Governor Herbert is urging Utahns to remember American hero John Glenn who recently passed away. On the heels of President Trump’s proclamation, Governor Herbert ordered the lowering of flags in Utah for the interment of former U.S. Senator John Glenn, calling Glenn an American hero in every sense.
Month: April 2017
Uintah County Annual Spring Cleanup
With the snow melted and weather improving it is cleanup time around the Basin. Uintah County’s spring clean up is ongoing and will be assisted by free landfill week coming up April 22nd through the 29th.
McKee on Financial Health of Uintah County
With its new infrastructure, beautiful parks and renovated schools, Uintah County is the envy of communities throughout the country and residents don’t always understand how those blessings came to be. In fact, thanks to the blessing of mineral lease funding, former Commissioner Mike McKee says residents largely don’t know how good we have it here in eastern Utah.
Roosevelt City Before CIB Today Regarding Stonegate Sewer Line Funds
Roosevelt City is doing their part to follow through on helping residents of the Stonegate Subdivision. The subdivision was annexed last year into Roosevelt City as multiple parties have worked together to try and find a solution to the area’s failing septic systems.
Vernal City Budget Reopener
The first of two budget reopeners for Vernal City was held during Wednesday’s city council meeting. City Manager Ken Bassett explained that the first reopener comes at this time of the fiscal year so that the city knows exactly where it sits in revenues and expenditures in order to make any adjustments before the end of the fiscal year.
Main Jr. Makes Initial Appearance in 8th District Court
James Hudson Main, Jr. made his first appearance in 8th District Court this week on charges tied to a string of crimes committed last October. Main Jr. faces a long list of charges in Utah and Colorado after a two day crime spree that included kidnapping, assault, and the alleged aggravated murder of his own father.
Bail Slashed for Grand Junction Man Facing Manslaughter Charge
A Grand Junction man is being held in Moffat County Jail after a man he fought with died. Bail was originally set at $100,000 dollars for a manslaughter charge for the incident that took place in Craig last week.
Youth Orchestra Joining UBOC Concert for Pirates Number
An amazing spring continues for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra as they prep for a special performance this weekend. The organization launched last summer under the leadership of local musician and UBOC principal violist Brad VanFleet.
Forest Service Agreement Continues with Uintah County
The Uintah County Commission approved the annual agreement to maintain certain forest service roads. In 2015, the county and forest service entered into an agreement that has to be revisited annually.
Above Average Conditions Continue during Spring Runoff on Flaming Gorge
Spring runoff continues to flow at an above average pace. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, unregulated inflow into Flaming Gorge Reservoir during the month of February was at 236 percent of average with the current elevation of the reservoir at about 82 percent of live capacity.