Uintah County Issues Notice Of Legislative Hearing
Uintah County has issued a notice that a Legislative Hearing will be held on March 31st at 9am. It will be conducted by the Uintah County Commissioners in the Commission Chambers.
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Uintah Conference Center Experiences Biggest Year Yet
The Uintah Conference Center continues to grow with 2021 reportedly being its biggest year yet. Uintah County Commissioner Brad Horrocks attributes the growth to Conference Center general manager Tracy Smuin and staff who “have worked hard to market the center to state and regional organizations for training and corporate conferences.
UDOT Road Construction Outlook
Spring is here and UDOT is getting started on their 2022 construction projects. The first major project that will affect many Uintah Basin travelers is highway and bridge repairs in the Heber area.
Duchesne County Spring Burn Window
It’s time for spring burning! The Duchesne County spring burn window runs from April 1st through April 30th. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch at 435-789-4222 or 435-738-2424.
Give’m Health: Today Is TB Awareness Day
Today is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day and TriCounty Health is educating the public about TB and what to be aware of. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can attack any part of the body, most often we see it in the lungs. It used to be very prevalent but thankfully that is no longer the case.
Fire At Oil Well In Duchesne County
A plume of smoke could be seen for miles on Tuesday in Duchesne County and thankfully emergency personnel were on the scene handling the cause.
Duchesne County School District Announces New Superintendent
The Duchesne County School District had a big announcement on Tuesday.
Uintah Basin Law Enforcement Join Together For Law Enforcement Training
Law enforcement officers from throughout the Uintah Basin joined together recently to continue to hone their skills and receive further professional training. Jeremy Horn and Curtis Robertson gave the excellent training opportunity for Uintah Basin Law Enforcement that included practical shooting practice and technique.
Free Mountain Goat Viewing Event In Duchesne County
Seeing wildlife while spending time in nature can be an exciting experience. If mountain goats are on your list of wildlife you’d like to see first hand, the Division of Wildlife Resources has just the event for you. A free mountain goat viewing event will be held this Saturday, March 26th, near the Upper Stillwater Dam in the Rock Creek area.
USU Uintah Basin Professor Dennis Garner Announces Retirement
Professor Dennis Garner will be retiring after being a lecturer at USU Uintah Basin since 1998. Garner’s long list of awards speak for themselves. In 2004, Garner was awarded the USU Uintah Basin Teacher of the Year award and was also awarded the Taggart-Ballard Award of Excellence.
Creative Aging Art Classes Starts in April
The Uintah County Library will be holding a unique Creative Aging Art Class that starts on Wednesday, April 6th.
Uintah Fire District Sees Slight Decrease In Service Calls
Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond reported last week on highlights within the Uintah Fire District in 2021. Total call volume was down from 2020 with a total of 491 fires. The highest call volume was for brush fires while false fire alarm calls were up from the year before.