Miss Uintah County Outstanding Teen Headed To State Competition
The Miss Utah Outstanding Teen competition is happening this weekend and the community has taken to social media to send good luck wishes to a local candidate.
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COVID Shifting Towards Endemic But What Does That Mean?
Officials say that COVID is shifting from being a pandemic to being endemic but what does that mean? TriCounty Health Officer Kirk Benge explains that when a disease transitions to endemic it is just ever present in the community like influenza, cold viruses, or RSV.
Rural Economic Development Community Arts Grant Program Now Available
Thanks to a Rural Economic Development Community Arts Grant, Uintah County is ready to help fund community art projects.
Bureau of Land Management to Conduct Pariette Wetlands Prescribed Fire
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office has announced plans to implement the Pariette Prescribed Fire in Uintah County during the last week of February through March 31st. The exact days depends on the weather and the project will be located in the southern part of Uintah County just North of Ouray and Pelican Lake.
‘Within My Reach’ Healthy Relationships Workshop Starts Tonight
The Uintah County Library is the place to be tonight for anyone working on developing healthy relationship skills.
Uintah School District Resumes Board Adopted Schedule
With cases of COVID-19 dropping, local schools are ready to get back to a more normal schedule. Uintah School District announced that on Friday, March 4th, Uintah schools will return to the Friday schedule adopted by the Uintah School Board for the 2021-2022 school year.
WIC Advisement Concerning Infant Formula Recall
If you use infant formula, listen up. There has been a recall on infant formula and the WIC program is informing the public what they need to do.
Vernal Downtown Revitalization Project Update
Like so many downtowns across the country, Vernal City is looking to reinvent itself. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion gave an update on the Downtown Revitalization project during the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week and had a positive report.
Uintah FFA Celebrating National FFA Week
Uintah FFA is celebrating National FFA Week this week and they are inviting the community to get in on the action. During a radio interview on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY, Uintah FFA Chapter President Scotlyn Williams explained what FFA is all about.
Friends Of The Utah Field House 2021 Annual Report
If you thought working or volunteering for a field house might be boring, think again! Last week, the Friends of the Utah Field House made their annual report for 2021 and despite COVID shutting down some of the annual events, like Dippy’s birthday party, the crew enjoyed a successful and busy year.
Service Opportunities To Help Patients Of Uintah Basin Healthcare
As a non-profit hospital, Uintah Basin Medical Center appreciates all donations to benefit patients and their families, especially for those that have experienced infant loss.
Flaming Gorge Ranger District Hires Interim District Ranger
The Flaming Gorge Ranger District has named an interim District Ranger. Marshall Alford is filling the shoes of District Ranger for the next few months as the district seeks to permanently fill the position. The previous District Ranger, Curt Booher, recently accepted a position in Oregon.