What should you do if you find a baby bird on the ground? The DWR has the answer. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests during spring thunderstorms. “They usually chirp and call from the nest, waiting for their parents to bring food to them,” said Blair Stringham, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources migratory game bird program coordinator.
Month: May 2021
Senator Mike Lee Responds to President Biden’s Address to Congress in Interview
Utah Senator Mike Lee took time out for the citizens of the Uintah Basin on Friday in an interview on Newstalk AM920 KVEL. President Biden’s address to Congress last week outlined his plans for nearly $6 trillion dollars in spending toward COVID relief, an Infrastructure Plan, and the American Families Plan.
Purchase Final, Uintah School District Moving Into New Building This Summer
Uintah School District announced Friday that the district’s purchase of the BHI building and property in Naples is complete. According to the announcement, the district purchased 26,668 square feet of offices, meeting rooms and storage space; 28,875 square feet of heated indoor bus storage; additional shop space for district vehicles; and 11 acres of property for $9,794,780 dollars which came from the district’s Capital Outlay Fund.
Outlaw Trail Theater Announces 2021 Summer Show; Auditions This Week
For those invested in local community theater, the big question for the last 6 months has been what’s the Outlaw Trail Theater summer show going to be?!? Months into 2021 and just as hope was fading, a show announcement came through and auditions announced.
Uintah Middle Schools Hosting Virtual Music Night Tonight
The music teachers at Uintah and Vernal Middle Schools are inviting all students, parents and guardians to a Virtual Music Night tonight to learn about opportunities for students in band, choir, and orchestra next school year. This night is for all students who will be attending VMS or UMS next year and their parents/guardians.
DWR Reminds Public to Watch for Inspection Stations
It’s that time of year! Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers will be conducting administrative checkpoints during busy boating weekends throughout the summer. They examine boats to ensure the drain plugs have been removed and have not been reinstalled.
Ute Indian Tribe and State of Utah Formalize Agreement Concerning Ute Children
The Ute Indian Tribe announced in a press release that on April 22nd the Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee formally approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Utah to memorialize the mutual commitment of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation and the State of Utah, by and through their respective governmental agencies of Ute Family Services and Utah’s Licensing, Division of Child and Family Services, to work together to establish joint policies and procedures pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act to protect Ute Indian children…
This Week at TriCounty Health Department
This week at TriCounty Health Department: COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be offered but the COVID shootout drive through vaccination events are over. Those interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccination will just need to call the health department to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine.
First Responders Join Lapoint Elementary’s Annual Walk to School Day
Lapoint Elementary set an example of healthy living last week. Uintah School District shared that Thursday's beautiful spring weather provided the perfect backdrop for students, family, community members and local first responders to join Lapoint Elementary staff in the school's annual Walk to School Day.
Uintah County Encourages Community Involvement in Downtown Vernal Planning
Uintah County issued a press release last week stating that the county is pleased to be a partner and support Vernal City with their Downtown Revitalization Planning Process. “Uintah County participates on the committee and is an active participant in the process.





