Uintah County Commission Approves Community Development Remodel
The Uintah County Commission reviewed bids for remodeling work to better suit theneeds of the Community Development Department during Monday’s Commissionmeeting.
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Road and Ramp Repairs Around Flaming Gorge Upcoming
The summer months are a favorite for visitors to Flaming Gorge and the Ashley NationalForest is giving a heads up on some upcoming projects. The Cedar Springs Boat Rampwill be closed June 26th at 4:00pm and reopened June 27th at noon.
Use of Counterfeit Bills On The Rise Warns Roosevelt City Police
Keep an eye out for fake bills as their use is on the rise in the Uintah Basin. According to Roosevelt City Police Chief Rick Harrison, Roosevelt Police have seen a noticeable increase in counterfeit currency.
Uintah County Library Hosts Traveling Teen Memoriam Display
The Uintah County Library is remembering 120 teens that have been lost on Utah roads, including one of the Basin’s own. The state’s Zero Fatalities Campaign includes a Teen Memoriam of youth who have lost their lives on Utah Roads as a way to put faces and feeling behind the statistics of lives lost.
Uintah County Certified Tax Rate Tabled Until Wednesday
With a feeling of Déjà vu, Uintah County Commissioners grappled again with the adoption of the State recommended Certified Tax Rate. If adopted, the 2018 Certified Tax Rate would increase property taxes by approximately $11 dollars per $100,000 dollars in home value with the county receiving an additional $749,000 dollars in order to provide the county with the same revenue totals as 2017.
Uintah County Clerk/Auditor on Uintah County Primary Election Ballots
Most Uintah County voters now have ballots in hand with time to vote by mail or in person. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins has several things he wants the public to know. “If you did not receive your ballot in the mail, please come into the County Clerk’s office,” shares Wilkins.
Steinaker Fish Derby Puts Good Dent in Effort to Salvage Bluegill
A tournament earlier this month helped in the effort to salvage bluegill before Steinaker Reservoir is drained for repairs. According to DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer, there were 110 tournament participants.
Vernal Regional Airport Invites Public For Grand Reopening
After years of construction and major changes, the Vernal Regional Airport is celebrating its way into the future and has invited the public to join in. “We are doing an airport Grand Reopening for the runway, terminal, and also a ribbon cutting for the new air service,” shares Airport Manager Doug Brown.
Uintah County Primary Election Ballots Finally Arrive at Vernal Post Office
After a bit of a wait, Primary Election ballots have arrived at the Vernal Post Office. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins announced Monday that the ballots had arrived and should be delivered on Monday.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Continues Upgrades
It seems there is no end to the announcements of upgrades at Ashley Regional Medical Center. Among the most recent is a drug take-back box now located in the waiting room of the Emergency Department.
Local USU Research Enables Local Industry Time for Solutions to Ozone Problem
Thanks to the USU-Uintah Basin Bingham Research Center, local industry has more time to find cost-effective solutions to the local ozone problem regulated by the EPA. Senior research scientist Huy Tran provided evidence that certain high ozone days were natural-caused exceedances and ultimately the research lead to the EPA dropping the Uintah Basin’s non-attainment level from Moderate to Marginal.
Vernal City Moves Forward with Wayfinding Design Agreement
Vernal City is moving forward in partnership with other cities to design, develop, and implement a wayfinding system in Uintah County. According to Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion, the City Council approved the design contract with Landmark Design for $49,780 dollars for the development of the master plan.