Coordinators for a foreign exchange student program are looking for locals interested in learning about their program to possibly host students. Tyler and Monica Hill are the current local coordinators of the program and enjoy hosting students as a family.
Month: February 2022
February Commemorates 57th Annual American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights the number 1 killer of Americans, heart disease. President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation in 1964 and since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Local Doctor Karl Breitenbach is passionate about spotlighting heart health as he was diagnosed with a dangerous heart defect as an adult.
Fatal Semi Truck Crash On SR-191 North Of Vernal
The switchbacks on SR-191 north of Vernal are a known safety concern, especially for large vehicles, and a crash that took place there on Monday morning had a fatal result. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a semi-truck hauling oilfield pipe was traveling South on SR-191 near MM 367 in the switchbacks north of Vernal on February 7th at 5:04am.
Burn Victims In House Fire Recovering; GoFund Me Set Up
The Sweetwater County mother and her 4-year-old son who were rescued from a house fire by a passerby last week are recovering at University of Utah hospital and fundraising efforts are underway to help the family move forward. The GoFundMe fundraiser is titled ‘Wadsworth Family benefit’.
Newly Appointed Vernal City Council Member Sworn In
Robin O’Driscoll was sworn in as the newest Vernal City Council member by Judge Ray Richards during the most recent Vernal City Council meeting. Vernal City interviewed four candidates on January 19th for the City Council seat left vacant by Travis Allan.]
Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center Drilling Report
Drilling is a predictor of economic strength and a new report from the Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center offers the latest data locally. “2022 is starting off with a fair amount of drilling,” shares the report. “Both Counties are up in spudded (started) wells.
What’s Going On At The Uintah County Library?
The Uintah County Library has a great variety of activities and events for all ages and interests. A digital book club started this week reading ‘The Five Wounds’ by Kirstin Valdez Quade. Join in at togetherweread.com/us.
Donations Still Needed As Massive Shoe Drive Wraps Up This Week
Uintah Middle School is asking the community to please go through their closets and make a donation to their shoe drive wrapping up this week. 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.
Woman Home Safe After Being Kidnapped At Gunpoint In Rio Blanco County
A Meeker woman is home safe thanks to the efforts of law enforcement after a terrifying ordeal that started in Rio Blanco County.
Senator Mike Lee Talks Biden Policies And Inflation In KVEL Interview
Utah Senator Mike Lee took time to discuss on air with Newstalk KVEL the new report released by the Joint Economic Committee citing Biden policies to blame for inflation and rising costs for American families. “Utahns are being forced to spend more and more this winter to drive on the roads and heat their homes,” shared Lee.