Efforts to see Seep Ridge Road extended to I-70 continue. The project, largely supported in the Basin but more resisted in Grand County, would construct a corridor through the Book Cliffs extending Seep Ridge Road to I-70.
Month: May 2017
Vernal Chamber Total Citizen of the Year: Mark Mason
Good company, great food, and ambiance filled the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday night for the 68th annual meeting and awards dinner for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Utah Department of Transportation Executive Director Carlos Braceras kicked off the event as the special guest speaker who delivered a powerful message on transportation needs statewide and within the Uintah Basin, driving home the message that seatbelts save lives by citing statistics.
Busy Season Ahead for Uintah Basin Transportation Improvements
Tis’ the season for orange cones and construction workers. The 2017 construction season is underway and UDOT plans to stay busy in the Uintah Basin. Work is already underway on the Highway 40 Myton to Roosevelt widening project that will add two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a 14-foot center median turn lane and 10-foot shoulders.
New Daggett County Sheriff Nominated
The Daggett County Republican Committee announced their nominee to serve out the remainder of Jerry Jorgensen’s term as the Daggett County Sheriff. Sheriff Jorgensen submitted his resignation in April, citing his desire to help the county move forward in the process with the Utah Department of Corrections after state inmates were removed as part of an investigation into inmate abuse.
2017 Special Olympics Underway
A very special group of athletes will make their way down Main Street in Vernal today for the 2017 Special Olympics torch run. This year the athletes will be on bikes and riding on a firetruck between the Uintah County buildings starting at 2:30, heading west and ending at Wendy’s by 3:00pm.
DWR Reminders for Spring and Summer
The Division of Wildlife Resources has several reminders for recreators this spring and summer. There is big water on the Green River these days, shares DWR regional aquatics manager Trina Hedrick. Remember that the bypass flows are being released from Flaming Gorge Dam and caution is needed while fishing and boating.
Fatal Accident North of Rifle; Non-Fatal Accident in Moffat County
One man is dead after an accident north of Rifle on Tuesday. A Grand Junction man was traveling on Highway 13 when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled and 54-year-old Troy Friar was pronounced dead at the scene.
My Little Pony Show in Uintah County
The superpowers of My Little Ponies have come to life locally with miniature horses serving the community as therapy animals. Local woman Angela Hanberg has always had an interest in miniature horses and began her research of therapy horses years ago.
7 County Coalition Contributes to Swinging Bridge Repair
Who could forget the day in June of 2014 when a blue 10 ton tractor broke halfway through the Browns Park Swinging Bridge and sat suspended over the Green River? For over two years, Colorado officials worked to secure funding to enable the bridge to be repaired and fully functional again.
Former Deputy’s Actions Constitute “Unbelievably Inhumane Conduct”
The criminal misconduct at the heart of the Daggett County Jail scandal has received serious condemnation from the Attorney General’s Office. The charges were announced on May 5th after an investigation by the Utah Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Bureau and a review of the findings by the Office of the Attorney General.