Don’t Fall For Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day and if you’ve caught the love bug online the Utah Department of Public Safety is urging you to be cautious.
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Momentum Building For 2nd Annual Vernal PhenomeCon
The momentum continues for a local conference that is drawing people to the Uintah Basin from all over the world. Dates and a growing list of speakers for the second annual Vernal PhenomeCon have been announced and paranormal fans can hardly contain their excitement.
Eagle View Students Setting Excellent Example
The students at Eagle View Elementary have been spotted setting a great example in the community and beyond.
Boys and Girls Club ‘Youth of the Year’ Awarded to Moffat County Student
A Moffat County student has been announced as the 2022 Youth of the Year in Northwest Colorado for the Boys and Girls Club. Reina Steele is a 17 year old senior from Moffat County High School. Steele was one of six students in the running for the award and the $7,500 scholarship.
Pay Attention To Heart Health Or You May Pay With Your Life
Our local health care providers are reminding the people of the Uintah Basin that February is American Heart Month and it’s crucial to pay attention to your heart health or you may pay with your life. About half of all Americans have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Another day, another scam and this time it's the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office issuing the warning.
Local Grocery Store First Independent Retailer In Utah To Accept SNAP Online
A local grocery store wants all its customers to have the opportunity to shop their store online and so an important payment option has been added. According to Davis Food and Drug Director of Operations Alex Walker, Davis is now the first independent retailer in Utah to offer SNAP payments on their online shopping platform.
Uintah County Moving Forward With ‘Energy Strong’ Videos
Uintah County is moving forward with their ‘Energy Strong’ project. Uintah County Economic Development Director Lesha Coltharp made a presentation during a recent Uintah County Commission meeting of plans to produce short 30-second videos that will highlight the energy industry’s production process.
DWR Warns Public Of Consequences When Committing Permit Fraud
The Division of Wildlife Resources is warning the public that they take fraud seriously and those who commit permit fraud are held accountable. “Any license that is obtained through fraud, deceit or misrepresentation is not valid,” says DWR Statewide Investigations Capt. Wade Hovinga.
Duchesne County Commission Renews Agreement With Ashley National Forest
The Duchesne County Commission has approved an agreement with Ashley National Forest for officers to patrol Forest areas.
Efforts To Remedy Local Substitute Shortage Making Positive Difference
The substitute shortage in schools has been a hot topic across the country including locally. The topic was discussed during the Uintah School Board work session on Wednesday and the efforts to address the shortage in Uintah School District have remedied the problem.
Congressman Moore New Ranking Member Of House Committee
Congressman Blake Moore has been appointed as a new ranking member within the House Committee on Natural Resources. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations,” said Congressman Blake Moore.