TriCounty Health Department invests in promoting health in the community, especially with youth programs that are making a difference. During a radio interview on Eagle Country KLCY, health promotion director Sage McMickell gave an update on what the youth programs have been up to.
Month: March 2022
‘Ballin’ 4 Burklee’ Softball Tournament & Raffle For Rozee Benefit Coming Up
An amazing local family with big hearts is continuing their tradition of hosting an annual softball tournament to benefit local families suffering a painful loss they know about all too well. On April 4th, 2017, Shawn and Sierra Williams lost their daughter, Burklee Ann, while 30 weeks pregnant.
Western Energy Alliance Responds To Blame Aimed At Industry/Oil Producers
With gas prices soaring and a national spotlight on the issue, there is no shortage of focus on areas like the Uintah Basin where the oil and gas industry is a pillar of the economy. Kathleen Sgamma of Western Energy Alliance responded to what she called the “White House blame game on leases.”
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Fuel Theft
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has issued a timely warning that applies to rural counties throughout the region.
UBTech Scholarship Partnerships Impacting Many Lives, Especially Women
A UBTech gathering to celebrate a new scholarship partnership with Mountain America Credit Union provided an opportunity recently for students to share the impact scholarships have on not just their education but their lives.
Congressman Moore: MAPLand Act Passes House Of Representatives
The MAPLand Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday in a landslide bipartisan vote of 414 to 9. MAPLand stands for Modernizing Access To Our Public Land and if put into law it will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records.
Uintah High Sterling Scholars Students Recognized
The Uintah School District honored the 2022 Sterling Scholars on Monday night during a program held at the Vernal Middle School. There are 13 Uintah High Sterling Scholars this year that have achieved excellence and are preparing for competition.
Final Phase Proposed For Red Wash Road Project
The Uintah Transportation Special Service District is preparing for the next stage of the Red Wash Road project. In a presentation to the Uintah County Commissioners, District Director Cheryl Meier reported that there is about 4.4 miles of the 12.6 mile stretch of that road that still needs repaired and is getting worse.
Successful Weekend Of Training During Duchesne County Regional Fire School
An amazing group of professionals practiced and learned new skills over the weekend, all for the sake of safety and saving lives.
Area Women Come Together For Christian Women’s Conference
A special conference focused on unity brought together many local Christian congregations over the weekend. The theme of the Vernal Christian Women’s Conference was ‘Community of Unity in Christ’.