Uintah County Flood Control Plan a Work in Progress
Clarifications to Uintah County’s work on a flood control plan were made during discussion following the Commission meeting on Monday.
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USOR Transitions to Utah Department of Workforce Services
Changes have been made on a state level to the agencies that serve individuals with disabilities. Over the weekend Governor Herbert announced that the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation has officially transferred to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
Aerospace Events to Bring Economic Potential and STEM Education
Events scheduled around the Basin this week will host key leaders from Utah’s Aerospace industry providing STEM learning for students as well as potential business opportunities for local companies.
“Boots, Buckles & Bling” Photography Deadline Approaches
The Outlaw Trail Festival of the Arts is celebrating 20 years of brilliant photography with their upcoming “Boots, Buckles & Bling” Juried Photo Shootout and the deadline for submissions is approaching.
Western ‘Attorneys General’ Group Says States Lack Teeth to Seize Public Lands
After two years of bipartisan work between ‘Attorneys General’ in western states including Utah, a report has been released determining that states lack legal arguments to gain control of public lands within their boundaries.
Jensen Pumpkin Festival Preps for Big 20th Year Celebration
Plenty of volunteer hours have already been logged in preparation for one of the area’s biggest fall events: the Jensen Pumpkin Festival. This year’s theme is “Throughout the Years” and is celebrating a huge milestone.
UVU Award for Manila Man
Nathan Northcott of Manila is making an impact at Utah Valley University and it has not gone unnoticed. Nathan was recently awarded the University’s Distinguished Student Award and it is not difficult to see why.
Hearing Scheduled on Child Sex Abuse Case
A case of child sexual abuse continues in 8th District Court. According to court documents, 28-year-old Jerahmia Hardman was arrested on February 7th, 2015 by Roosevelt City Police on Assault and three counts of Forcible Sex Abuse of a Child.
BLM Allows Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project to Proceed
The BLM announced Friday that oil and gas development in parts of Duchesne and Uintah Counties can move forward. The decision approved the preferred alternative in the Monument Butte Areas oil and gas final Environmental Impact Statement in order to safeguard natural resources while allowing for future energy development.
MEET THE CANDIDATES PUBLIC RADIO FORUM BORTON – HORROCKS
Meet the candidates Stephen Borton and Brad Horrocks, Click to Listen
Wanted by Vernal City Police
Vernal City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the whereabouts of 33-year-old Sye James.
Duane Draper: A Friend of Public Health
A local clinician has been recognized on a state level for his service and commitment to public health. Duane Draper is a Physician’s Assistant that practices at the Flaming Gorge Community Health Center in Manila. Draper “has served the individuals of Daggett County tirelessly for nearly a decade.