Atkins mission call
Dennis and Beverly Atkin have been called to the Philippines Baguio Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Empowering Future Innovators: Utah State University Hosts First STEAM Expo in Roosevelt
Science, Technology, Engineering Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts are embedded in every aspect of our lives.
Bomb Threat Incident at O’Reilly Auto Parts Store: No Active Threat
On September 2, 2024, at 15:19 hours Central Dispatch received a call from an employee at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Store, located at 1025 West US 40.
UBTech Outcomes
Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) continues to elevate Utah through its commitment to technical education and supporting the local economy, especially in the Uintah Basin.
Utah volunteer stewards earn prestigious National Park Service regional award
Vernal-area cultural site steward volunteers, trained to support land managers in monitoring and safeguarding cultural sites, have been awarded the National Park Service Intermountain Region’s 2023 Excellence in Volunteerism Team Award.Ian Wright, head of Utah’s Cultural Site Steward Program, expressed his appreciation to the dedicated volunteers who donate their time, expertise and resources to help protect archaeological and cultural sites in Dinosaur National Monument.
Outstanding Public Service Award
Local business owner Louise Thompson has been actively involved in the community serving on multiple boards and charity organizations in Uintah Basin.
Ballard Man Dies After Altercation
On August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress.
Veterans: Relieve Stress, Inform Your Family About Your VA Benefits
More than 6 million Americans receive earned benefits for military service - including disability compensation, education benefits, caregiver assistance, burial benefits and more.
Bicyclist Struck and Dragged by Vehicle; Suspect Apprehended After Investigation
On August 13, 2024, at 10:40 a.m., Vernal City Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle striking a bicyclist at the intersection of 500 South Vernal Avenue.
Omu’s Journal
Twenty years ago, when the BLM thinned the trees there, the Uintah Mountain Club had asked the BLM to spare any large, ancient Douglas firs.