If you are looking for a chance to get your questions and concerns about the government heard, a great opportunity is scheduled for tomorrow. Senator Mike Lee’s staff will be holding mobile office hours in both Roosevelt and Vernal and all are invited to stop in to visit with them.
Month: January 2022
Governor Asks All Utahns With COVID Symptoms To Stay Home; School Update
On Thursday, Governor Cox announced that given the rapid spread of Omicron and the widespread availability of vaccines for school-aged kids, all Test-to-Stay programs were put on hold. The Governor emphasized the importance of staying home if someone is sick or has a positive COVID test result.
Pre-Order And Pickup For St. James Greater Catholic Church Spaghetti Dinner
Enjoying the St. James Greater Catholic Church spaghetti dinner is a cherished tradition for many in the Uintah Basin and it’s time to support that cause once again. The approach this year is keeping safety as a priority by utilizing online pre-orders and a drive through pick up.
Nights Out For Great Causes
If you need an excuse to put some nights out on the calendar then you are in luck. Two events are taking place at Vernal Theatre: LIVE in March and both are for great causes. Just a few months ago in November, the Madison family of Vernal lost everything they own in a house fire.
Uintah U’ettes Competing Well In 5A As Region Competition Approaches
Uintah High Athletics were proud to announce that the U’ettes are rising to the challenge of 5A competition: Uintah High U’ettes finished 4th overall this past weekend at the highly competitive Rocky Mountain Drill Invitational at Alta High School. The U’ettes dominated in the individual portion of the competition.
DWR Update: Possible “Wolf-Hybrid” Actually Pet German Shepherd Hit By Car
The Division of Wildlife Resources has an update on an animal originally believed to be a wolf by the man who found the animal but that wildlife officers believed was more likely a dog or wolf-hybrid. The DWR reported the following on Friday: The animal is actually a pet German shepherd dog that was hit and killed by a vehicle.
Students Supporting Massive Shoe Drive As Part Of Kindness Challenge
If you have shoes collecting dust that you can part with, Uintah Middle School would welcome a donation to their shoe drive as part of the national ‘15 Days of Kindness’ challenge. Students were motivated by Brian Williams, the founder of the ‘Think Kindness’ non-profit, who put on a high-energy assembly that encouraged the students to do acts of kindness every day.
Local Hospitals Busy And Encourage Locals To Follow Precautions
You’ve probably heard by now that the latest variant of COVID is highly contagious and making rounds in the Uintah Basin. Uintah Basin Healthcare reported that while they saw some decline in COVID, January is showing a new wave and all are encouraged to take precautions to slow the spread.
Roosevelt City Winterfest 2022
The main events of this year’s Roosevelt City Winterfest are taking place this week and there’s no better way to beat the January blues than to get involved. Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to avid skier and local dentist Dr. Doug Ogden who wanted to see a winter activity in Roosevelt that got more people outside.
USU Land Acknowledgement Statement For Uintah Basin Campus Locations
Land acknowledgement statements that Utah State University announced this month have been well received. USU Uintah Basin is only one of 25 campuses in the state and each campus had their own individualized statement crafted.