Uintah School Board to Meet Over Superintendent Contract
The contract of Superintendent Mark Dockins is up for review once again by the Uintah School Board.
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Local Governments Aim at Improved Communication with Special Service Districts
Leadership from governing agencies in Uintah County met on Monday to discuss ways to improve communication between the Cities, County and Special Service Districts.
Free Ice Fishing Clinics
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to be sure ice fisherman are up to speed on ice safety before hitting Basin waters.
A Christmas Carol Sells Out
Vernal Theater: Live’s third production since opening this fall is a hit! A Christmas Carol performed to three sold out crowds over the weekend and no more tickets are available for tonight’s final production. Hearts all over the Basin have been warmed with the Christmas spirit after witnessing the painful yet magical transformation of Scrooge, played by John Gothard. Check out what’s coming in 2017 for the theatre at www.vernaltheatre.com.
Utah’s Employment Report
Utah has experienced another month of employment growth based upon the report from the Department of Workforce Services.
Ute Tribe on Public Lands Initiative in Congress
The 114th Congress adjourned last week and will rest until January when a new year of Congress will begin.
Lengthy Pursuit Ends in Arrest in Uintah County
An early morning pursuit ended in arrest during the early morning hours in Uintah County. According to Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began after a BIA officer attempted to stop a passenger car for speeding at approximately 2:45am on 6500 East in Fort Duchesne.
Leaders Stayed Involved to See SR-45 Reopened
The reopening of SR-45 is no small thing for southern Uintah County. After a 17-month closure, UDOT completed construction on a 157-foot bridge that spans an eroded mining trench on SR-45 near Bonanza.
Duchesne County School District Makes AP District Honor Roll
Duchesne County School District has made a national honor roll for the third year in arow.
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Graduate
Like most agencies, Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is almost always in the process of hiring and training new cadets for their team. Sheriff Dave Boren was among many in attendance at the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) ceremony in Sandy on Thursday, honoring new graduates from the program.
Highway Patrol on Winter Storm
A winter storm is rolling through the region and local Highway Patrol is offering safety reminders for anyone traveling on Basin roads. One often overlooked safety practice is to check your tire pressure and be sure to have good tires on your vehicle that can handle winter weather conditions, shares Sgt. Kellie Oaks.
U.S. Oil Sands Announces Deferment of PR Spring Project
Canadian based company U.S. Oil Sands announced this month that plans for the PR Spring project will be deferred until a $7.5 million dollar financing is complete. Mechanical construction of PR Spring is complete but “as a result of liquidity constraints,” the Company has elected to “lay-up the facility pending the closing of Financing.”