Excitement Building for Dragon’s Price Book Launch
Uintah County Library is preparing for the launch of local author Bethany Wiggins’ next book, The Dragon’s Price.
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Rogers Acquitted in Case of Infant Homicide
A jury found a Uintah County man accused of infant homicide Not Guilty last Thursday in 8th District Court in Vernal.
Outlaw Trail Announces 2017 Shows
Outlaw Trail Theater has announced their 2017 shows. Yes, this year they are doing more than one. The classic musical Singin’ In The Rain will be directed and choreographed by well known local dance instructor Taunia Wheeler with music director Brian Litton.
Shed Antler Closure Expands to Statewide
What was previously limited to several Utah counties has now been expanded to include the entire state.
Vernal City Water Billing Schedule to Change
Upgrades to the Vernal City water meter system means some upcoming changes to the billing schedule for Vernal City residents.
Area Under 5 Day Inversion; Public Asked to Lower Air Quality Impacts
The first inversion of the year has lasted all week with Thursday marking day 5 of cold air literally trapped under a layer of warm air, keeping pollutants near the valley floor.
Murray Case Continues
Another round of the Todd Murray case will soon begin, this time with Murray’s family and the Ute Tribe taking on the United States.
Congressman Rob Bishop on Impact of Hiring Freeze
Congressman Rob Bishop is leading an effort to clarify impacts of the Presidential Memorandum that places “a freeze on the hiring of Federal civilian employees.”
Ute Tribe Release on Latest in District Court
The Ute Tribe issued a press release on Tuesday stating that on January 25th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah denied a motion by Roosevelt City to set a contempt hearing against the Ute Indian Tribe.
Duchesne County Emergency Management on Prepping for Spring Flooding
The Duchesne County Emergency Management Office have issued their own warning concerning the above-average snowfall in the Uinta Mountains and the Uintah Basin this winter.
Coal Production Hitting New Lows
While many are optimistic that a new administration will mean a boost in energy production and hope for a dying coal industry, there will be a lot of ground to make up. 2016 was not a good year for coal mining across the nation and western states were hit hard.
Uintah County Commission Business Items
Before getting down to business during Monday’s Uintah County Commission meeting, Uintah Wrestling Coach Gregg Stensgard thanked the Commission for their support of Tournament of Champions and reported on this year’s competition in January.