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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...
Bill Could Open Doors To Improve Funds For Uintah Basin Road Repair
A bill passed during Utah’s 2023 Legislative session could open doors to help with the issue of having enough funds for road repairs in the Uintah Basin. SB75, Sand and Gravel Sales Tax Amendments sponsored by Senator Sandall, distributes local sales and use tax...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Smart Tips As Winter Storms Continue
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has a reminder for the public as the winter storms continue: everyone who has a fire hydrant on or near their property needs to clear it from snow and ice. “As the snow depth continues to increase, so do the seconds it takes for...
Lower Basin States Respond to Upper Basin States Decision To Suspend Water
The states of the Colorado River Lower Basin (Arizona, California, and Nevada) have responded to the Upper Basin states decision to suspend water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. A KUNC report shares that the Lower Basin states want to leave the door open for...
Roosevelt City Library Preparing To Offer Community Room Reservations
The new Roosevelt City Library soft opened for business just over a month ago and while some areas and resources are not quite ready, a reservation calendar will soon launch on the library’s website for reserving the community rooms. Many community members have...
Naples City Exploring Zoning Change To Commercial Use On Highway 40
As they look to the future, Naples City is exploring options to invite more diversity to the businesses on Highway 40. Naples City Manager Mike Davis explains that Naples City is exploring changes to the zoning along Highway 40 to add Commercial businesses. “We would...
UDOT 2000 East Project In Uintah County To Get Underway This Month
A road project of high community interest is about to get underway in Uintah County. 2000 East is the road that goes by Dinaland Golf Course and connects several neighborhoods to Naples Elementary and the Naples City Park. Public meetings were held in 2021 to gather...
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