Wrestlers Touch Hearts by Honoring Fallen Officers
Ute wrestling is starting the season right on and off the mat. The team honored 14 fallen Utah officers before Wednesday’s home opener.
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Trump Pick for EPA Team Considered a Win for Coal
President elect Donald Trump has added a name to the EPA transition team that has area coal and energy supporters cheering.
Green/Yampa River Lottery Now Open
While rafting may be the last thing on your mind in December, it is a crucial time for those in the rafting industry. The Green and Yampa River lottery for 2017 is now open and the level of success for many depends on the luck of the draw.
Community Invited to Annual Angel of Hope Ceremony
All are invited to a ceremony that provides a special opportunity to find support and remember children lost too soon. Tuesday, December 6th, the 11th annual Angel of Hope ceremony will be held at the Vernal Memorial Cemetery.
UBOC Christmas Concert Inspires and Delights
For many in the Basin, the Christmas spirit arrived Saturday while attending one of the two Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concerts. The Vernal Middle School auditorium was packed with audiences eager to hear the children’s choir and see holiday dancers along with the orchestra and chorus talent.
Cowboy Christmas Coming to Duchesne Centennial Event Center
The Duchesne County Centennial Event Center is certainly fulfilling its mission as an excellent location for community events and unique opportunities. Plenty of both are included in an upcoming event aimed at community members throughout the Basin and beyond.
Kickoff a Magical Christmas Season with the UBOC Concerts Saturday
Under the baton of guest conductor Dr. Anthony Maiello, the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus will warm hearts this Saturday during two Christmas concerts. Dr. Maiello arrived in Vernal on Thursday and worked his magic during a special rehearsal that night.
Uintah County Commission Split on Christmas Bonus
Uintah County Commissioners Mark Raymond and Mike McKee issued a press release on Thursday announcing a decision to award a Christmas bonus to all County employees.
Stocking Stuffers from the DWR
For the true outdoorsmen, the winter season simply means putting on more layers before hitting your favorite fishing hole. The Division of Wildlife Resources recommend fishing and hunting licenses as the perfect stocking stuffer for real or would-be outdoorsman this Christmas and for ice fisherman, the gift will come just in time.
Bishop: Cooperation Efforts on PLI Ignored
Efforts to work together have been ignored, says Representative Rob Bishop, who outlines in a Thursday release the efforts he and Jason Chaffetz have taken to include language from the Bear Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and Department of the Interior in the Public Lands Initiative.
Library Welcoming Book Donations
As families clean out the old to make room for the new, donations are being accepted at the Uintah County Library. “A lot of people think about donating books and movies to the Library this time of year,” shares Library Director Sam Passey.
Roosevelt City Council Items
Several items were approved or considered during the November Roosevelt City Council meeting. The contract with the City Attorney was renewed. The contract is with Charles Grant and Stephen Foote who have served as City Attorney since 2012.