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.
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BLM Allows Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project to Proceed
The BLM announced Friday that oil and gas development in parts of Duchesne and Uintah Counties can move forward. The decision approved the preferred alternative in the Monument Butte Areas oil and gas final Environmental Impact Statement in order to safeguard natural resources while allowing for future energy development.
MEET THE CANDIDATES PUBLIC RADIO FORUM BORTON – HORROCKS
Meet the candidates Stephen Borton and Brad Horrocks, Click to Listen
Wanted by Vernal City Police
Vernal City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the whereabouts of 33-year-old Sye James.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Auditions Tonight for Tumbleweeds
The time has come to live out your dreams on a live stage. Whether you are a seasoned veteran, have been out of the game for a few years or simply want to try out your acting skills for the first time, Vernal Theatre: LIVE is encouraging you to get down to the theatre tonight and audition for their upcoming show, Tumbleweeds.
Duane Draper: A Friend of Public Health
A local clinician has been recognized on a state level for his service and commitment to public health. Duane Draper is a Physician’s Assistant that practices at the Flaming Gorge Community Health Center in Manila. Draper “has served the individuals of Daggett County tirelessly for nearly a decade.
Locals Honored at 42nd Annual Golden Key Awards
Special guests from Uintah County attended the 42nd Annual Golden Key Awards at the state capitol this week including Uintah County Library staff member David Spainhower.
Ute Tribe Press Conference in Washington, D.C. Outlines Opposition to PLI
Key members of Ute Tribe leadership were in Washington, D.C. this week as they continue to oppose Congressman Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative. On Tuesday, Ute Business Committee Chairman Shaun Chapoose spoke at the Ute Tribe press conference outside the U.S. Department of the Interior building.
TriCounty Honors Flu-Shootout Prices
There were plenty of reasons to miss the annual Flu Shoot-Out put on by TriCounty Health last Saturday as many folks were dealing with effects of excessive storm water.
Uintah County Commissioner Candidates
Unlike in years past, the Uintah County Commission race will have more than one name on the ballot this November.
Bomb Squad Disarms Pot of Stew
A suspicious looking object on the side of I-80 caused serious concern on Tuesday in Sweetwater County. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, bomb technicians were called in when an object, suspected to be a pressure cooker bomb, was spotted on the ground at a truck parking area 35 miles east of Rock Springs.
Utah Aerospace Community Coming to Basin
Upcoming events with the Utah Aerospace Community has locals dreaming of big possibilities. According to Duchesne County Economic Development Director Irene Hansen, the upcoming visit and future prospects are very exciting.