As of Thursday, February 24th, TriCounty Health Department reported 12,618 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date. As of that report, there had been 1 new COVID-19 related death in the previous 7 days and 6 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Month: February 2022
Uintah Hawks Shoe Parade Today; ALL Shoes Accepted
The students of Uintah Middle School are holding a shoe parade today on Aggie Blvd as they wrap up their shoe drive for orphaned children in Africa.
Criminal Mischief With Airsoft Projectile Shatters Business Window Downtown
With over 50 vendors and known as a cozy hang out spot, the Market On Main has a tribe behind it and that was evident after an unfortunate incident this week. Market On Main owner Trisha Sorenson started getting calls early Tuesday morning that her store’s large front window was shattered.
Family Escapes From House Fire
Thankfully there are no major injuries after a tragic house fire in Uintah County on Tuesday. Naples City Police Department shared that on February 22nd at 4:46pm the Vernal City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire of a home on 1500 East.
BEWARE: Letter Posing As Uintah County Tax Lien Enforcement A SCAM
Uintah County is urging the public to beware of a scam coming through ground mail and that has been mailed to multiple county residents. The envelope does not have a return address. Instead, it states, "Pending Tax Lien Enforcement” with the date and a Tax Lien Number.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Welcomes "2s Day" Baby
You’ve heard of local hospitals announcing the annual New Year’s baby but have you heard of the one and only “2s Day” Baby?
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K9 “Tank” To The Team
It takes a network of trained individuals to keep the community safe and no one knows that better than local law enforcement. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is excited that their team includes some members with extra special skills and they have officially welcomed another such team member.
Miss Uintah County Outstanding Teen Headed To State Competition
The Miss Utah Outstanding Teen competition is happening this weekend and the community has taken to social media to send good luck wishes to a local candidate.
COVID Shifting Towards Endemic But What Does That Mean?
Officials say that COVID is shifting from being a pandemic to being endemic but what does that mean? TriCounty Health Officer Kirk Benge explains that when a disease transitions to endemic it is just ever present in the community like influenza, cold viruses, or RSV.
Rural Economic Development Community Arts Grant Program Now Available
Thanks to a Rural Economic Development Community Arts Grant, Uintah County is ready to help fund community art projects.