Union High School’s new swim team is proving that cats really do like water. The team has begun competitions with eighteen swimmers and a total of twelve swim meets. The team welcomes new swimmers, experienced or not. Justin Schmitt and Tom Felkins make up the coaching staff. “The swimmers are working hard and getting ready for their first meet,” shares Coach Felkins and Coach Schmitt says he doesn’t “think there is a better sport out there.”
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Uintah County Attorney’s Office on Audit and Special Service District Boards
Many in the community are wondering ‘What’s Next for Uintah County?’ following an audit report released by the Office of the State Auditor regarding the Uintah Transportation Special Service District. Without addressing every finding in the report, the Uintah County Attorney’s Office did provide a response on Monday afternoon.
25K Jobs Initiative Ends State Tour in Uintah and Daggett County
The state tour for Governor Gary Herbert’s 25K Jobs Initiative wrapped up in Uintah and Daggett County on Wednesday. Local business leaders, community members, government officials and resource partners gathered at the Uintah Conference Center to explore methods of bringing jobs to the rural communities of eastern Utah. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox addressed the group prior to a roundtable discussion.
Audiences Loving Musical Comedy Murders; Three More Showings to Catch
It’s a Who-Dun-It in the style of Clue. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 now playing at Vernal Theatre: LIVE is that some of the biggest fans of the show have been the youngest audience members. Full of comedic flare, the cast of local all-star actors have decades of combined acting experience and with several married couples sharing the stage there’s more than just professional chemistry at play.
25K Jobs Initiative Coming to Uintah Basin
The Uintah Basin is the next stop for Governor Gary Herbert’s 25K Jobs Initiative. The launch tour is scheduled to make a stop in Uintah County and Daggett County next Wednesday. The tour is aimed at bringing business leaders, community members, government officials and resource partners together in an effort to strengthen economies, create jobs and support local businesses in rural areas of Utah. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox and World Trade Center Utah CEO Derek Miller will be in attendance as they seek to accomplish Governor Herbert’s goal of creating 25,000 jobs in rural communities in the next four years. The first stop on Wednesday, November 8th, is at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal from noon to 2pm. The tour then heads north to hit Daggett County for a tour stop at Manila Elementary from 4pm to 6pm.
Hunting Trip Ends in Tragedy in Rio Blanco County
For many hunters in the region, hunting season is a family affair. For one family hunting and camping near Trappers Lake in Rio Blanco County last week, this year’s hunt ended in tragedy. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, a 9-1-1 call received at approximately 9:26pm on October 26th was a father reporting that his infant had been found unresponsive after having been laid down to sleep.
Give Em’ Health: National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and TriCounty Health Department is starting now to spread the message that resources are available locally to help individuals and families living with diabetes. There are a lot of locals with diabetes, explains TriCounty Health representative Ferron Young, and for the newly diagnosed it is a big change in the family so it’s good to reach out to others that have been through the same thing for support.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Receives HealthInsight Quality Award
Ashley Regional Medical Center is the latest recipient of the Quality Award from HealthInsight, an independent quality organization. The award was presented to hospital representatives at a banquet on October 19th in St. George with Ashley Regional as one of ten hospitals in the state of Utah to be recognized. The HealthInsight Quality Award program was launched in September 2004 in order to promote transparency in health care. The award is for providers in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies and physician offices. HealthInsight uses national rankings in determining the award recipients. Congratulations Ashley Regional Medical Center on being recognized for delivering quality care.
DWR Says Deer Hunt Off to a Slow Start
The 2017 general rifle deer hunt has come out of the gates a bit slow. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, northern Utah including northeastern Utah is among the areas that have seen the biggest change. A total of 144 deer came through the check stations on Saturday and Sunday, shares northern Utah wildlife manager Randy Wood, while a total of 282 deer came through at the same stations last year during the first two days of the hunt.
Bison Poaching Incident in Book Cliffs Under Investigation
Nothing gets serious hunters more upset than the poaching of prize animals they only hope to get the chance to one day hunt. The Utah Conservation Officers Association has announced a case of possible poaching that is now under investigation in the Book Cliffs area where a very large bull bison was found on Saturday.