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KNEU 1250Starting today at noon, Uintah County Offices will be conducting business by appointment only. According to Monday’s press release, the Uintah County Commission signed the order closing all buildings that are owned or managed by the county to public access until further notice.
The service and hard work of two Uintah Basin locals was recognized recently by the Rural Water Association of Utah. At their annual conference held in late February, the Association named Bert Clark the ‘Elected Official of the Year’ and David Hatch received an award for ‘Outstanding Service by a Water Operator’.
With a cleared social calendar and the Governor’s permission to stay home and watch television, it’s the perfect time to learn more about the local mystery of Skinwalker Ranch. The A+E Networks nonfiction series ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ premieres Tuesday, March 31st. In their press release for the series, A+E and the History Channel share that the series will share “never-before-seen footage of the ranch and what it contains.
The Division of Wildlife Resources has implemented occupancy limits at Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby explains that there have been recent days with up to 50 people at the ponds but the pond occupancy is now a maximum of 25 people, while keeping distances between individuals to a minimum of 6 feet.
UBTech isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from celebrating and recognizing their 2020 graduates. “I’m excited to announce, UBTech’s graduation will be virtual in 2020,” shares UBTech President Aaron Weight. “Unprecedented times provide opportunities to celebrate the success of UBTech’s graduates in advanced ways.
An Adult Male in Uintah County has been confirmed to have COVID-19. TriCounty Health released the following announcement on Friday morning: ‘TriCounty Health Department believes this case is a result of community-acquired transmission with recent travel to the Wasatch Front.
Local agencies are working together to help workers affected by layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from Uintah County, the Work-Share Program is set up to help Uintah County residents who have been furloughed or laid off from businesses throughout the county due to the public health order that has affected businesses like restaurants, hotels, bars, and theaters.
In an effort to be proactive for the employees and citizens of Daggett County, the county offices will change their procedure to conduct business by appointment only. Confirmed cases of coronavirus are throughout Utah, Colorado and now in the neighboring Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
The run of Uintah Theatre’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ provided an exciting night out for locals in just the nick of time ahead of the state recommendation for social distancing to battle the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, judges with the Utah High School Musical Theatre Association were able to watch a digital version of the show despite being kept from attending the show live and as a result five cast members have made the list of nominations for this year’s state awards.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources has provided notice to visitors of the state parks that based on Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Directive, state parks will be open ONLY to residents residing in the same county as the state park.
TriCounty Health Department offered clarification on Saturday afternoon on misinformation on testing and follow up instructions offered to those who are tested.
Most small business owners in the Uintah Basin are experiencing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Learn how small business owners can apply to receive economic benefits provided by congress. Utah Small Business Administration Regional Director Marla Trollan and SBA Legal Council, John Gygi will discuss the process and answer questions from the public and local leaders