Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Republican Central Committee to Select Uintah County Commissioner
With Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee’s resignation from office, the Uintah County Republican Party has an important job to do.
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Businesses Signing Up for Passport to Summer
Summer may feel like a lifetime away but local businesses are preparing now for a favorite summertime program. Businesses are invited to put on their thinking caps and select their activity for the popular Passport to Summer program.
Pelican Lake Scheduled for Rotenone Treatment
Fish limits have been increased on Pelican Lake in preparation for a rotenone treatment scheduled for this fall.
Craig Police Locate Man Who Abandoned Car Accident
Police have located a man who crashed his vehicle last week and abandoned the scene.On Thursday a vehicle was found rolled over and upside down on the side of the road north of Craig on Highway 13.
Duchesne County Search and Rescue Avalanche Training
Annual training for the Duchesne County Search and Rescue team was timely last week considering the heavy mountain snow and warming temperatures this week.
Basin Economy and Industry Leaders Focus of Report
The cyclical Basin economy and local industry leaders are gaining attention throughout the state.
Commissioner Mike McKee Accepts Position; Announces Resignation from County
The 7 County Infrastructure Coalition announced Wednesday the hiring of Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee as the Coalition’s new Executive Director.
Local Dentists “Give Kids a Smile!”
Local dentists have joined forces for the health and benefit of local kids. The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids a Smile program in 2003 and more than 5.5 million underserved children have received free oral health services since.
Governor Herbert to Sign Executive Order
Governor Gary Herbert is signing an executive order today that many consider long overdue.
Read Down Your Fines at the Uintah County Library
The Uintah County Library will do just about anything to get kids reading, including forgiveness of debt.
House Repeals BLM Rule “Planning 2.0”
Momentum is growing in the fight against a controversial BLM land management rule known as Planning 2.0(two point oh).
Uintah Advantage Announces Upgrader for Uintah County
The economic future of Uintah County received a major boost on Wednesday with the announcement of a new upgrader planned for Uintah County.