The 2022 Distinguished Alumna for Uintah High School is a woman known for many years of service to the community and especially to students. Vernie Heeney graduated from Uintah High School in 1969 and graduated from college with a double major in elementary education and psychology.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and so it was fitting that Tonya Murray with the Children’s Justice Center gave a report to the Uintah County Commission. 2021 was a record year at the Center with over 305 children interviews performed and 61 medical exams conducted, in addition to other services. In comparison, in 2007, the Center conducted 71 interviews and a total of 7 medical exams.
It’s hard to believe but it’s almost opening night of Vernal Theatre: Live’s Season 6 finale! Based on the classic Dickens novel, ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ is a powerful musical with an incredible story.
The Bureau of Reclamation reports that as of April 5th, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is just under 6019 feet, which amounts to 78 percent of live storage capacity.
Uintah School District has named Christine Whetton as its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. Whetton teaches physical education at Uintah Middle School and has worked in education for 26 years.
Uintah School District has named Vicky Rich as its 2021-2022 Classified Employee of the Year. Rich has been with the Uintah School District for 18 years.
Taking time to donate blood literally saves lives and local hospitals are urging locals to make time to donate.
Practice and dedication paid off as athletes competed in the swimming event for the Northeast Area Special Olympics games held at the Uintah Community Center on Wednesday morning. After months and months of twice a week practices, the 17 athletes were ready for the competition.
Uintah County and Vernal City are in the process of purchasing a parcel of land for the Vernal Airport on 900 East 500 South as it lies in what the FAA defines as a runway protection zone. Airport director Ken Campbell approached the Uintah County Commission about the 17.91 acre real estate purchase during Monday’s Commission meeting.
TriCounty Health Department has announced Uintah Basin Medical Center Emergency Services and Ashley Regional Medical Center Emergency Department as the first recipients of their newly announced annual Friend of Public Health Award.