A vehicle stolen and listed on the National Crime Information Center was recovered in Duchesne County thanks to the observation and action of a Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy B. Shaw observed a black Ford Mustang matching the description of an Earlier Attempt to Locate vehicle on March 8th at approximately 8:00am.
Month: March 2017
Guided Field Tours This Weekend
If you’ve been wondering what to do with your weekend look no further. The Bureau of Land Management is hosting guided field tours April 1st and 2nd as part of the Green River Rock and Mineral Festival.
TriCounty Health: National Poison Prevention Week
It’s National Poison Prevention Week and TriCounty Health is urging parents to take greater safety precautions in preventing the poisoning of children. National Poison Prevention Week began in 1961 to educate the public on the dangers of poisonings and what to do to prevent tragedies that can occur.
Duchesne County Courtrooms Officially Near Completion
While still in need of a few finishing touches, the new courtrooms in Duchesne County are complete and considered a valuable addition to Duchesne County infrastructure.
Roosevelt Fire Investigated as Arson
A Roosevelt structure fire is being investigated as arson. According to Roosevelt City Police Chief Rick Harrison, a structure fire was reported Sunday night at about 9:00pm. Neighbors reported the fire located at 400 North 400 East.
Trump’s Energy Independence Policy a Source of Hope for Uintah Basin
President Trump’s Energy Independence Policy is offering hope to local officials and industry leaders. The White House Office of the Press Secretary released details of the policy on Tuesday stating that the Obama Administration burdened Americans with costly regulations that harmed American jobs and energy production. The new policy in contrast provides much needed reform in rolling back such regulations.
Utah Job Growth Ranks Number 1 in Nation
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Utah ranks number 1 in the nation for private job growth at 3.5 percent. Utah also ranks high at number 2 for total job growth at 3.3 percent.
Safety Tips for Explorers with Spring Fever
With snow melted in the valleys and days with above seasonal temperatures, it may be natural to catch a case of spring fever and head to the mountain looking for adventure. The spontaneous explorer is forgetting one thing however: Mother Nature is still working on conditions in the mountains and upper elevations.
Uintah Transportation Special Service District Financial Report
Monday’s Uintah County Commission meeting included a report on the financial status of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District. Executive Director Adam Massey presented and stated that the original budget for 2017 was set at $4.8 million dollars but after a million dollars in cuts the final budget sits at $3.8 million dollars.
Parties Collaborate to Form Joint Solutions on Ashley Valley Flood Control Plan
Collaboration is the key as Uintah County, canal companies, and other parties move forward to form solutions for the Ashley Valley Flood Control plan. An engineering study presented last fall by Sunrise Engineering has provided options and framework for the groups with the study concluding that the biggest current threat to the areas outside Vernal and Naples is from water coming in from outside the valley including Ashley Creek, Yellow Hills and Asphalt Ridge.