An announcement by the Bureau of Land Management is considered a positive step in the right direction in western Colorado.
Month: December 2016
TriCounty Health Teen Outreach Program Offers Christmas Service
Dogs in need of Christmas goodwill are in luck at the Roosevelt Animal Shelter. TriCounty Health Department’s Teen Outreach Program encouraged members to find a way to serve this holiday season.
Smiles Abound During Roosevelt Police Shop with a Cop
The 2016 Roosevelt Police Shop with a Cop event shared plenty of Christmas cheer on Saturday. According to Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison, around 60 kids were able to participate this year.
Dockins’ Superintendent Contract Update
The decision of contract renewal for Uintah School District’s Superintendent will be made in 2017 under a new board.
Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force Make Multiple Arrests
Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday following an investigation by the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to Sgt. Mike Gledhill of the Strike Force, the investigation into illegal narcotic activity taking place in motels in the Roosevelt area led to the arrests on December 20th.
Apply Now for Turkey Hunting Permit
The deadline to apply for a limited-entry turkey hunting permit is coming up next week. “I think we’ll have a good turkey hunt in Utah next spring,” shares DWR Upland Game Coordinator Jason Robinson.
Few Spots Left in Citizens Academy
A 12 week course that will provide a law enforcement education for average citizens is just weeks away and few spots remain. The opportunity is one that Sheriff Vance Norton is passionate about and has been part of his goals as Sheriff.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Boosts Downtown Foot Traffic
There’s been a bit more hustle and bustle in downtown Vernal and a community oriented business venture is to thank. Since the first rehearsals and auditions got underway last summer, Vernal Theatre:LIVE is single-handedly responsible for bringing thousands of visitors to the center of town.
Basin Unemployment Slowly on the Decline
The Division of Workforce Services released unemployment numbers by the County this week. While slow, Basin numbers continued their decline this month. Duchesne County dropped from 7.8 to 7.5 percent unemployment.
Highway Patrol Reading their Way into the Hearts of Local Kids
Local Highway Patrol take their responsibility to protect and serve the public seriously and that goes beyond keeping community members safe on the roads. Troopers are making time this school year to visit local elementary schools to read to the kids and the experience is being cherished on both sides.