Roosevelt City businesses that haven’t yet heard about the current 2020 BEAR sub-grant opportunity are urged to listen up . Roosevelt City is working with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to offer grants of up to $1,000 dollars for Roosevelt City businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Month: May 2020
Amber Alert Cancelled in Duchesne County After Boy Found Safe
An Amber Alert issued out of Duchesne County on Wednesday was cancelled a short time later when the missing child was found safe.
Two Men Arrested and Charged in Duchesne County Oilfield Thefts
So far two men have been arrested and charged in a string of oilfield thefts that have taken place in Duchesne County.
BLM Conveys Ashley Springs Property to Uintah County
In a news release issued on May 19, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced the conveyance of 790 acres of public lands, known as Ashley Springs Property, over to Uintah County. “Protecting watersheds and aquifers is vital in this part of Utah and across the West.
Littering an Issue at Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County
The Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County are a popular fishing spot and the site has received increased use in recent days. Unfortunately, there are some not showing respect during their visit and littering has become an increasing problem. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that regional biologists visited the ponds on Tuesday to assess the area and see how the fish were doing.
Traffic Delays Expected During Cattle Drive in Rifle
Traffic delays are expected as a cattle drive moves through the Rifle area. Rifle Police Department has informed the public that significant traffic issues are anticipated as the herd will be traveling from the west along Highway 6 and will make the right to cross the river bridge along Highway 13.
Uintah Basin Food Pantries Grateful For Donations
It has been uplifting to hear the stories of how people around the world have been helping at this time. We do not need to look far, however, as the Uintah Basin Association of Governments Food Pantries have highlighted some people and groups that have been helping in the Basin already this month.
UBTech Announces Plans for Reopening
The UBTech Office of the President issued a letter to the community on Monday outlining their plans for reopening. “I am pleased to announce effective May 20th, UBTech campuses will begin enrolling students currently on the pre-registration and testing waitlist,” shares UBTech President Aaron Weight.
TriCounty Health Retracts Two COVID-19 Cases in Duchesne County
TriCounty Health Department announced Monday that additional testing has revealed that two Duchesne County COVID-19 cases were most likely false-positives and therefore they have retracted these two cases. The announcement explains that the cases were determined to be false-positives after the individuals agreed to undergo two additional viral tests and an antibody test which all came back negative.
Uintah Theatre Most Recognized at State Awards; Gus Scott Wins Best Actor
Uintah High Theatre had a truly successful theatre season and they have the awards to prove it. “Uintah was the most recognized at the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards on Saturday,” shares Uintah School District. “This event recognizes high school theatre productions and the people and elements that go into creating it.