House Repeals BLM Rule “Planning 2.0”
Momentum is growing in the fight against a controversial BLM land management rule known as Planning 2.0(two point oh).
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Governor Herbert to Sign Executive Order
Governor Gary Herbert is signing an executive order today that many consider long overdue.
Read Down Your Fines at the Uintah County Library
The Uintah County Library will do just about anything to get kids reading, including forgiveness of debt.
Local Dentists “Give Kids a Smile!”
Local dentists have joined forces for the health and benefit of local kids. The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids a Smile program in 2003 and more than 5.5 million underserved children have received free oral health services since.
Officials Sign Resolution Urging Trump to Rescind Bear Ears National Monument
Those opposed to the Bear Ears National Monument are taking action. Governor Gary Herbert is leading the trend, signing a resolution on Friday asking President Trump to rescind the designation.
Local Benefit from Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund
Utahns will once again have the opportunity to donate to help Utah’s homeless on their income tax form and local entities are among the recipients from that fund.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office on Tax Scams
Tax season has arrived and with it, scammers. “With tax season upon us we see an increase in tax fraud related calls,” shares the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office.
Give Em’ Health: Winter Emergency Car Kits
While the worst of the winter storms may be behind us, it is still too early to rule out dangerous winter road conditions. TriCounty Health Department is encouraging citizens to create winter emergency car kits to have on hand in case of any travel trouble you may yet experience this winter.
Vernal City Receives Healthy Audit Report
Vernal City received a clean bill of health during their Fiscal Year 2016 audit report given last month by Doug Rasmussen from Smuin, Rich and Marsing.
UHP Valentine’s Campaign: The Basin Loves Safe Drivers
Local Highway Patrol is spreading the love just in time for Valentine celebrations. The campaign is called The Basin Loves Safe Drivers for Valentine Weekend and what it means is extra patrols will be out.
Vernal City Approves Sewer Connections
Vernal City Council considered and approved a sewer main line connection request during their first meeting of the month.
Library Kids Cafe Now Open Saturday; Volunteers Needed
A special program through the Utah Food Bank is helping fill the gaps for local kids.