Uintah Student/Athlete of the Week
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Tessa Cortisse, nominated by accounting teacher Mrs. Kay Lynn Holmes. The Ute Athlete of the Week is golfer Dallen Smuin, nominated by Coach Brent Labrum.
News
All Parents Invited to Internet Safety Conference
Dangers online are impacting youth and families locally and around the nation which is why Uintah School District is inviting all parents to a free internet safety seminar this Thursday night.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
When is the last time you checked the smoke alarms in your home? Fire officials are urging locals to take fire prevention in their homes seriously by checking smoke alarms once a month, replacing batteries once a year and replacing the alarm at least every 10 years.
Uintah County Considers Roofing Bids
Uintah County Commissioners opened bids on Monday for consideration on the roof replacement project for part of the Uintah County building.
USOR Transitions to Utah Department of Workforce Services
Changes have been made on a state level to the agencies that serve individuals with disabilities. Over the weekend Governor Herbert announced that the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation has officially transferred to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
“Boots, Buckles & Bling” Photography Deadline Approaches
The Outlaw Trail Festival of the Arts is celebrating 20 years of brilliant photography with their upcoming “Boots, Buckles & Bling” Juried Photo Shootout and the deadline for submissions is approaching.
Uintah County Flood Control Plan a Work in Progress
Clarifications to Uintah County’s work on a flood control plan were made during discussion following the Commission meeting on Monday.
Aerospace Events to Bring Economic Potential and STEM Education
Events scheduled around the Basin this week will host key leaders from Utah’s Aerospace industry providing STEM learning for students as well as potential business opportunities for local companies.
Corn Approved as Bait on Flaming Gorge
Who knew corn could make headline news? But for anglers, the Utah Wildlife Board’s approval last week of corn as bait on limited Utah waters is big news. Flaming Gorge is among the very limited waters where anglers can fish with corn starting January 1st, 2017.
Western ‘Attorneys General’ Group Says States Lack Teeth to Seize Public Lands
After two years of bipartisan work between ‘Attorneys General’ in western states including Utah, a report has been released determining that states lack legal arguments to gain control of public lands within their boundaries.
Jensen Pumpkin Festival Preps for Big 20th Year Celebration
Plenty of volunteer hours have already been logged in preparation for one of the area’s biggest fall events: the Jensen Pumpkin Festival. This year’s theme is “Throughout the Years” and is celebrating a huge milestone.
UVU Award for Manila Man
Nathan Northcott of Manila is making an impact at Utah Valley University and it has not gone unnoticed. Nathan was recently awarded the University’s Distinguished Student Award and it is not difficult to see why.