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Recycling Options Being Explored By Vernal Chamber Conservation Committee
The Vernal Chamber Conservation Committee stays busy aiming to improve the community. A recent update from Committee Chairman Jared Bigler shared that they have been working with the company Recyclops to establish community recycling bins to replace the program that...
Major Fentanyl/Heroin/Meth Drug Bust In Uintah County Results In 2 Arrests
The streets are a bit safer thanks to arrests following a multi-month drug investigation in Uintah County. Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force Commander Mike Gledhill has shared that on February 27th, members of the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force, with the...
Duchesne County Chamber Of Commerce Moves Into New Location In Roosevelt
With new leadership and a new location, the Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce is especially primed to serve the local community by building up and supporting local businesses. “We are now in our own building for the first time in many, many years,” shares newly...
Uintah High Sterling Scholars Represent Well At Northeast Region Competition
Uintah High School's EmmaLyn Day was named the Northeast Region Sterling Scholar in Trades and Technical Education at the Northeast Region Sterling Scholar Competition at Utah Valley University on Monday. Tori Barrus (Social Science), Anya Brown (English), Alec...
Unemployment Update
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has provided updated unemployment numbers by County for the month of January. Daggett County unemployment registered at 4.3%. Duchesne County unemployment ticked up to 3.1%. Uintah County rose slightly to 3.4% unemployment....
Receiving Center In Uintah Basin On Hold After Failing To Receive Funding
A new mental health crisis receiving center will not be built in the Uintah Basin, well at least not yet. The decision was a matter of state funding and while it was hoped that two receiving centers could be funded during the 2023 legislative session, in the end there...
Uintah County Pavement Restoration Project Planned For 12 Miles Of Highway 40
While the weather could prevent plans, UDOT crews are scheduled to begin a pavement restoration project on Highway 40 this month between the Ouray turnoff and 1500 West in Vernal. The first step will be sealing existing cracks to help keep water out but the road needs...
Basin Blast Swimming Team Enjoying Success And Growth
A local swimming team is doing great things in club competition. Coach Mindy Brooksby started Basin Blast Swimming 5 years ago to give local swimmers more opportunities for competition. The program has grown in that time to include youth from Roosevelt, Vernal, and...
$88.5 Million Allocated For US-191 Indian Canyon Safety Improvements
Funding for major improvements to Highway 191 through the Indian Canyon corridor was approved during Utah’s 2023 legislative session. Senator Ron Winterton made the Request for Appropriations in the amount of $88.5 million dollars for the safety improvement projects...
Funding To Continue For Uintah Basin Air Quality Research
Funding will continue for the Uintah Basin Air Quality Research through USU Uintah Basin’s Bingham Research Center. HB319, sponsored by Representative Scott Chew, was passed during the Utah 2023 Legislative session. This will continue funding for the Bingham Research...
‘The Spongebob Musical’ Hits Sweet Spot Of Fun For Young And Old
The Spongebob Musical opened on the Uintah High School Auditorium stage over the weekend to energetic crowds. The enthusiasm and fun of the show was contagious with smiles all around, even on the faces of adults who started out as just there to support and in the end...
Naples City Upgrades Surveillance Security System
Grant funding has helped Naples City move forward with upgrading their surveillance system for their City buildings. Naples Police Chief Simper presented about the need for upgrades during a Council meeting earlier this year, explaining that it was found it will be...
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