April happens to be National Social Security Month and the Social Security Administration wants the public to know about common scams that they are seeing involving social security.
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USU Veterinary School Explains Why You Shouldn’t Gift Animals For Easter
While the USU School of Veterinary Medicine wishes all a happy Easter, the hope is that you will do so without giving animals as gifts while celebrating. USU professor Dr. Jane Kelly is also president of the Utah Veterinary Medical Association and director of the Central Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Uintah Student Recipient Of Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship
There are many local students being recognized for their achievements and hard work. One that has received a coveted scholarship is Uintah High School’s Carson Coltharp. Carson is the recipient of the 2022 Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship.
Local 12-Year-Old Angler Making Headlines Again For Unbelievable Catch
12-year-old Tyler Grimshaw of Vernal is making headlines again for his unreal adventures on the water. Outdoor Life has featured the young fishing expert after he came incredibly close to tying the Idaho catch and release record for landing a sturgeon measuring just one inch shy of 10 feet.
Finley Resources/UBTech Partnership Connects With Trucking Companies
The UBTech program aimed at providing existing CDL drivers with advanced training to transport black and yellow wax from the Uintah Basin is gaining momentum.
UDOT: What To Expect This Construction Season In The Uintah Basin
In addition to Highway 40 construction around Strawberry Reservoir and into Duchesne County, there will be other UDOT road projects this year in Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett Counties that will amount to approximately $21.55 million dollars.
Grand Opening Of The UBTech Art Gallery
The Grand Opening of the UBTech Art Gallery and its first annual art auction took place on April 1st. Heather Lowry from UBTech reported that it was a great success.
Roosevelt City Creates Survey On Tiny Houses; Public Input Requested
Roosevelt City has created a survey for public input and has offered more information on what input they are looking for as they consider the creation of zoning ordinances for tiny homes. “It is anticipated that the state will adopt the IRC code for Tiny House construction in 2023,” shares Roosevelt City.
Union High Health Occupation Students Of America Headed To Nationals
Union High School students stood out at the State competition for Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) with several headed to nationals in June. As a Career and Technical Student Organization, HOSA is an extracurricular school activity that is tied directly to classroom learning.
UDOT Highway 40 Project Near Strawberry Reservoir To Duchesne
The Utah Department of Transportation released the list of most impactful projects for 2022, including ones in the Uintah Basin. According to their announcement, a major project for the Uintah Basin is construction that will start this spring on approximately 30 miles of Highway 40 between Soldier Creek (near Strawberry Reservoir) and Duchesne.