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KNEU 1250Vernal was the place to be for ATV enthusiasts over the weekend at the Outlaw ATV Jamboree in Uintah County. The three day event hosted around 600 participants, a number that grows each year. Uintah County Commissioner Brad Horrocks was thrilled by the response and how the event turned out, emphasizing that the Uintah Basin has more to offer ATV enthusiasts than anywhere else in Utah.
‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ continues its rise in popularity as a documentary style show on the History Channel. Located in Uintah County, Skinwalker Ranch is a 512 acre property rumored for years to have UFO sightings and paranormal activity.
Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ will dazzle audiences in a few short weeks and while there may be a learning curve for the new folks behind the scenes, the focus isn’t to overhaul the system. “The theme of this year is ‘Traditions’,” shares Outlaw Trail Theater Board President Jay Haslem.
Many hands make light work! On Saturday there will be a massive cleaning effort at Cottonwood and Bullock Reservoirs in the Lapoint area. Trash bags, gloves, and necessities will be provided and there will be some added incentive for showing up and helping.
The Uintah County Fair has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Western Park administration explains that when restrictions started to lift, entertainers and activities were booked up incredibly fast. The dates that were available already had other events scheduled for the Uintah County facilities and it was ultimately decided the fair would have to be postponed and they would look to 2022 instead.
TriCounty Health announced Thursday that Uintah and Duchesne County remain at the Moderate COVID-19 Transmission Index level while Daggett County remains at the Low level.
Memorial Weekend is a beautiful time when the local cemeteries fill up with flowers and gifts from those remembering and honoring those who have passed on. In case you didn’t know or in case you had forgotten, Memorial decoration cleanup starts on Monday.
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a fire prevention order for all BLM administered lands in the state of Utah. According to the Department of Interior, the following acts are prohibited on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas, lands, roads, waterways, and trails in the State of Utah until rescinded: First, the non-commercial use or discharge of explosives of any kind.
TriCounty Health has announced they are offering a final drive through clinic for COVID-19 vaccines.
Vacancies on the Duchesne County School District Board of Education have been filled. According to a Wednesday press release, the Board of Education of the Duchesne County School District met Tuesday night in a special meeting to appoint two individuals to fill the recently vacated seats in Districts One and Two.
A heartfelt congratulations goes out to Uintah High School's Eoin O'Hearn for being selected as one of the nationwide seniors to earn a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Eoin's scholarship is sponsored by the University of Alabama. He graduated Friday with the Class of 2021, finishing an outstanding career at Uintah High with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.
Recovery from the job losses and disruption caused by the pandemic has varied greatly from state to state but Utah has been a standout in the recovery process. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Utah’s job losses from February 2020 to April 2020 for the state of Utah was at 8.9%, the lowest of all the states.