EV Labs Announces Manufacturing Plant In Uintah Basin
Utah is a hot spot for new business transplants so it’s no surprise that a manufacturing company responsible for a whole new industry has chosen it for its headquarters.
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Search And Rescue Finds Stranded Snowmobiler In Sub-Zero Temperatures
Imagine being stranded in sub-zero temperatures after your snowmobile became stuck. For one 80-year-old man this scenario played out in the area of the Strawberry River and thankfully he survived the ordeal.
TriCounty Health Officially Terminates Weekly COVID Transmission Report
TriCounty Health has announced that as of Monday, the health department has changed the way it will report COVID-19 cases, including the termination of the weekly transmission report.
Roosevelt Police Chief Warns Of Scams
Scammers are hard at work trying to steal your hard earned money. Roosevelt Police Chief Mark Watkins is urging the community to be on the lookout and not fall for the scammer’s approach.
Charity Comedy Nights This Weekend To Benefit ‘Friends Against Family Violence’
The people of ‘Friends Against Family Violence’ understand how important their work in the community is. They also understand the importance of connection, laughter, and having a great time. They have combined the two and are urging all in the community to join them for “Charity Comedy Nights” this weekend.
Moffat County Kids Shine At Colorado State Robotic Tournament
Don’t underestimate the kids in Moffat County. Just this last week Colorado held their State Robotic Tournament in Denver and the 5 elementary teams from Moffat County were in it to win. At the tournament each team faced 24 teams throughout Colorado in the exact same challenge.
Uintah School District Approves Capital Outlay Projects
The Uintah School Board held a special business meeting last week to discuss the district’s upcoming capital projects.
Recognizing The Good In Our Community
There seems to be so many negative things happening that sometimes we need to remind ourselves that simple good things are happening in our community. A good example took place at the Tracy Byrd concert in Vernal over the weekend.
Uintah DECA Club Have Outstanding Showing At State Competition
State competition last week went very well for the Uintah High DECA Club. The team had a 2nd place finish overall in the Chapter of the Year category and 17 club members qualified for nationals. Justin Schmidt, Kenadee Allred, Ellie Hartman, and Bryson Allan were in the top 10 percent of test scores in their individual subjects.
DWR Seeking Information After Poaching Incident
The Division of Wildlife Resources is asking citizens throughout the region for help as they investigate a poaching incident.
Monday First Exceedance Of EPA Ozone Standard Of The Year
The Uinta Basin recorded its first exceedance of the EPA ozone standard of the year on Monday. According to the report from Dr. Seth Lyman, USU Bingham Research Center Director, ozone has continued to increase in the Uinta Basin and the likelihood of high ozone will not pass for several more days.
HB242 Seeks To Meter Secondary Water In Rural Utah; Locals Express Opposition
The topic of metering secondary water in rural Utah is back on the table thanks to House Bill 242 and leaders and citizens in rural Utah are joining forces to push back. In 2019, legislation was passed that required areas of Utah to meter their secondary water.