A fundraiser to support families in Kenya was a success on Monday night in Vernal. Live music centered around the piano composition skills of Jill Boyd who entertained the crowd with on the spot compositions using random number combinations from the impressed crowd.
Month: September 2016
High School Mountain Bike Race Cancelled; Unlikely to be Rescheduled
Thursday’s storm and the continued rain resulted in the cancellation of a highly anticipated local event. For the second weekend in a row, thousands of high school mountain bike racers and their families traveled to Vernal for competition on the new race track built by the Uintah High School Mountain Bike team and their families.
No Disaster Declaration for Flooding Damage
Local damage due to flooding will not be be qualified as a Disaster Declaration. According to Uintah County Emergency Management Director Tal Ehlers, the flooding was a tragic inconvenience to several homes and businesses but the damage does not come anywhere close to qualifying for disaster funds.
Gruesome Details Emerge on Duchesne County Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Case
Court documents outline a horrifying case of human trafficking, rape and kidnapping that took place in Duchesne County in 2014. 37-year-old Jared Stephen Morgan was arrested in Salt Lake County without incident after 8th District Court Judge Samuel P. Chiara issued a warrant for his arrest last Thursday, September 22nd.
Wasatch Front Man Arrested on Duchesne County Warrant
A Sandy man was arrested in Salt Lake County without incident after 8th District Court Judge Samuel P. Chiara issued a warrant for his arrest last Thursday, September 22nd. Court records show that 37-year-old Jared Stephen Morgan faces charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Rape, Forcible Sodomy, and Aggravated Kidnapping; all 1st Degree Felonies.
Koncert for Kenya Tonight
Tonight is the night. A fundraiser concert at the Kokopelli event center in Vernal is shining a light on the cause of the 100 Humanitariansorganization that helps provide necessary items to improve self reliance in Kenya, Africa.
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice
Thursday’s rain took a toll on roads and areas throughout the Basin. Among the areas affected, the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge has announced it is closed until further notice. “A large sinkhole has formed in the main entrance road,” shares the Refuge announcement.
Naples Police Chief Watkins on Combatting Theft
A little common sense goes a long ways when preventing theft. Naples City Police Chief Mark Watkins reports that there has been an ongoing issue of people leaving themselves vulnerable to thieves by leaving garage and other doors open or unlocked and valuables left out in the open.
Highway Patrol Says Alcohol a Factor in Highway 40 Crash
A near head-on collision left both occupants of the vehicles in serious condition on Highway 40 near Gusher on Saturday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old female was driving a gray 2004 Ford Expedition eastbound and was observed crossing the center medium at least twice.
Uintah Basin Medical Center Lockdown for Gun Sighting
The Uintah Basin Medical Center was on lockdown this morning after a person was seen entering the facility with two rifles. According to Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison, Roosevelt Police were notified by the UBMC ER department that Life Flight personnel in Salt Lake, who had been watching helipad monitors at UBMC, saw a person going into UBMC though the door near the helipad with what appeared to be two rifles.