Uintah Middle School Closure Study Update
The UMS Closure Study webpage now provides enrollment data for 2018 to 2026 and a 10-page document outlining the questions district officials are exploring as part of the study.
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Free National Parks Entrance Day Includes Dinosaur National Monument
There are two opportunities left this year for free entrance into Dinosaur National Monument and one of those is happening this week. October 27th is a free entrance day for all national parks in celebration of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.
Canadian Phosphate Update On Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project
Canadian Phosphate provided an update on their Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project in their quarterly report published this month. The Diamond Mountain acquisition was final on July 31st .
Davis Elementary Among Few In Nation Named i-Ready ‘Super Stretch School’ In Math
Davis Elementary has done it again! For the second year in a row, Davis has earned the i-Ready Super Stretch School status in mathematics and they are one of only 71 schools in the nation to accomplish this achievement.
Duchesne County Commission Passes Resolution For Operation Green Light
The Duchesne County Commission passed a Resolution this week supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans so once again this year, green lights will be shining from participating locations in Duchesne County.
Infant & Toddler Halloween Event Happening Tomorrow
It’s amazing the good that can happen when community members come together to serve others and spread joy. An example of that is the annual Infant & Toddler Trick-or-Treat event happening tomorrow morning at the Western Park.
Wellness Summit Renamed ‘Rooted In Community’ Event; Happening Next Month
The Uintah Middle School ‘Rooted In Community’ event is happening on November 9th at 5:30pm. This is our fourth year bringing this event to our community, originally known as the Wellness Summit.
BLM Vernal Field Office Issues Oil And Gas Well Permits
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued several decisions regarding oil and gas well permits. Applications for Permit to Drill were authorized for Uinta Wax Operating LLC, Uinta Wax Operating LLC, and Koda GNB LLC.
Teddy’s Playground Opens In Roosevelt Area
A new place to disconnect from screens and get outdoors is now open to the public in the Roosevelt area. The Grand Opening for Teddy’s Playground was held on October 8th and features an 18-hole desert-style disc golf course combined with a family-friendly mountain bike and desert trail.
Ashley Valley Food Pantry To Move To New Location In Naples
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments has shared exciting details about the Ashley Valley Food Pantry moving to a new, larger facility on 1000 South in Naples.
Come Prepared For Laughs At 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Opening Friday
Uintah Theater’s production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ opens tomorrow on the Uintah High School auditorium stage. Director Chris Piner says this is one he has wanted to direct for a very long time.
New Bicycle/Pedestrian Lanes Announced In Roosevelt
Roosevelt City made an exciting announcement on Wednesday. There have been new bicycle and pedestrian lanes added throughout the Roosevelt community.