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The National Science Foundation has given a grant to study mercury in the atmosphere and the impact it has on ecosystems and on human health. The grant will involve multiple institutions including Colorado College, University of Colorado, University of Utah, and our very own Utah State University Uintah Basin’s Bingham Research Center.
The high achievements of a Uintah High student are receiving some much deserved recognition. Uintah High School announced last week that Jared Connelly has been selected as one of the semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition.
The Bureau of Land Management is reminding all to be safe and responsible stewards of the land if you choose to enjoy target and recreational shooting outdoors as the weather warms up. The following guidelines are for all to follow: Only shoot in safe areas. Know your target and beyond! Pay attention to closed shooting areas.
There is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Duchesne County. As of the Sunday evening COVID-19 Situational Update on www.tricountyhealth.com, there is now a total of 11 confirmed cases with an overall total of 6 in Uintah County, 5 in Duchesne County, 0 in Daggett County, and 0 with the Ute Indian Tribe.
A man has been charged in Duchesne County’s 8th District Court with repeated lewd acts involving children in Duchesne County. 55-year-old Robert Vincent Zickella was charged last week with three counts of 3rd Degree Felony Lewdness (With Prior Offense) Involving a Child for an incident on April 19th.
USU Uintah Basin is celebrating its largest graduating class to date. The Class of 2020 has 153 graduates made up of students who have earned 67 associate, 55 bachelor’s, 23 master’s degrees, and one graduate certificate.
A traffic jam in Vernal isn’t a common site but was a welcome one on Friday night during the Cruisin’ During COVID event on Highway 40. The event, in its second week, had a huge turnout! “I would estimate several thousand people [participated],” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp.
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is asking travelers to use caution on Colorado’s Highway 64 as the Theos Swallow Fork Ranch is in the middle of a two week journey moving a massive group of sheep east to Meeker.
Phase 1 of the UDOT drainage project on Vernal’s Highway 40 is on track to be completed next week. “This project is a small urgent repair project from 600 West to 700 West and Main Street,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “This project includes the lining of aged corrugated metal pipe, rebuild of the irrigation box at 600 West, and the addition of a line along Main Street to help with the irrigation system.”
The Uintah School Board is seeking community input as they prepare to make a decision on the future of the Central Education Center, the building that currently houses Central Cove Preschool. According to a press release from Uintah School District, Central Cove Preschool serves about 275 local children and the building also houses the district’s technology department and many of the district’s special education service providers.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that the number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah are going down. The week ending on April 18th had 19,751 new claims and 95,376 weekly claims paying out a total of over $17 million dollars in traditional benefits.
The Dinosaurland Cruisin’ During COVID event was a huge success last Friday and tonight all are encouraged to join in to make round 2 an even bigger event. Uintah County, the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce, and other local partners are hosting Cruisin’ During COVID on Friday nights from 7 to 8pm on Highway 40 through Naples and Vernal.