It is not often that one can say “I knew them when…” and have it mean that much but for those in Craig, Colorado that day has come. Brandi Babin happened to grow up in Craig and is now the newest Ms. United States. Though she lives in Loveland now, her parents are still in Craig and she counted several Craig companies as her sponsors in helping to receive the Ms. United States crown.
An individual who has made a significant impact on the Vernal community is transitioning to a new profession where his influence will surely continue, just in a new way. Joel Brown has been serving as the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director since 2015.
Utah’s Office of the State Auditor has released the findings of a 2020 financial audit of Uintah County after the Auditor’s Office received what they called a whistleblower tip about potential misuse of funds.
Final approval of the Uinta Basin Railway from the Federal Surface Transportation Board is highly anticipated and could be getting very close. When asked about the project on the Direct Link statewide radio program this week, Governor Spencer Cox emphasized his support of the project and what it could mean.
A cyclist traversing the United States for a special cause is making his way through the Uintah Basin after the weather curtailed his route that would have taken him north through Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.
While some might consider it out of reach, UBTech President Aaron K. Weight recently announced to faculty, staff, and the board of trustees his lofty 2030 vision for the school. The vision, and ultimately challenge, is to award 1,000 certificates annually by the year 2030, further promoting local economic development.
This week’s Give’m Health segment on Eagle Country KLCY 105.5FM got to the heart of a very important topic and a class coming up to educate the public on the topic. Wastewater and septic systems was the focus of the Give’m Health segment and is the topic of this month’s Environmental Health virtual class through the health department website.
The regular season for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is winding down and they have released the standings. Sitting in the top fifteen all-around cowboys are three Utahnns and two locals making it in the big time.
A man known for his years of service has been named the recipient of the Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award. Marty Young and his family came to Vernal in 2001 when he became the senior minister of the Vernal Christian Church.
While there has been a shift in Scouting since some major changes to Boy Scouts of America in the last few years that hasn’t stopped amazing youth from achieving great things through the Scouting programs locally.