The Roosevelt Aquatic Center has been cleaned and polished from top to bottom and is about ready to welcome patrons back starting Monday. The pool was drained and cleaned allowing for an opportunity to do extra projects. The pool lane lines and wall targets have been...
Month: March 2023
Crowd Turns Out For 2023 Mr. And Miss Uintah Competition
It was a full house at the Mr. and Miss Uintah competition at Uintah High School on Wednesday evening. There were 65 total students competing, made up of 20 young women and 45 young men. Camryn Shepherd was crowned the 2023 Miss Uintah followed by 2nd place Rylee...
Increase In Passport Applications Leads To Adjustment In Clerk/Auditor Schedule
Fridays will now be by appointment only at the Uintah County Clerk/Auditor’s Office. An announcement from the Clerk/Auditor’s Office shares that the change was needed due to an increase in passport applications. Those applying for a passport can help the process along...
TriCounty Health Celebrating Public Health Week
As part of National Public Health Week April 3rd through the 9th, TriCounty Health Department is thanking their staff and community partners for the joint efforts to support the health of residents in Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne Counties. “You’ve probably heard the...
Don’t Miss Your Chance To See Migrating Loons On Their Journey North
Rain, snow, or shine, a unique traveler is making its way north and will be passing through northeastern Utah in the coming weeks. DWR Northeastern Regional Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that the migrating loons “have a wailing, yodel-like call that...
Further Details On Ashley Valley Water’s Suspension On New Connections
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District General Manager Ryan Goodrich has provided more information on the Resolution suspending new service connections. Anyone who has received a “Will-Serve” letter from the District prior to the March 28th Resolution...
Building Demolitions On Schedule In Downtown Vernal
Most people have noticed positive changes in downtown Vernal with businesses investing in their storefronts and new businesses moving in. Things are about to gain momentum in transforming downtown with several buildings scheduled for demolition. Vernal City acquired...
Flaming Gorge Ranger District Buckboard Marina Boundary Realignment
The Flaming Gorge Ranger District is exploring a boundary realignment for Flaming Gorge’s Buckboard Marina and now is the time to offer input. The adjustment would remove water acreage but would add areas of land to the south and east and ultimately would increase the...
Record Snow Pack Amounts On Ashley National Forest
Everyone knows it has been a record year for snow and of course, the snow pack on Ashley National Forest is significant. To quantify what that means, here’s some of the snow totals as of last week. Hole-In-Rock had the least amount with 38 inches. Henrys Fork, Lily...
Rep. Curtis In Uintah Basin 3rd and 4th Pre And Post Story
Representative John Curtis will be in the Uintah Basin early next week and an interview with Evans Family Media to air on KVEL and KNUE Monday evening will be among his stops. As the Chairman of the Conservative Climate Caucus, Rep. Curtis will be talking about HR 1,...