Judge Clark McClellan has granted the trial of the three men charged with raping a 9-year-old Uintah County girl to be moved outside the Uintah Basin. In the ruling, Judge McClellan cited the public outcry and widespread knowledge of the case by locals.
Month: April 2017
Women’s Business Center Providing Hope for Local Women
Basin women with business sense are urged to sign up for an upcoming opportunity. The Women’s Business Center through the Salt Lake County Chamber of Commerce has helped thousands of Utah women experience success in starting their own businesses.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Gears Up to Help Special Olympics
It’s a special time of year for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. The agency’s annual charity golf tournament to benefit the local Special Olympics is coming next month and teams are already signing up.
TriCounty Health Tracks Local Disease Count in Real Time
TriCounty Health Department keeps the community informed of a wide variety of health topics including a monthly report of local prevalent conditions. The Communicable Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Program monitors the health of the TriCounty area by providing not only education but real time information on communicable disease outbreaks.
State Tax Commission Orders Payback of Taxes to Anadarko
The Uintah County Commission approved the state tax commission’s order to refund Centrally Assessed Taxes to Anadarko during Monday’s Commission meeting. Last year, Uintah County collected Centrally Assessed Taxes from Anadarko based on the state assessed amount.
Main Jr. Returned to Utah to Face Charges in Father’s Death
The Basin man accused of kidnapping a couple and killing his father in Duchesne County last year was returned to Utah from Colorado last week to face a capital murder charge in 8th District Court. A manhunt that began in Duchesne County and ended in Grand Junction last October found Main Jr. in custody in Grand Junction and law enforcement investigating crimes that took place over 2 days and 2 states.
DWR Recommending Decrease in 2017 Deer Hunting Permits
Tough winter conditions this season could lead to a reduction in buck deer hunting permit for 2017. The Division of Wildlife Resources released the proposed numbers and are gathering input as Regional Advisory Council meetings approach this month.
Neola 5th Graders Celebrate D.A.R.E. Graduation
5th grade students in Neola are better prepared for the challenges that their future may bring now that they’ve completed the D.A.R.E. program. The program has been around for decades but has transformed over the years to prepare kids for challenges in this ever changing world.
UBATC Students Bring Home the Gold from SkillsUSA Competition
UBATC students came home from the SkillsUSA state competitions decorated with gold. Close to 80 students traveled to the Utah competition, competing in advertising design, drafting, automotive, cabinetry, culinary arts, nursing, public speaking, and welding, among other skills.
Moffat County Court Sets Bail at $100,000 for Man Charged with Manslaughter
A Grand Junction man is being held in Moffat County Jail with bail set at $100,000 dollars for a manslaughter charge related to an incident that took place in Craig last week.