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For the second year in a row, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has a gift for the women of the Uintah Basin and beyond. They are hosting a Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar and it is especially important to Uintah County Sheriff Labrum. “The reason I chose to sponsor this event…is it was my dream to […]
Another day, another scam. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that they have been responding to an increasing amount of fraud complaints involving telephone scams. “The caller threatens to be with Moonlake Electric, IRS, and other various organizations,” shares the announcement. “Please remember, these organizations will not call you and demand immediate payment over the phone. […]
Jim Marshall, President and CEO of Uintah Basin Healthcare, presented an update on the Vernal campus expansion project during Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon. The Vernal campus expansion got underway in the fall of 2020 and after a challenging 2 years due to the pandemic, supply chain issues, and staff shortages, Level 1 with the new […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Tuesday that the Ute Indian Tribe has been awarded $2 million dollars in American Rescue Plan grant funds to improve and refurbish the water system on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. “Tribal communities were disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic,” shares Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce […]
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from the public in the case of a missing person. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “At the time of Marty’s disappearance, he was on probation with Adult Parole and Probation and had an ankle monitor. Law enforcement […]
State and local criminal justice partners met in Vernal on Friday to explore options for best practices in administering criminal justice services, including the possibility of a new facility that could relieve the strained system. Uintah County Commissioner Bart Haslem shared his concern that local hospital and law enforcement resources are being overwhelmed managing mental […]
William Merkley, General Manager of the Uintah Water Conservancy District, presented the results of the 2 year Colorado River Basin study during Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon. The study projects that Lake Powell will release 7 million acre-feet of water during 2023. For the Lower Basin States and Mexico, the study determined that Arizona will take […]
Vernal’s Innovation Hub is asking residents of the Uintah Basin for some help. They are asking that people take a few minutes and nominate an inspirational woman business owner from the Uintah Basin. It can be someone from the past or present, just a woman that has inspired you. The winner will be honored at […]
UBTech and the Division of Wildlife Resources have teamed up to offer a free night of delicious food and education. Taking place on the Roosevelt campus, all will learn how to turn big game harvest into an amazing meal. The chefs and students from UBTech’s culinary arts program will provide the live cooking demonstration. There […]
The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Space Needle, the Grand Canyon and Dinosaur National Monument. In an article from the Points Guys that highlighted the 13 best family attractions in the US, Dinosaur National Monument made the list. The article highlights the 210,000 acres that families can hike, raft and camp, as well as […]
UDOT is alerting drivers to plan for lane restrictions and travel delays on Highway 40 in Uintah County starting as early as today. The project will resurface a 10-mile section of the highway from Naples City to just east of the Green River. “In addition to the resurfacing work, crews will be repairing the bridges […]
Beginning on Wednesday, August 31st, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will start the North Slope Phase III rotenone treatment. It is part of the process to restore native cutthroat trout. The piscicide rotenone will be used within the Carter and Sheep Creek drainages. There will be a closure area within 20 feet of the […]