Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office on Tax Scams
Tax season has arrived and with it, scammers. “With tax season upon us we see an increase in tax fraud related calls,” shares the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office.
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Officials Sign Resolution Urging Trump to Rescind Bear Ears National Monument
Those opposed to the Bear Ears National Monument are taking action. Governor Gary Herbert is leading the trend, signing a resolution on Friday asking President Trump to rescind the designation.
Local Benefit from Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund
Utahns will once again have the opportunity to donate to help Utah’s homeless on their income tax form and local entities are among the recipients from that fund.
Give Em’ Health: Winter Emergency Car Kits
While the worst of the winter storms may be behind us, it is still too early to rule out dangerous winter road conditions. TriCounty Health Department is encouraging citizens to create winter emergency car kits to have on hand in case of any travel trouble you may yet experience this winter.
UHP Valentine’s Campaign: The Basin Loves Safe Drivers
Local Highway Patrol is spreading the love just in time for Valentine celebrations. The campaign is called The Basin Loves Safe Drivers for Valentine Weekend and what it means is extra patrols will be out.
Vernal City Receives Healthy Audit Report
Vernal City received a clean bill of health during their Fiscal Year 2016 audit report given last month by Doug Rasmussen from Smuin, Rich and Marsing.
Lapoint Elementary Gives “Help for U”
While college students can certainly be positive role models for kids, Lapoint Elementary students are shaking up the stereotype.
Uintah U’ettes Achieve Goal; Place in Top 5 at State
The Uintah High School U’ettes drill team have plenty to be proud of this season including their 4th overall finish at state competition over the weekend.
Local Counties Oppose TransWest Express Transmission Route
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Record of Decision last month selecting the route for the TransWest Express Transmission Project, a proposed 728-mile high-voltage transmission line running from Wyoming to Las Vegas.
Trails Committee Continues Work on Master Plan in Uintah County
The future of trails and outdoor recreation look bright in Uintah County as the work of the Trails Committee progresses.
Vernal City Approves Sewer Connections
Vernal City Council considered and approved a sewer main line connection request during their first meeting of the month.
Library Kids Cafe Now Open Saturday; Volunteers Needed
A special program through the Utah Food Bank is helping fill the gaps for local kids.