RSV has been on the rise this sick season for young and old. Respiratory Therapy Director Buz Fletcher with Ashley Regional Medical Center confirms that RSV started early this year, in October versus when it usually does in January.
Month: December 2021
Local College Student Named USU TEAL ‘Undergraduate Researcher Of The Year’
Vernal native Ashlyn Birchell is working hard and making the most of her time as a student at USU and the leadership in her department has noticed. Ashlyn was notified just before Christmas that she has been selected as the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year for the USU Teacher Education And Leadership Department.
How To Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree
Vernal City has an easy way to recycle your live Christmas tree but if you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Some people choose to keep their tree and turn it into a winter bird feeder.
Tate Family Brings North Pole To Uintah Basin With ‘Santa’s Angels’ Tradition
A local couple’s cherished holiday tradition that started 20 years ago has grown into an amazing operation all focused on helping families in need experience a magical Christmas. To see them in costume you wouldn’t know it but Matt and Alina Tate are in their early 40’s and yet they’ve been at this for two decades.
Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Award For Saving Infant’s Life While On Duty
A sheriff’s deputy out of Sweetwater County, Wyoming received a much deserved award this week during the Sweetwater County Commission meeting. On the night of October 7th, Deputy Chris Sutton responded to a report of a baby choking on food in the car. Upon arrival, Deputy Sutton assessed that the 7-month-old infant was conscious but not breathing and was starting to turn red.
Applications Being Accepted For Vacant Vernal City Council Seat
Vernal City residents interested in applying for the vacant City Council seat, listen up: Those applying must submit a letter of interest that can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to Vernal City Recorder Roxanne Behunin. Candidate interviews will be held during the Vernal City Council meeting on January 19th where regular business will be handled first with the interviews to follow.
What’s Next For Uinta Basin Railway? Attend Upcoming Meeting To Find Out
Many are excited by the news that the Uinta Basin Railway received final approval from the Surface Transportation Board. For those interested, a meeting is coming up to hear first hand what this means and what comes next. The Roosevelt Business Alliance is hosting the meeting at the Crossroads Senior Center in Roosevelt on January 11th.
Winter Storm Warning: Travel Discouraged
If you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas you are in luck! Fresh snow and a lot of it is forecast for the region. Uintah County Emergency Management is getting the word out of a winter storm warning in effect from 11:00am on Thursday through 11pm on Friday,
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Closes ‘Christmas Carol’ With 200th Season Performance
Always a community favorite during the holidays, Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s run of ‘A Christmas Carol’ has been a success. The closing night production on Wednesday was made especially memorable as it was the theatre’s 200th season performance since opening 5 ½ years ago.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Report First Wolf Kill In 70 Years
A wolf kill of livestock in north western Colorado has been confirmed. According to the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the confirmed kill of a 500 pound purebred heifer was discovered near the town of Walden. This was the first confirmed wolf kill of livestock in over 70 years in the state of Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the existence of wolves in northern Colorado in early 2021.