Hundreds of Chambers of Commerce and business organizations around the country have united in a cause and the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is among them. The Vernal Chamber added its name to a Coalition letter addressed to the members of the United States Congress urging them to include liability protections in the next COVID-19 relief package.
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UBTech Nursing Program Among Top Nursing Schools in West
There is a lot going on in the world so it can be easy to not notice some of things in the Uintah Basin that are going really well. Well here’s something worth noticing. Recently, NursingProcess.org announced their ranking of top nursing schools for the western United States and Uintah Basin Technical College came in fifth.
Heating Safety Tips from the Utah Department of Public Safety
The deep winter months bring that winter chill and it is common to be using heaters freely. The Utah Department of Public Safety reminds the public that heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire deaths. There are a few tips to follow to keep homes safe.
High School Swim Teams Turn Out Great Times at their Region Competitions
It was a great weekend of competition for our high school swim teams. The Union High School swim team turned out great times at their Region meet with the boys taking first overall and the girls coming in second place by a very narrow margin. Duchesne County School District shared their congratulations for the team on social media.
Driver in Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
The driver killed over the weekend in a Highway 40 crash has been identified. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the deceased driver has been identified as 54-year-old Robert Hoff of Fort Duchesne. The accident happened on Saturday, January 30th, at approximately 6:19 pm.
Uintah County Responds to Pushback on Buckskin Hills Ski and Tubing Hill
Based on the lines and smiles of those hitting the slopes, you could assume the Buckskin Hills Ski and Snow Tubing Hill is a welcome addition to the community and it certainly is for many. There are others, however, that have taken a different stance on the facility and its use of Cares Act funds, some frustrated that their business did not receive funds.
Local Support for HB 166 to Increase Penalties for those who Shoot Livestock
A bill advancing in the Utah Legislature has Uintah Basin support behind it. HB 166 “addresses the treatment and theft of livestock, including livestock guardian dogs and livestock infrastructure.” This means that if the bill is passed, a person who shoots or steals a farmers’ livestock could lose their hunting privileges among other penalties.
Get Making Homemade Valentine’s for ‘Cards For Kids At Heart’; Friday Deadline
Friday is the deadline to turn in your homemade Valentine’s cards for the 6th Annual Cards For Kids At Heart project. KLCY morning show host and event organizer Amy Richards is encouraging all to take the time to make some special cards that will be delivered to senior citizens throughout the region to brighten their Valentine’s holiday.
Uintah High School Announces Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year
Among the heroes of 2020 were the countless educators who took on the monumental task of continuing to teach students in ever changing circumstances. While every employee could earn an award in their own right, two Uintah High School employees are being recognized for their continued efforts and service.
Dinosaur National Monument Continues to Teach into Winter Months
The snow might slow things down at Dinosaur National Monument but that has not stopped the staff from educating the public on many different topics. Often they utilize social media to intrigue locals, especially those who love astronomy.