The Duchesne County Emergency Management Office have issued their own warning concerning the above-average snowfall in the Uinta Mountains and the Uintah Basin this winter.
Month: February 2017
Ute Tribe Release on Latest in District Court
The Ute Tribe issued a press release on Tuesday stating that on January 25th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah denied a motion by Roosevelt City to set a contempt hearing against the Ute Indian Tribe.
Government Students Take on Lobbyists for HB 117
A group of bright local high school students have taken up the cause of Representative Scott Chew on House Bill 117.
Craig Robbery
Images of the individual that robbed the Kum & Go in Craig have been released. The images were taken from security video and show a man wearing a white mask and sunglasses, a black zip up jacket with the hood up and blue jeans. Anyone with tips is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (970)824-3535.
Give Em’ Health: Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
TriCounty Health District is among the highest in the state of Utah for Traumatic Brain Injury and health officials are urging residents to take precautions. TriCounty Director Jordan Mathis explains that TBI is trauma to the head that disrupts brain function from short term to the long term.
Ute Tribe Language Immersion Class
The heritage of the Ute Tribe has deep historical meaning and importance for the Uintah Basin and the deadline is nearly here for a class committed to a crucial aspect of it.
Emergency Closure on Shed Antler Gathering
Gathering deer, elk and moose antlers has been put on hold in 11 counties in Utah, including several northeastern counties. Uintah and Duchesne County both made the list from the Division of Wildlife Resources.
CDBG Project and Funding Discussed
Cities and counties throughout the Basin are preparing applications for 2017 funding through the Community Development Block Grant.
Spring Runoff Flooding
While many people expect outside financial help when flooding occurs, there is actually very little offered, warns Uintah County Emergency Manager Tal Ehlers. Spring runoff is expected to cause flooding across the Basin and Duchesne and Uintah County officials are urging all residents to personally prepare now to protect their own property.
Special Service District Expansion and Appointments to Wait
Legal counsel weighed in on the consideration of expanding Uintah County Special Service District boards during Monday’s Commission meeting. Last week, the Commission was split on board appointments and the future of the Uintah Transportation Service District was called into question.