When faced with a disaster, emergency or hiccup in life many people wisely consider, “What would Grandma do in this situation?” That concept is behind a preparedness fair being held this week in Roosevelt and all in the community are invited to come learn something new.
Month: September 2016
Police Chase Ends in Arrests
A man who fled from police in a stolen vehicle and was eventually caught near Rangely was arrested on multiple charges last week. 22-year-old David Morgan was traveling between Meeker and Rangely when a Sheriff’s officer spotted him in a pickup which matched the description of a stolen vehicle.
Naples Officially Re-branded
After a survey process, months of preparation and careful consideration, Naples is officially rebranded. City Manager Joshua Bake presented to the Naples City Council on Thursday night where the new logo was unveiled.
DEQ Storage Tank Emissions Pilot Project
Work is underway on the Storage Tank Emissions Pilot Project, known as STEPP, in the Uintah Basin. The 2016 Utah Legislature’s budget included a $150,000 appropriation for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) to create a pilot program that would visit oil and gas sites to screen for leaks primarily from oil and gas-condensate storage tanks.
Vernal DWR Hosting Free Bird Hunting Clinic
The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free bird hunting clinic in Vernal this week. The clinic is in preparation for the youth waterfowl hunt scheduled for the next day on September 17th.
UHP Urges Seatbelt Use and Putting Phones Away While Driving
Basin residents have big hearts but there is room for improvement as far as travel safety is concerned. According to Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Kellie Oaks, Uintah Basin troopers have stopped over 1900 seatbelt violators so far this year.
Uintah High School Student/Athlete of the Week
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Bailey Stone nominated by Mrs. Robin McClellan. The Ute Athlete of the Week is soccer player Elsha Lance nominated by Coach John Nerdin.
Future of BTA the Focus of Monday Meeting
A hot topic the last several months will be the focus of a joint meeting today between the Uintah Basin Association of Governments and the Uintah Basin Economic Development Board.
Governor Herbert Issues Call for Kindness to Remember 9/11
Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued a call for kindness leading up to September 11th along with his announcement that flags should be lowered throughout the state.
Wilkerson Released to Halfway House
Citizens in the Basin are expressing their concern over word that a repeat sex offender sentenced to Utah prison in 2014 has been released. 43-year-old Tommy Lance Wilkerson was living in Duchesne County when he was sentenced in 8th District Court in 2014 to serve up to 5 years in prison for violation of a protective order.