Over 16 Motorists Get Stuck On Lost Dog Road Over Weekend; Road Now Closed
Ashley National Forest announced on Sunday that Lost Dog Road is closed until further notice. “In the last 24 hours, there have been over 16 stuck motorists on Lost Dog, between State Highway 530 and Flaming Gorge Reservoir, south of Green River,” shares the...
Uintah Girls Wrestling Win Region 7 Title
It’s been a great season so far for the Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team who have been named the Region 7 champions. The team received their trophy before the home dual against Wasatch High on January 20th. They beat Wasatch, then traveled to the Utah Duals State...
Authorities Urge Ice Safety During Any Winter Activities On And Around Water
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has a message for anyone planning some winter water fun: There is no such thing as safe ice. “Water levels in reservoirs like Flaming Gorge change constantly,” shares the Sheriff’s announcement. “Add to that subtle weather shifts...
Data And Survey Results To Be Explored Tonight At Uintah School Board Meeting
For those with an interest in the Uintah School District Friday schedule, there is an opportunity this evening to hear information on the subject. The Uintah School Board is meeting in a special work session at 5:00 at the District Office to review and discuss the...
Homemade Valentine’s Needed For 8th Annual ‘Cards For Kids At Heart’
It’s the 8th year for the ‘Cards For Kids At Heart’ program that makes sure every senior citizen in the area knows they are loved for Valentine’s Day. “I am happy to say we have never left a senior out when it comes to the outpouring of cards through the program,”...
Search Warrant In Craig Uncovers 68 Fentanyl Pills; 3 Arrested For Distribution
One pill can kill. Educational campaigns are spreading the word that fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat facing the country. Drug poisonings are the leading killer of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 and drug trafficking of fentanyl is a serious problem in...
Local Students Attend Student Choice Rally; HB215 Headed To Governor’s Desk
Utah’s House Bill 215, which establishes the Utah Fits All Scholarship program, passed in the Senate on Thursday with enough majority that it is essentially impossible for voters to overturn or the Governor to successfully veto. While concern and opposition have been...
Open House Planned For Western Park Ice Rink And Amphitheater Renovation
Have you heard that upgrades are in store for the Western Park ice rink and amphitheater? If you’d like to take a close look at the plans in store then you’re in luck. An open house is planned for next month during which the public is invited to view the plans and get...
Executive Director Named To Uintah Special Service District #1
It’s onward and upward for the merging of special service districts in Uintah County. The Uintah Special Service District 1 Board of Directors met on Wednesday evening and appointed Cheryl Meier as the District’s Executive Director. As of January 1st, the Impact...
Outstanding Teacher Nominations Requested by Uintah Schools Foundation
Is there a teacher in the Uintah School District that has positively impacted your life or the life of a student you know? The Uintah Schools Foundation is requesting nominations of outstanding teachers who have given extraordinary service to students. The Foundation...
Giants Spotted Around Vernal As Author Recruits For His League Of Giants
Author and speaker Nicholas Townsend Smith was all over Vernal yesterday, busy recruiting for his League of Giants. During one of his book readings at the Uintah County Library on Thursday evening he described a time in his life when he was feeling especially small as...
Local Response To HB 215 Concerning Teacher Salaries And Student Funding
Duchesne County School Board and Administration have distributed a letter in response to House Bill 215 ‘Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities’. The bill proposes giving parents public education money for private school or home school while...
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