Additional bear permits are being recommended on limited-entry hunting units in Utah for the 2017 season. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah has a robust black bear population.
Month: December 2016
Bishop Meets with Trump Transition Team/Bear Ears Discussed
Bears Ears and other potential uses of the Antiquities Act by President Obama continue to be a concern for Representative Rob Bishop with several weeks left in the President’s time in office.
“Let’s Talk” Cancer Support Group to Expand
A support group making a difference in the lives of local families is working to reach more Uintah Basin families in 2017. The “Let’s Talk” Cancer Support Group held their first meeting in August and have continued meeting monthly in Roosevelt.
Senators Call for Cease of “Regulatory Overreach”
United States Senators have called for a cease in “new, non-emergency rules and regulations” under the current administration. In a letter addressed to President Barack Obama and dated December 2nd, the Senators state that “in a clear and direct repudiation of consistent regulatory overreach by federal agencies, the American people have, for the first time since 2007, handed control of both the executive and legislative branches of government to the same majority.
Beware of the Package Grinch!
The spirit of Christmas is in the air but local law agencies are still warning citizens to beware of an occasional grinch or two. Package theft is always a risk, shares Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell.
Busy Year Anticipated in State Legislature
Wrapping up 2016 means state leaders are busy budgeting and preparing for the 2017 legislative session. According to Senator Kevin VanTassell, a significant amount of bills have already been filed and the state is on pace to exceed last year’s number of bills.
Green/Yampa River Lottery Now Open
While rafting may be the last thing on your mind in December, it is a crucial time for those in the rafting industry. The Green and Yampa River lottery for 2017 is now open and the level of success for many depends on the luck of the draw.
UBOC Christmas Concert Inspires and Delights
For many in the Basin, the Christmas spirit arrived Saturday while attending one of the two Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concerts. The Vernal Middle School auditorium was packed with audiences eager to hear the children’s choir and see holiday dancers along with the orchestra and chorus talent.
Wrestlers Touch Hearts by Honoring Fallen Officers
Ute wrestling is starting the season right on and off the mat. The team honored 14 fallen Utah officers before Wednesday’s home opener.
Community Invited to Annual Angel of Hope Ceremony
All are invited to a ceremony that provides a special opportunity to find support and remember children lost too soon. Tuesday, December 6th, the 11th annual Angel of Hope ceremony will be held at the Vernal Memorial Cemetery.