It has been a difficult time in the world and in our community, and difficult decisions have been made. One such decision is the cancellation of the 2020 Uintah County Fair. Uintah County made the announcement on Monday stating that the decision was made for several reasons.
Month: April 2020
State Considering Downgrade in Status from High to Moderate Risk; Local Report
Utah leaders are meeting this week as they seriously consider downgrading the Utah Leads Together state status from High Risk to Moderate Risk. Utah epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn explained during Monday’s COVID-19 state press conference that while cases continue to go up, the rate of cases is going down.
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Helping to Measure Mercury in the Atmosphere
The National Science Foundation has given a grant to study mercury in the atmosphere and the impact it has on ecosystems and on human health. The grant will involve multiple institutions including Colorado College, University of Colorado, University of Utah, and our very own Utah State University Uintah Basin’s Bingham Research Center.
Uintah High Student Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalist
The high achievements of a Uintah High student are receiving some much deserved recognition. Uintah High School announced last week that Jared Connelly has been selected as one of the semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition.
BLM Urges All to Be Safe and Responsible When Shooting Outdoors
The Bureau of Land Management is reminding all to be safe and responsible stewards of the land if you choose to enjoy target and recreational shooting outdoors as the weather warms up. The following guidelines are for all to follow: Only shoot in safe areas. Know your target and beyond! Pay attention to closed shooting areas.
New Case of COVID-19 in Duchesne County
There is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Duchesne County. As of the Sunday evening COVID-19 Situational Update on www.tricountyhealth.com, there is now a total of 11 confirmed cases with an overall total of 6 in Uintah County, 5 in Duchesne County, 0 in Daggett County, and 0 with the Ute Indian Tribe.
Man Arrested Again For Exposing Self to Children in Duchesne County
A man has been charged in Duchesne County’s 8th District Court with repeated lewd acts involving children in Duchesne County. 55-year-old Robert Vincent Zickella was charged last week with three counts of 3rd Degree Felony Lewdness (With Prior Offense) Involving a Child for an incident on April 19th.
Class of 2020 USU Uintah Basin’s Largest Graduating Class
USU Uintah Basin is celebrating its largest graduating class to date. The Class of 2020 has 153 graduates made up of students who have earned 67 associate, 55 bachelor’s, 23 master’s degrees, and one graduate certificate.
Thousands Participate in Second Week of ‘Cruisin’ During COVID’ Event
A traffic jam in Vernal isn’t a common site but was a welcome one on Friday night during the Cruisin’ During COVID event on Highway 40. The event, in its second week, had a huge turnout! “I would estimate several thousand people [participated],” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp.
Use Caution on Colorado Highway 64 as Massive Sheep Operation Continues East
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is asking travelers to use caution on Colorado’s Highway 64 as the Theos Swallow Fork Ranch is in the middle of a two week journey moving a massive group of sheep east to Meeker.