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.
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High School Softball and Baseball Athletes Named to All-State Teams
Local athletes have been named to the 2018 All-State teams for softball and baseball.
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.
Community Garden in Duchesne County; UBAOG Thanks Volunteers and Donors
The new community garden in Duchesne County is sure to bring joy and fill bellies and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments is offering thanks to the many volunteers and donors that made it possible. Volunteers from Enervest Operating were there early on with power tools and hammers in hand helping build the 15 garden beds in a single day. Workers from Peak’s Well Service reinforced the garden beds with hardware, stapled in the weed barrier, and sealed a picnic table.
Meet the Candidate: Jae Potter for House District 69
Jae Potter visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Potter is currently serving as the Carbon County Commissioner and is running for the House District 69 seat which serves constituents in Carbon, Grand, Emery, and Duchesne County.
Rifle Police Department Seeks Information on Attempted Child Abduction
A terrifying situation thankfully had a good outcome this week in Rifle. Rifle Police Department have confirmed that they are investigating a case of an attempted abduction of a minor child that took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 13th.
Ute Indian Tribe Issues 2018 Fire Restriction Order
The Ute Indian Tribe has issued a 2018 Fire Restriction Order. The announcement, signed June 11th, states that fire conditions are deemed extremely hazardous, constituting a threat to life, property, and the Tribe’s natural resources.
Vernal City Council Approves Certified Tax Rate
The Vernal City Council met last week, approving a certified tax rate with a minor increase per household. The rate has an increase of $3 dollars per house per year on an average $200,000 dollar appraised value. “This rate remains among the lowest 10 percent of cities in the State for cities and towns,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
Update on Primary Election Ballots from Uintah County Clerk Auditor
Conducting an election by mail is typically uneventful in the weeks leading up to the election day but this year is the exception to the rule. Uintah County Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins provided an update on Thursday regarding the ballot debacle as local voters are still waiting to have ballots in hand.
Vernal One of Three Meeting Locations for Review of Sage Grouse Draft EIS
As efforts continue to see federal habitat conservation efforts aligned with state wildlife management plans, a meeting is coming up this month in Vernal to answer questions regarding recently released draft amendments to the sage grouse plans from 2015. The amendments were published on May 4th and are in the middle of a 90-day public comment period that ends August 2nd.
Local Ballot Errors and Delays Part of a Bigger Problem
Delays and errors to a portion of local ballots are part of a bigger problem that stretches beyond the Uintah Basin. According to Duchesne County Clerk Auditor JoAnn Evans, several Utah counties are having issues with the same printing facility. “This is not just a Duchesne County problem,” explains Evans.
Change in Roosevelt Location for ‘Let’s Talk: Uintah Basin Cancer Support Group’
The ‘Let’s Talk: Uintah Basin Cancer Support Group’ welcomes all affected by cancer with open arms. From now on, however, they will be welcoming all from a new location when meeting in Roosevelt.