Moffat County residents proved long ago that they have no intention of rolling over and taking hits without a fight. With their fate tied to the Presidential election, the citizens of Craig stole a slice of the national spotlight last week being highlighted in national media for their anti-Hillary stance.
Month: November 2016
Remembering Those That Have Fallen
Communities and law enforcement officers throughout the region are mourning the death of a young West Valley City police officer on Sunday morning. Three people stole a vehicle from an apartment complex and a chase ensued with police. As 25-year-old Officer Cody Brotherson was deploying spike strips to stop the car, he was struck by the stolen vehicle and died at the scene.
Uintah County Man Facing Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges
A Uintah County man has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape and 2nd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse. According to court documents, 29-year-old Zachary Trujillo allegedly committed the offenses on July 16th. No details of the crimes are included in court records but it does state that the victim is 14-years of age or older.
Mail in Ballots Must be Postmarked Today
Today, Monday, November 7th, is the last day mail in ballots can be postmarked in order to count in Tuesday’s election. Rural areas of the state need to consider carefully their best course of action if they have waited until today to put their ballot in the mail.
Tundra Swans Arriving in Utah Marshes
Tundra swans are arriving throughout northern Utah this week. As of November 1st, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources had spotted more than 4,700 swans.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Recognized by March of Dimes
March of Dimes has recognized Ashley Regional Medical Center for “its work to give babies a healthier start in life.” TheThursday announcement explains that the hospital earned the recognition after reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries at the hospital performed before 39 weeks of pregnancy to less than one percent.
Duchesne County Commission Focus on Flat Budget
Budgeting is a top priority in the fall for many governing agencies. The Duchesne County Commission reports that while numbers have been tight, the preliminary numbers show a balanced proposed budget for next year.
Roosevelt Holly Fair Expects Thousands
Roosevelt streets were hopping this week with the largest Halloween parade of little costumed kids of the annual event’s history. A different kind of parade will hit Roosevelt today and tomorrow with a massive turnout expected for the annual Holly Fair.
Vernal Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
A Uintah County man arrested last April and convicted of 40 charges related to child pornography was sentenced this week in 8th District Court. In August, Jeffrey Levi Batty pleaded Guilty to 40 counts of 2nd Degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Sheriff Warns of New Synthetic Drug
New opiate drugs are heightening concern among law enforcement and communities in the United States, most recently with teen fatalities linked to the drug Pink. Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton and members of his team attended training this week focused on dealing with new opiate drugs and one drug in particular that is killing people throughout the United States.