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Installation of electric vehicle charging stations is underway in downtown Vernal. CityCouncil finalized an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for the installation of theelectric vehicle charging stations by the summer of 2023 with the project utilizing about$1 million dollars in grant funds through Electrify America. The space will be leased toRocky Mountain Power to own […]
On January 12th, the Biden Administration announced their proposal to add a new tax onthe fossil fuel industry related to methane emission exceedances. The EPA announcementstates that the proposed rule will assess a charge on certain emitters of waste methanefrom the oil and gas sector that exceed emissions intensity levels set by Congress. Thenew EPA […]
The Vernal Rotary Club stays busy assisting worthy programs in the community and theywant to do even more. Local non-profits and those preparing for local charity events areinvited to apply for mini grants available. The program and event needs to align with atleast one of the Rotary Club’s causes which include: Promoting Education/Literacy;Protecting Environment; Clean […]
Chances are you’ve never seen Highway 40 look like a parking lot and even thoughcircumstances over the weekend resembled this in some areas, those present likelycouldn’t see it either thanks to high winds creating near white out conditions. UintahCounty Search and Rescue joined the rescue mission that resulted in the contacting ofover 270 vehicles on […]
Congratulations on the Grand Opening of WorkPoint Wellness at Ashley Regional Medical Center
Uintah County approved their Mineral Lease Allocations for 2024 during the January 9th Commission meeting. The approved Mineral Lease Allocations for the 2024 calendar year are: $1 million dollars for Animal Control at about $83,333 dollars per month, $2.2 million dollars for Healthcare at about $183,333 dollars per month, $2 million dollars for Fire Suppression […]
The scientists at the Bingham Research Center have announced in this week’s Winter Ozone Update that local ozone formation could begin next week with EPA exceedances possible by the end of the week. They report that snowfall around the Basin is deep enough to stay as it is unlikely that temperatures will exceed freezing in […]
All in the Uintah Basin and beyond are invited to support a local church as they raise funds for an upgrade needed to their historic building. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is the second oldest religious structure still standing in the Uintah Basin having been built in 1901. The building is even included on the National […]
Tonight is opening night for the local production of ‘Silent Sky’ and rumor has it the telling of this remarkable true story has turned out to be a favorite show experience for all involved. ‘Silent Sky’ is the story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt that “explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense […]
While violations were up, incidents of illegally killing wildlife in Utah were down in 2023. The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that a total of 4,567 violations were issued in 2023, compared to 4,074 citations in 2022. The most common violation was individuals cited for fishing or hunting without a valid license. In 2023, 46 […]
A Colorado woman is facing charges after making serious threats to a Uintah Basin community. On January 7th, law enforcement responded to a call of threat of violence in the Neola area after a family member of a local resident threatened to drive her vehicle into a local church building in the Neola area. Text […]
After a broad search, Uintah High School has a new head football coach. Fransisco Llanos was selected after a search that brought a pool of candidates from across the country. Llanos played Division I football at the University of Southern Mississippi and eventually moved to coaching on a college level in Mississippi. In February 2021, […]