Uintah School District shared on Friday afternoon that they had eight active cases of COVID-19 district wide since classes resumed on Monday. Their announcement stated that it is important to remember that these cases represent only individuals who were in a school or other district building while they were symptomatic or considered contagious.
Month: January 2021
Brothers Show Appreciation for Local Law Enforcement With Unique Gift
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took to social media over the weekend to share their appreciation for some very thoughtful and unique gifts they received. “Officers were greeted [Friday] by Johnny and Crystal Conover bearing gifts of appreciation; handmade by their 15-year-old sons Cameron and Kyle for officers and staff members,” shared the Sheriff’s Office.
Residents Encouraged to Continue Reducing Ozone-Forming Emissions
The Uinta Basin Ozone Alert system shared a new report on Sunday encouraging residents to continue to reduce ozone-forming emissions for the duration of the week. While under normal circumstances an end-of-episode alert would likely have been issued, inversion conditions continue.
Discovery Channel Featuring Uintah County with ‘Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch’
The Discovery Channel is presenting a show that features the Uintah County area. What could it possibly be about? The show is entitled “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch” and is about Duane Ollinger, his son Chad, and a small team looking for gold and buried treasure in the Basin.
Congressman Blake Moore on Electoral College Certification Vote and Economic Hardship in the Uintah Basin
Newly sworn in for Utah Congressional District #1, Congressman Blake Moore gave a live interview Thursday on Newstalk KVEL AM920 and 104.5FM radio that is now available on BasinNow.com. Congressman Moore’s first few days in office were eventful, including taking part in the electoral college certification vote affirming Joe Biden as President-elect in the early morning hours on January 7th.
Tri-County Area COVID-19 Transmission Level Update (1/7/21 – 1/12/21)
The TriCounty Health District is still in the same COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels. Uintah County and Duchesne County remain at the High Transmission Level and Daggett County is in the Low Transmission Level. According to TriCounty Health’s press release on Thursday, this means Uintah County had been in high transmission for 70 days, Duchesne County for 70 days and Daggett County in the low transmission level for 86 days.
Vernal Chamber Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Mike Wilkins
The Uintah County Clerk Auditor was recognized on Tuesday at the Vernal Chamber luncheon for his years of service to the community. The Chamber’s Public Relations Committee presented Mike Wilkins with the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award.
Free Radon Test Kits Available Through TriCounty Health Department
January is National Radon Action Month and TriCounty Health Department is making it easy for locals to test their homes. According to a TriCounty Health press release, elevated levels of radon are found in 1 in 3 Utah homes that are tested. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is known as a slow “silent killer,” because while it is tasteless, odorless, and invisible to the naked eye,
Roosevelt City Ice Rink Ready for Launch of Winterfest 2021
Roosevelt City’s Winterfest 2021 will include a variety of activities but among the most anticipated is the outdoor ice skating rink. The City shared a fun time lapse video to their Facebook page on Wednesday showing the process of creating the giant rink at the Constitution Park.
Uintah High School, Student of the Week: Steicy Avelar Rodriquez
Uintah High School Student of the Week: Steicy Avelar Rodriquez