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Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation
Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known...
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Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation
Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known...
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Utah Petroleum Assoc. Applauds KODA Resources As 1st HCITC Award Recipient
Utah Petroleum Association announced this week that a company operating in the Uinta Basin is the first in the state to be approved for a special tax credit. KODA Resources recently applied to expand natural gas compression, infrastructure, and production and was...
Vernal City Shares Concept Designs For Lamplighter Block; Feedback Invited
Vernal City has shared the concept designs for the recently acquired Lamplighter Block that is scheduled for demolition in the coming months. The designs are shared through a survey that allows for feedback on 3 concepts and style preferences. The first stage of...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Unemployment Update
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has provided updated unemployment numbers by County for the month of...
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...
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...
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...
$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...
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....
‘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...
Naples City Upgrades Surveillance Security System
Grant funding has helped Naples City move forward with upgrading their surveillance system for their City buildings....
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...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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