The 2021 general pheasant hunt is underway and wildlife officials have been releasing
birds at wildlife and waterfowl management areas in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett
Counties.
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Joel Brown Accepts Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Work For Senator’s Office
Many people in the community know the name of Joel Brown and he’s in the news again sharing about his accepting a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” Brown was recently in Washington, D.C. as part of the Rural Utah Chamber Coalition and Senator Mike Lee’s staff approached Brown about a job opportunity.
Salt Lake Express Adds Busing Route Through Uintah Basin
Shuttle bus company, Salt Lake Express, has announced that Vernal is among its new routes announced on Tuesday. The Salt Lake Express has surged in growth with its expansion as a company. One year ago, the company consolidated its St. George Express brand to the main brand name of Salt Lake Express.
17th Year For Crowd Favorite “OH! Fudge” Holiday Treat Demonstration Event
It’s time for the tastiest tradition of the year! This is the 17th year the Uintah County Library is hosting their “OH! Fudge” candy and treat making demonstration event, complete with yummy samples.
COVID-19 Transmission Index and Update (11/11-11/17)
As of Thursday, November 11th, TriCounty Health Department reported 8,648 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date, an increase of 21 new cases from the day before. There have been 7 new COVID-19 related deaths in the last 7 days and 14 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Uintah School Board Votes To Keep Current Uintah High Trimester Schedule
There is still a way to honor Veterans if you haven’t yet had an opportunity. Uintah Basin Technical College is hosting a Veterans Day 5K on Saturday and donations will go toward a new UBTech Veteran Scholarship. The event will take place at the Vernal UBTech campus on November 13th.
EPA Trainings On Proposed Rule To Reduce Pollutants From Oil and Gas Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting online trainings on their proposed rule to ‘Reduce Methane and other Harmful Pollutants from the Oil and Natural Gas Industry’.
Veterans Day Ceremonies
There are ceremonies being held throughout the Uintah Basin today in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans Day was originally called ‘Armistice Day’ and was first recognized on November 11th, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.
Ashley Valley Community Cats Asking Community To Adopt A Barn Cat Or Two
Ashley Valley Community Cats are hoping to save the lives of a group of feral cats that were found in a property that has now been torn down. The property, located in Vernal, was found with 23 feral cats and the property is now cleared for new construction.
Christmas Tree Permits Now Available For Ashley National Forest
Christmas tree permits became available this week for Ashley National Forest. Permits may be purchased for $15 dollars online at Recreation.gov or at one of the following locations: