Locals Take Opportunity to Donate Blood in Wake of National Tragedies
Locals have been stunned along with the rest of the nation since learning of the mass shooting in Las Vegas that has killed over 50 people and injured over 500 people.
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Team Uintah Recognizes QEP for Contributions to STEM Education
Team Uintah is spreading the love again, this time with QEP for their contributions to STEM education. Over the past four years, QEP has contributed over $800,000 dollars to the Uintah School District’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and scholarships
Vernal Regional Airport Runway Project Update
It’s been years in the making! A new runway is finally identifiable at the Vernal Regional Airport. While crews still have work to do, the Airport Management Team shares that there is finally finished asphalt on the runway
USU-Uintah Basin Student Earns Coveted University Award
A USU-Uintah Basin student is the latest recipient of a coveted award from Utah State University. The A-Pin award started in 1910 and remains one of the most esteemed awards for undergraduate students of USU
Progress Being Made on Possible Uintah County Cemeteries Restructure
A meeting last week inviting the public to discuss issues with county officials about cemeteries in Uintah County is being considered a move in the right direction.
Craig Escapee Wanted by Police
The Craig Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted individual. 26-year-old Ethan Tyrel Robinson is wanted for Escape and Failure to Comply
21st Year for Upcoming Jensen Pumpkin Festival
A favorite fall event that benefits a charity each year is coming up. Now in its 21st year, the Jensen Pumpkin Festival will be held October 28th with all money earned from food and parking to be donated to the Sgt. Daniel Gurr Foundation
Stonegate/Hancock Cove Sewer Project in Design Phase
While it’s been a long process for residents to have sewer installed in the Stonegate/Hancock Cove area, details are coming together on the design phase.
Give Em’ Health: Make Family Mealtime a Priority
TriCounty Health Department has a simple but important tip for Basin families this week: make family mealtime a priority. September is Family Meal Month and with that the health department is spreading awareness of the great benefits of putting electronics away and really taking advantage of meal time as a time to bond with family members
Con Amore Fishing Day a Success
Kids at a Myton school have won the hearts of folks throughout the Basin through a unique annual event. The Annual Con Amore Fishing Day pairs up special needs children from Con Amore School with volunteer teens and adults to act as buddies during a day of fishing fun. Over 100 children participate in this great event.
Permit Acquired for Community Ponds in Dry Fork Area
The local Division of Wildlife Resources is up to something fishy, in a good way! Plans announced early in 2016 for urban fishing ponds at the mouth of Dry Fork continue to progress. According to Natalie Boren with the Division of Wildlife Resources, the permitting process with the Army Corps of Engineers took longer than expected but plans are moving forward now
Locals Raising Funds for Santa Claus Sleigh Restoration
Children around the world look forward each year to the night Santa Claus will pay them a visit. People in the Basin, however, know a special secret about jolly St. Nicholas…When he’s not up at the North Pole, he enjoys his time living here in the Uintah Basin.