A bill signed into law in Utah aims to increase financial oversight of county offices. SB162 ‘County Governance Amendments’ clarifies multiple aspects of financial oversight including that a county legislative body can have all accounts audited and that requests for financial information are to be addressed within 5 business days.
A new form of competitive fun is coming to Vernal. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved during the Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting on Wednesday evening.
In an effort to help the Flaming Gorge fishery, anglers are being asked to keep any lake trout under 25 inches in length caught at the reservoir. The reason is simple. If the population of smaller lake trout is not reduced, the salmon and rainbow trout populations will suffer.
Plans are moving forward for changes to the Zions Bank block downtown. Mayor Hammond and Vernal City Council recently took time to review the concept design plans for the planned improvements and gave feedback. “The public improvements include walkways, patios behind the commercial buildings and the public parking lot.
Parents and caregivers pay attention: the FBI in Utah issued a warning on Thursday of the increase in sextortion schemes now targeting boys and children.
Wolves continue to be a hot topic in Colorado with the movement growing to protect rancher’s livestock from wolf depredation. In February, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that a female wolf pup had been collared in the North Park area.
The public will soon be able to tour the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center though guided tours of the dam will no longer be offered.
Utah State University’s system of campuses statewide makes higher education accessible to residents across the state and USU Uintah Basin is proving that rural campuses still provide the opportunities and mentorship they need to thrive in their future pursuits.
Hunters interested in decisions being made for the upcoming season may be especially interested to know there is a scheduled public meeting tonight for the Northeastern Wildlife Regional Advisory Council (RAC).
It’s Prom season and there’s a way to look amazing for the big night without breaking the bank. Today is the final day to drop off donations for the TNT Youth Council prom clothing drive. New or gently used formal clothing and accessories can be dropped off at the Uintah County Library, the Uintah County Heritage Museum or USU Extension Office.