Uintah County Approves Fee Schedule, Adjustment to Cemetery Lot Rate
The Uintah County Commission approved the County fee schedule during their Monday meeting. Among the discussion was a new uniform rate for cemetery lots in Uintah County.
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Vernal Area Chamber Gives Annual Report
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce gave their annual report during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday. The Chamber estimates their total value to the community is over $504,000 dollars.
Senator Van Tassell on Seep Ridge Road Extension to Grand County
The environmental process continues on the project proposed to extend Seep Ridge Road south to I-70 in Grand County. The NEPA process began in the fall to study the potential consequences of the proposed project to ensure that any decisions made are environmentally sound.
Cavers Rescued from Little Brushcreek Cave in North Uintah County
Nighttime caving proved to be a dangerous pursuit for a group of adventurers who went climbing inside the Little Brushcreek cave system in north Uintah County on Sunday evening. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a 24-year-old California man was seriously injured when he fell approximately 50 feet while exploring the caves.
AHS Basketball Teams Play on Jazz Floor
Duchesne County athletes enjoyed a thrill last week of epic proportions. On, Wednesday, January 3rd, the Altamont Longhorn Girls and Boys Basketball teams traveled to the Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, to play Intermountain Christian School.
Breaking: Fatal Accident on Highway 40 in Vernal
A fatal two vehicle accident in Vernal at about 850 West Highway 40 shut down both directions of traffic as emergency personnel handled the scene. The crash took place Monday evening. Law enforcement has confirmed there is at least one fatality.
Uintah County Woman Arrested on Drug and Distribution Charges
A Uintah County woman is facing drug and distribution charges after an incident in which police responded to a call to the Vernal McDonalds parking lot. 51-year-old Gertrude Marie Holland has been charged with one count of driving with a controlled substance in the body, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver.
Ice Fishing Tips for 2018 Season
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to have safe experiences on Flaming Gorge this ice fishing season and are offering their top safety tips. First, remember, there is no such thing as safe ice as ice conditions can fluctuate drastically over short times and distances, especially in reservoirs like Flaming Gorge.
Uintah School District Celebrates Graduation Rates
The rate of seniors graduating from Uintah School District is on the rise which many consider a cause to celebrate. To put things in perspective, in 2008, only 55 percent of Uintah School District seniors graduated while the state average that year was 69 percent.
Jury Trial and Bail Hearing Scheduled for Men in Rape of Uintah County Girl
A jury trial and bail hearing have been scheduled in Salt Lake County 3rd District Court for the three men charged with raping a Uintah County girl in 2016. The original trial of Jerry Flatlip, Randall Flatlip, and Larson Rondeau began in Summit County on December 12th but was declared a mistrial by the end of the day for failure to seat a jury.
USU Utah Water Watch Providing Training for Basin Residents
Utah State University is using the Utah Water Watch program to provide water quality education and data collection training to Utah residents interested in water quality and preserving Utah’s aquatic resources.
UBAOG Community Hygiene Kit Drive Invites Donations
Martin Luther King Day has become an annual day of service for many Americans and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments is inviting community members to join the cause.