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KNEU 1250There’s been an update since the recent announcement that the Craig Police Department Chief of Police Jerry DeLong had resigned. Craig Daily Press reports that the Craig City Manager rescinded the separation agreement with DeLong that included two months salary and continued health insurance after “disparaging remarks” were made by DeLong about the agreement.
After a fantastic showing of endurance and athleticism, the Uintah High Ute wrestling team are the 4A state champions! The Ute team earned an accumulative 332.5 points beating out the Mountain Crest team at 295 points.
Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday the opening of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations for 65 years and older individuals in Utah. Eligibility for those with underlying health conditions is set for March 1st. The TriCounty Health Department will be moving the Vernal vaccination location from the Vernal TriCounty Health Department office to the Uintah Conference Center starting Tuesday, February 23rd.
The Ute Business Committee issued a press release this week stating that the State of Utah has reaffirmed the exclusive governmental authority of the Ute Indian Tribe.
The COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels are finally reflecting the reduction in COVID-19 activity in the TriCounty area. After months of being listed at the High Transmission Level, both Uintah County and Duchesne County have been moved to the Moderate Level and Daggett County remains at the Low Transmission Level.
Uintah High School would like to recognize the work and achievements of Eoin O’Hearn. This young man is in the running for two very distinguished awards. First, he is a finalist for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship.
Congressman Blake Moore will be serving as the Vice Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations as well as on the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee.
You may not know what it is but you’ve likely seen the name ‘Blithe Spirit’ on marquees around town. This is because tonight is opening night for the Blithe Spirit community theatre production at Vernal Theatre: Live as well as the cinema version on the big screen at local movie theaters.
While it continues to be hotly debated, a bill in the Utah Legislature has continued its movement and passed the House on Wednesday. HB 302, Preserving Sports for Female Students, would require public schools to designate athletic activities by sex.
A local school counselor has been recognized for her hard work. Uintah High School counselor Marysa Rhodes was awarded the Utah Career Guidance Award from the Utah Association for Career & Technical Education!
Last week Craig Police Department Chief of Police Jerry DeLong resigned. The city of Craig issued a press release on Wednesday in which City Manager Peter Brixius announced Michael Cochran as the City’s interim police chief. His estimated start date is in approximately 2 weeks as former Police Chief Delong’s last day will be March 1st.
With COVID putting many things on hold for the last year, the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus is looking to the future and getting up and going again. They announced this week that they have found a new Artistic Director, Dr. Cory Evans. “,2021-02-18 11:42:13”