Plans are in the works to form a Citizens Academy through the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. A Citizens Academy is exactly what it sounds like, a police academy for average citizens.
Month: October 2016
Vernal City Approaching a Decision on the Vernal BTA Bus Route
Vernal City Council is expected to make a decision soon on whether or not to contribute funding for the BTA Vernal bus route. Vernal City took a close look at the City budget during the October 5th City Council meeting as funding for the BTA Vernal route was discussed.
Remembering Fallen Hero Detective Kevin Orr After 10 Years
“It was his duty to serve. It is our duty to remember.” Nearly 10 years ago, the life of a local hero was lost during a Search and Rescue operation. Uintah County Sheriff’s Detective Kevin Orr was killed in a helicopter crash while coordinating a search effort from the air.
Extreme Case of Domestic Violence Results in Murder
An extreme case of domestic violence resulted in murder this month in Glenwood Springs, east of Rifle, Colorado.
Survey Ranks Air Quality Among Top Concerns of Utah Voters
Results of a survey from the Utah Foundation, a nonpartisan public policy research group, show that air quality is among the top concerns of Utah voters. Wednesday’s report states that if the survey had been limited to Wasatch Front residents, air quality would have been the number 1 issue.
Roosevelt Industrial Park Getting Facelift
Work is underway on road improvements in Roosevelt City’s industrial park on the west side of town. According to Roosevelt City Manager Ryan Snow, Mountainland Road and the surrounding streets were paved this week as part of the upgrade effort.
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Officers Graduate from JCCA
Two officers from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Jail Commander Certification Academy(JCCA) last month.
Hounddogs Join Search and Rescue Team
Uintah County Search and Rescue have two adorable new recruits and let’s just say they have the nose for the job. Search and Rescue Commander Shad Shelley purchased the two purebred bloodhound puppies to be trained specifically for the Search and Rescue team.
Women’s Center Groundbreaking at ARMC
Ashley Regional Medical Center broke ground on Wednesday on a $35 million dollar expansion and renovation project. The focal point of the project will be a new Women’s Center and ICU within a three-story 30,000 square foot tower.
Jury Trial Scheduled for Solis
A Vernal man facing charges including child sexual abuse has been scheduled for a jury trial. 31-year-old Jose Luis Solis pleaded Not Guilty to one count of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and six other charges for incidents that occurred in Vernal City earlier this year.