with 808 fire personnel on the job. Most of the fire area received rain over the weekend and the rain, along with cloudy conditions, made for minimal fire activity.
Domestic Violence Incident in Uintah County Ends With One Injured, One Dead
A domestic violence incident in Uintah County over the weekend ended with one person seriously injured and one person dead. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a family fight on Saturday night at 10:40pm at the Canyon Villas Townhouses at 2425 West 500 North.
Bishop Introduces H.R. 6331, The Daylight Act
Do you have feelings about Daylight Savings? Well you’re not the only one. Representative Rob Bishop has introduced H.R. 6331, the Daylight Act, that would empower states to decide how they will observe daylight savings time. The legislation allows them to determine whether they will operate year round under daylight savings time or under standard time.