UDOT issued an emergency alert on Saturday that US-191 was closed in Uintah County due to road damage. As of Sunday night the roadway was open but reduced to one open lane of alternating traffic at Mile Post 364, about 8 miles north of Vernal.
Month: May 2017
Representative Rob Bishop Appointed to Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs
Representative Rob Bishop has been appointed Chairman of a unique task force aimed at studying the balance of powers between federal on down to local governments. Speaker Paul Ryan announced the creation of the Task Force for Intergovernmental Affairs on Thursday.
Retiring Vernal City Manager Ken Bassett Receives Special Recognition Award
For nearly four decades, Vernal City Manager Ken Bassett has been a fixture in local government but he will soon be moving on to a new adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. With his wife RoJean by his side, Ken accepted a special recognition award during the Vernal Chamber awards banquet last week for his many years of service to the community
Fulbright Grant Awarded to USU-Uintah Basin Professor
A USU-Uintah Basin professor is heading south to share his wealth of knowledge. Dr. Alan Blackstock is the first USU Regional Campus faculty member to be named a Fulbright scholar and now has the opportunity to teach in Ecuador for a semester at the University of Cuenca.
Fatalities in Head On Collision North of Rifle
Names have been released of the two men killed in a head on collision on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred on Highway 13, eleven miles north of Rifle. Traffic was delayed for over 6 hours during the investigation and cleanup.
Man Tries Green River on Cheap Tube – Not Recommended!
A 60-year-old Tennessee man thought he’d give the strong river currents a try near Echo Park in Dinosaur National Monument on Tuesday with terrifying results. The tourist, who did not have a rafting permit, decided to hop in the water with a “cheap Walmart inner tube” which was quickly sucked out from under him.
EMS Week Celebrates Locally
The Uintah County Commission declared next week, May 21st through the 27th, EMS Week. EMS Week got its start back in 1974 when President Gerald Ford declared a week in November to be National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Naples City PD K9 Program Awarded Government Business of the Year
The Naples City Police Department K9 program received hearty applause at the Vernal Chamber annual dinner and awards banquet last week, as the Government Business of the Year. The Naples K9 program started in 2006 with Sgt. Valeen Horrocks and her loyal K9 officer JonNae.
Roosevelt City CDBG Project to Improve Culinary Water Line and Storm Drain
The latest Roosevelt City Council meeting included a public hearing and discussion over the 800 South culinary water line and storm water drain project that is utilizing CDBG funding. According to Assistant City Manager John Zilles, the project has been awarded approximately $250,000 dollars.
2017 Mercy Award Winner
The 2017 Mercy Award Winner for Ashley Regional Medical Center is Lori Speir. The Mercy Award is given to one employee from each LifePoint Health’s hospitals who demonstrate compassion and commitment to helping others.