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KNEU 1250It’s that time of year! Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers will be conducting administrative checkpoints during busy boating weekends throughout the summer. They examine boats to ensure the drain plugs have been removed and have not been reinstalled.
The Ute Indian Tribe announced in a press release that on April 22nd the Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee formally approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Utah to memorialize the mutual commitment of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation and the State of Utah, by and through their respective governmental agencies of Ute Family Services and Utah’s Licensing, Division of Child and Family Services, to work together to establish joint policies and procedures pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act to protect Ute Indian children…
This week at TriCounty Health Department: COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be offered but the COVID shootout drive through vaccination events are over. Those interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccination will just need to call the health department to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine.
Lapoint Elementary set an example of healthy living last week. Uintah School District shared that Thursday's beautiful spring weather provided the perfect backdrop for students, family, community members and local first responders to join Lapoint Elementary staff in the school's annual Walk to School Day.
Uintah County issued a press release last week stating that the county is pleased to be a partner and support Vernal City with their Downtown Revitalization Planning Process. “Uintah County participates on the committee and is an active participant in the process.
Construction in the Uintah Basin has inspired UDOT to remind drivers to make safety the top priority while on the roads. Last year in Utah, there were 3,329 crashes in work zones, a 10 percent increase in the past five years.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday that they have awarded $19 million dollars for 13 projects aimed at assisting clean energy projects. Eastern Utah and its “Uinta Basin earth resources” is the focus of one of the 13 projects that, according to energy.gov, will “support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals vital to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.”
Senator Mike Lee continues to remain involved in pushing back against the Biden Administration’s oil and gas leasing moratorium.
Duchesne County has been bumped down on the COVID-19 Transmission Index. As of April 29th, Duchesne County has moved from the moderate to low transmission level. Uintah County remains at the moderate level and Daggett County remains at the low level.
The Golden Age Center is excited to announce that they will resume having lunch and other activities at their facility starting Monday, May 3rd under the guidelines from the Health Department and the CDC. According to a press release issued Thursday, the Golden Age Center is currently requiring patrons to provide proof of being fully vaccinated to enter their facility or provide a copy of their positive COVID-19 test that was taken within the last 90 days.
The Ute Tribe announced in a Wednesday press release that on April 21st and 22nd the Ute Indian Tribe hosted leadership from Cougar Den, a fuel distribution company owned and operated by members of the Yakama Nation in central Washington.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a decrease in the number of general-season permits for the 2021 deer hunt during their Thursday meeting. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists recommended the overall decrease in permit numbers to the Regional Advisory Councils and to the wildlife board.