Ashley Regional Medical Center Educates Public On Signs Of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer may be rare but it remains the most common cancer diagnosed in men ages 15 to 35.
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Uintah Recreation District Board Considers Master Plan Presentation
The April board meeting held last week for the Uintah Recreation Special Service District included visuals of a Master Plan update with exciting possibilities. Bart Jensen, Manager for Jones and DeMille Engineering, presented a preliminary draft of master plan development of the Kay Memorial Park on the property adjacent to the Uintah Community Center.
Employment Update
Employment in Utah continues to grow with the current job count in the state at 1,650,800. The data shows that county employment levels have seen some increase in the Uintah Basin.
Uintah County Attorney’s Office Gives Snapshot Of Cases Processed Over 4 Years
Responding to questions from the public about caseloads and criminal trends, the Uintah County Attorney’s Office has provided a snapshot of cases processed over the past four years. In 2018, the total District Court cases received was 993 containing 2,577 charges and the total Juvenile cases received was 178 containing 331 charges.
High Desert Anglers Chapter Of Trout Unlimited Active in Community
The High Desert Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited is fulfilling their mission of maintaining and improving opportunities for fly fishing in our area.
Summer Rattlesnake Safety Tips
Hiking, biking, camping and hunting are all favorite pastimes for Basin residents and are all activities that increase the odds of encountering a rattlesnake, especially now that warmer weather is drawing them out of their dens.
Roosevelt City Times City Clean-Up Days With Free Dump Week
Local leaders want it to be as easy as possible for residents to clean up their yards and beautify their space which is why they offer Free Dump Week.
Serious Highway 40 Accident At 500 East Main In Vernal
A serious accident on Highway 40 in Vernal on Thursday resulted in injuries but thankfully only minor ones.
SB 162 ‘County Governance Amendments’ Addressing Finances Signed Into Law
A bill signed into law in Utah aims to increase financial oversight of county offices. SB162 ‘County Governance Amendments’ clarifies multiple aspects of financial oversight including that a county legislative body can have all accounts audited and that requests for financial information are to be addressed within 5 business days.
Pickleball Courts Destined For Vernal’s Independence Park
A new form of competitive fun is coming to Vernal. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved during the Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting on Wednesday evening.
Anglers Asked To Keep Small Lake Trout To Help Fishery In Flaming Gorge
In an effort to help the Flaming Gorge fishery, anglers are being asked to keep any lake trout under 25 inches in length caught at the reservoir. The reason is simple. If the population of smaller lake trout is not reduced, the salmon and rainbow trout populations will suffer.
Zions Block Focus As Vernal City Council Reviews Concept Design Plans
Plans are moving forward for changes to the Zions Bank block downtown. Mayor Hammond and Vernal City Council recently took time to review the concept design plans for the planned improvements and gave feedback. “The public improvements include walkways, patios behind the commercial buildings and the public parking lot.