Officials have confirmed that charges have been filed in connection to the Beaver Creek Fire that has been burning in Western Colorado since June. The fire has burned around 60 square miles on the Wyoming/Colorado border.
Month: October 2016
Tabiona Community Center Fees Waived
Excitement is growing as the reality of having a community center in Tabiona gets closer every day. Building inspection fees on the project were waived earlier this month during the Duchesne County Commission meeting.
Successful Opening Weekend for Deer Hunt
The opening weekend of the rifle deer hunt was a success with more than 56,000 hunters and their families and friends heading into Utah’s backcountry. Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers were set up at check stations throughout the state, checking licenses and taking a close look at the deer harvested.
State Employment Report
The state of Utah continues to report a healthy economy on the whole. The latest data from the Department of Workforce Services reports that employment for September grew by 2.9 percent, adding 39,800 jobs to the economy compared to one year ago.
Sage Grouse Study Attacks Oil and Gas Development
A study from the U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado State University is drawing attention to claims that oil and gas development in the western U.S. will cause continued decline in sage grouse populations.
Fatal Crash on SR-191
A tragic crash took the life of a Randlett man on Sunday afternoon in Duchesne County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:00pm. “A flatbed pickup truck was traveling southbound on SR-191 near milepost 256 when it approached a curve in the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the pickup rolled down an embankment and came to rest in a river on the passenger side.”
Artists in the Making
Uintah County Library has provided a platform for young, aspiring artists to share their work. The Artist in the Making program has been a hit since its inception and a new round of young art submissions are being sought.
Drug Take Back Day
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet and properly dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Drug Take Back day is being held this Saturday in Vernal and Roosevelt, put on by local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Duchesne County Commission Supports Relicensing Uintah Hydroelectric Project
The Duchesne County Commission went on the record this week in support of the re-licensing of the Uintah Hydroelectric project, an existing clean energy facility on the Uinta River north of Neola that was constructed in 1920.
Sheriff Norton on Hunter Safety
The most popular hunt of the season has finally arrived and hunters in their safety orange will be headed to the mountain this weekend looking for their trophy kill. During all the excitement, Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton is reminding the community to keep safety in mind while on the mountain.