COVID-19 will not stop Uintah Basin Technical College from holding its traditional Ruck Run event in honor of Veterans. It will, however, be changed slightly. This year's Ruck Run will be a free virtual one. What does that mean and how does it work?
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Uintah Basin Healthcare Breaks Ground on Vernal Campus Expansion
Uintah Basin Healthcare broke ground last Thursday on their Vernal campus expansion project. “We have achieved many milestones in the past ten years,” shared Uintah Basin Healthcare in a press release. “…Facility expansion has included opening new clinic space in Roosevelt and Vernal, an expanded ER, a respiratory and sleep center, and now plans to expand both our Roosevelt and Vernal campus to grow services basin-wide.
Utah Reports Duchesne County Man Among Weekend Deaths From Coronavirus
One of the three deaths reported on Sunday in the State of Utah came from the Uintah Basin. According to the State of Utah, among the deaths was a Duchesne County man between the ages of 25 and 44.
Gray Wolves Delisted from Endangered Species Act
Recently the gray wolf was delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Great news for the gray wolf and it opens up the states to find the best situation to manage populations. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shares that “states are often best positioned to appropriately manage wildlife populations.
Get Out and Go Crawfishing in Local Waters
Locals and beyond have enjoyed the entertainment of trying to catch crawfish aka freshwater lobsters. All one needs is a strong piece of string with a large piece of bait on one end, chunks of meat, fish (no game fish, or offal work best.
High School Student and Athlete of the Week
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Ally Bake, nominated by Ms. Moulton. The Ute Athlete of the Week is volleyball player Lindsey Stewart, nominated by Coach Smuin.
High Transmission Index Level Announced for Uintah and Duchesne Counties
TriCounty Health Department announced Thursday that while Daggett County remains in the Low COVID-19 Transmission Level, Uintah and Duchesne Counties have been moved from Moderate to the High Transmission Level.
Ute Football Team Friday Nights Light Event Tonight With Special Cause
The Uintah Ute football team is ending the season with an event that will also bring attention to an important cause. Tonight, members of the Uintah Utes will enter Coach Belcher Stadium for a special Friday Night Lights event, wearing special masks to bring attention to the ‘Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’ campaign.
Amazing Volunteer Effort Behind ‘Spirits at the Maine’; Come See Final Nights
Tonight and tomorrow are the final two nights of the annual Hotel Vernal Haunt charity event, ‘Spirits at the Maine’. The magical and spooky experience is thanks to an amazing team of volunteers that look forward to the Haunt all year.
Local Halloween Activities
There are several Halloween activities happening the next few days. On Friday there is a Harvest Party being held at the Uintah Basin Christian Academy parking lot starting at 6:30pm and going until 8pm. There will be trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, and hotdogs