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Flaming Gorge Working Group Upcoming Meeting

Flaming Gorge Working Group Upcoming Meeting

Feb 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water is a hot topic in the west and Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a major player in the water planning managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. An in-person opportunity is coming up to hear from those making decisions and with an interest in the coveted waterbody in northeastern Utah as the Bureau of Reclamation is […]

Student Scientists Impress At USU Science Fair

Student Scientists Impress At USU Science Fair

Feb 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Last Wednesday, USU held its Utah State University Uintah Basin Science Fair at the Uintah Conference Center. Some distinguished awards from the event include Biggest Idea Award which was won by Uintah Middle School students Dominick Allred and Keltin Anderson, Best Lab Work Award won by Vernal Middle School student Sophia Hanifin, and the Best […]

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Focuses On Training Opportunities

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Focuses On Training Opportunities

Feb 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The volunteers of the Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department are continually improving in their abilities to save lives and serve the public. Most recently, the group received emergency vehicle driving training. Members of Duchesne Fire & EMS, along with Myton Fire Department, completed annual Emergency Vehicle Driver training utilizing the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy’s Emergency […]

Vernal Regional Airport Exploring Commercial And General Hanger Expansion

Vernal Regional Airport Exploring Commercial And General Hanger Expansion

Feb 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Expanding areas at the Vernal Regional Airport for hangers, including the addition of commercial hangers, was the main topic explored during the Vernal City/Uintah County meeting on Monday. Vernal Airport Director Ken Campbell presented and explained that not only is there a major need for more general aviation hangers but there is also serious interest […]

Snow Overload Keeps Snow Plows Busy

Snow Overload Keeps Snow Plows Busy

Feb 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Cities and Counties throughout the region have met the snow overload this winter as best as they could and while most people have been patient, others wonder where the plows are. Roosevelt City recently shared that the City has just 5 snow plows and drivers to maintain 46 miles of road. Vernal City has 50 […]

Ashley Regional Named Top 20 Rural And Community Hospital

Ashley Regional Named Top 20 Rural And Community Hospital

Feb 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center has been named a top 20 rural and community hospital in the country by the National Rural Health Association. The determining factors for the top 20 rural and community hospitals are based on inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge, and finance. “Ashley Regional Medical Center […]

Strong Inversions Expected Later This Week; Lower Emissions Requested

Strong Inversions Expected Later This Week; Lower Emissions Requested

Feb 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While there has been less ozone lately thanks to the storms, strong inversions are expected to begin again starting Thursday. “The end of the ozone season is still not in sight,” shares USU Bingham Research Center Director Dr. Seth Lyman. “At this stage in the season we should be getting warm days that rapidly melt […]

Local Advisor Awarded Distinguished Service Award

Local Advisor Awarded Distinguished Service Award

Feb 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local educator and advisor has been selected by his peers for a prestigious award. Uintah High agriculture teacher and FFA advisor David Wilson has been named by the Utah FFA Association Executive Committee to receive the Distinguished Service Award! The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award that the Utah FFA Association can present […]