A man found dead in a Vernal hotel room on March 4th has been tied to a previously unsolved robbery in Craig. Just days before, Airgas in Craig was broken into and multiple bottles of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, were stolen
Month: May 2017
Reward Offered for Information on Livestock Shootings
The Uintah Basin Cattlemen Association is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for shooting cattle in Uintah County. According to Richie Anderson with the cattlemen association, 3 different head of livestock owned by three different ranchers were shot and killed last week in the area west of Lapoint.
Good Turkey Hunting Extends
If you haven’t made it out yet to hunt turkeys in Utah’s backcountry there’s still time for a successful hunt. Seasoned hunters know that the latter part of the general hunt is tougher because most of the male turkeys have stopped gobbling.
Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Nears Final Concert of 2016-2017 Season
The final concert for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra has a musical lineup that is sure to impress. The group will be performing pieces selected from Mendelssohn and Vivaldi string suites, Percy Jackson’s Molly on the Shore, and a special arrangement of Over the Rainbow by Utah composer Andres Paredes.
Work on “Defensible Space” as Wildfire Season Approaches
Extra moisture this year means extra growth in the grasses and wild flowers, creating a dangerous situation as wildfire season approaches. As the grasses and flowers die and dry out it leaves the landscape covered in quick fuel for fire and Fruitland Fire is encouraging Basin residents to take precautions.
Vernal Regional Airport Projects Continue
There are plenty of moving parts in the Vernal Regional Airport runway expansion project. GDA Engineers attended the Vernal City Council meeting earlier this month to present documents from the FAA needing approval by the city to continue and complete multiple aspects of the project.
Meetings Underway for Trails Master Plan
The first of three meetings got underway on Tuesday in Lapoint to gather public input on the Uintah County Trails Master Plan. “People know their neighborhoods better than we do,” shares trails committee member and TriCounty Health Director Jordan Mathis.
Uintah County Commission Makes Board Appointments
The Uintah County Commission approved three board positions during Monday’s Commission meeting. Robert Abercrombie was appointed to the Northeast Counseling board for a term expiring on December 31st, 2020.
Flaming Gorge Ranger District Prescribed Burn
Prescribed burning is underway in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. According to Ashley National Forest representative Louis Haynes, burning on Dowd Mountain began on Friday, May 12th, and is expected to treat about 1500 acres of forest when complete.
Families Turn Out For Community Events
From a half marathon to a community art festival, Uintah County was humming with activity over the weekend. Two neighboring events fed off each other in downtown Vernal on Saturday with the Vernal Fire Department’s free community breakfast and the Vern and Al season kickoff party across the street at the Utah Field House.