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Two-hour delayed start announced for Tuesday, Dec. 13

Two-hour delayed start announced for Tuesday, Dec. 13

Dec 13, 2022 · Chaunte Riker · News

Based on the forecast for additional snow over the next 12 to 24 hours, Superintendent Rick Woodford is announcing that all Uintah School District schools will begin two hours later than normal on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. The delayed start should allow state, county and city crews the time needed to plow roads and streets, […]

Public Meeting for Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan

Public Meeting for Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

In an effort to both address the increased visitors to the area and the changes in use that are throughout the landscape, Ashley National Forest will be holding public meetings. The meetings will discuss the current updating of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan to bring it into alignment with Ashley National Forest’s […]

Uintah School District Enriches Local Education With Special Assemblies

Uintah School District Enriches Local Education With Special Assemblies

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District enriches local education with the addition of special assemblies in the schools on a regular basis. Friday’s District update shared two that happened last week, both with great success: Jason F. Wright shared his inspiring message about the power of kindness with students and staff at Maeser Elementary School on Thursday. Wright […]

Full Christmas Magic Underway At Pierce Holiday Light Show

Full Christmas Magic Underway At Pierce Holiday Light Show

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is Christmas cheer to be found in the Roosevelt area, in the form of holiday light shows and displays. A yearly tradition, Bill and Tammie Pierce’s Holiday Light Show, is put together for the community so that families can be surrounded by the wonderful holiday spirit. The show is located at 3840 North and […]

Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Rings in Christmas Season with Concerts

Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Rings in Christmas Season with Concerts

Dec 12, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High School was a hub of families eager to feel the Christmas spirit through beautiful music on Saturday and the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus certainly delivered. The organization’s annual Christmas concerts are comprised each year of traditional and non-traditional Christmas music performed by a full orchestra, choir, and children’s choir. Dancers from Studio […]

Sub for Seniors Desperate For More Donations

Sub for Seniors Desperate For More Donations

Dec 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Sub for Seniors program has been receiving donations but they are still very much in need. “We have ONLY received a handful of donations and with less then two weeks to go, and nearly 400 seniors to serve, we are DESPERATE for donations!” shares their announcement. “PLEASE don’t forget about our homebound, lonely Uintah […]

‘Choose To Work’ Program Offers Services To Individuals With Disabilities

‘Choose To Work’ Program Offers Services To Individuals With Disabilities

Dec 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Services are available in eastern Utah for individuals with disabilities preparing to enter or return to the workforce. The ‘Choose To Work’ program is offered through the Department of Workforce Services and provides job development, job placement services, customized training and consultation, on-the-job-training, and supportive services for people with disabilities. Linda Hapsmith, the program administrator […]

Update to Restoration of T-Rex On Vernal Main Street

Update to Restoration of T-Rex On Vernal Main Street

Dec 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

What is going on with the restoration of the T-Rex on Vernal’s Main Street? Is that the finished paint job? Thankfully, the answer is no. T-Rex is still in process. While the restoration is well underway things will be halted until spring due to winter weather. T-Rex does have a new “skin” courtesy of Ninty1 […]

Donations Still Welcome For Local Santa Efforts

Donations Still Welcome For Local Santa Efforts

Dec 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Santa has recruited amazing people across the Uintah Basin to help local kids have a great Christmas and donations from the public make all the difference. Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen shares that anyone wishing to donate toys, pajamas, socks, or warm coats, or jackets for children ages 1 to 15 can drop off unwrapped […]

EPA Finalizes Air Quality Plan For Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation

EPA Finalizes Air Quality Plan For Uintah And Ouray Indian Reservation

Dec 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The EPA announced Thursday that the air quality plan for Indian country lands within the Ute Tribe Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation has been finalized. The EPA’s plan, called a Federal Implementation Plan, will require enforceable controls on emissions from oil and natural gas facilities. Thursday’s release states that the “EPA’s Federal Implementation Plan will […]