Month: October 2021

A cyclist traversing the United States for a special cause is making his way through the Uintah Basin after the weather curtailed his route that would have taken him north through Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

While some might consider it out of reach, UBTech President Aaron K. Weight recently announced to faculty, staff, and the board of trustees his lofty 2030 vision for the school. The vision, and ultimately challenge, is to award 1,000 certificates annually by the year 2030, further promoting local economic development.

This week’s Give’m Health segment on Eagle Country KLCY 105.5FM got to the heart of a very important topic and a class coming up to educate the public on the topic. Wastewater and septic systems was the focus of the Give’m Health segment and is the topic of this month’s Environmental Health virtual class through the health department website.

The regular season for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is winding down and they have released the standings. Sitting in the top fifteen all-around cowboys are three Utahnns and two locals making it in the big time.

A man known for his years of service has been named the recipient of the Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award. Marty Young and his family came to Vernal in 2001 when he became the senior minister of the Vernal Christian Church.

While there has been a shift in Scouting since some major changes to Boy Scouts of America in the last few years that hasn’t stopped amazing youth from achieving great things through the Scouting programs locally.

County officials from across the United States have arrived in Utah for the 2021 NACo Western Interstate Region Conference this week and things are getting kicked off in eastern Utah. The conference starts in Salt Lake City on Wednesday but today conference goers that registered in advance are on a full-day tour to the Uintah Basin as part of NACo’s Rural Action Caucus.

If the enthusiasm of the cast is any indication, ‘The Curious Savage’, opening this week at Vernal Theatre: LIVE, may be your favorite straight play you’re just now hearing about. All involved emphasize how much heart the show has and how easy it is to fall in love with.

A Doctor who has provided care for the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals, and Washington Capitals and previously provided sideline coverage for the NFL is now caring for the citizens of the Uintah Basin. Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Monday that Dr. Timothy Hawkes will be offering orthopedic surgical services and sports medicine for patients.