While it was originally hoped to be complete by the end of May, the White River Bridge reopening in Uintah County has been delayed and is now estimated to reopen on June 29th. According to Uintah County Road Department Manager Bryan Meier, the delay is the result of a construction error.
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Uintah County Commission Seeking Public Input on Proposed Bike Lane
The Uintah County Commission is asking the public for input on a proposed bike lane on 500 North in Vernal. According to their Tuesday press release, the proposed bike lane could reduce or possibly eliminate on-street parking along 500 North from 3500 West to the curve at 500 West near the Basin Clinic.
Rural Utah’s First Gubernatorial Debate Being Held Monday in Vernal
It's election season and when it is all said and done Utah will have a new Governor in the coming year. Thanks to a local effort to ensure candidates pay attention to issues facing rural Utah, rural Utah’s first Gubernatorial debate has been organized and will be held this coming Monday, June 8th, from 6 to 7:30pm at the V-6 Media Studios in Vernal.
Uintah Schools Foundation Hosting Book Sale
The Uintah Schools Foundation is hosting a large used book sale this weekend and next weekend where visitors will find books they never knew they needed! “There are 1000's of books to search through to find your treasure.
Understanding Wildfire Warnings and Watches
Utah is having an early and fast start on wildfire season and local and state officials are urging the public to take safety seriously. Most of the wildfires in Utah so far this year have been human-caused and officials are asking Utahns to make the pledge to help prevent human-caused wildfires at SparkChange.Utah.Gov.
TriCounty Health COVID-19 Update; Governor Moves Most of Utah to Yellow
Most of the state has been moved to the low-risk Yellow phase of the Utah Leads Together Plan, including Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties. “We are making progress and we can see that these recommendations are working,” Governor Herbert said.
24th of July Parade Cancelled; Vernal Temple Opening
Like other organizations around the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made announcements in recent days to help its members know the phases of reintegration of church functions.
Uintah County Commission Extends Local Emergency Declaration
The Uintah County Commission met on Monday, June 1st and within the regular scheduled meeting two items were decided on. First, the commission unanimously voted to “extend the local emergency declaration due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that continue to affect businesses throughout the county. ̈
Dinosaurland Free Day Trips
The Uintah Basin has many hidden treasures of outdoor adventures. In an effort to help people to explore what the Basin offers, Uintah County Travel and Tourism is starting their Free Day Trips.
Drilling Update From Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center
The Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center provided a Uintah Basin drilling update on June 1st. “Approved applications for permits to drill (APD) were up significantly in May,” shares the update.