After a long search, the Vernal City Council has approved the hiring of a new City Manager. Quinn Bennion is a native of Vernal that graduated from Uintah High School before going on to school at the University of Kansas.
Month: June 2017
Double Shooting in Maeser, Man in Custody
Two men are in the hospital being treated for gunshot wounds after an incident in Maeser on Thursday morning. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received calls of shots fired at 6:30am near 2500 West and 660 South.
Man in Custody for Double Shooting Identified
The man in custody following a double shooting on Thursday has been identified. 21-year-old Jayson John Dean is a Vernal resident who recently relocated from California. He is being held on two counts of attempted homicide. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received calls of shots fired at 6:30am on Thursday at a residence located at 666 South 2500 West.
Dinosaur National Monument Providing Summer Fun
June activities are in high supply at Dinosaur National Monument. Quarry Visitor Center hours run from 8am to 6pm daily with the Quarry Exhibit Hall open daily until 5:00pm.
Outlaw Trail Production Adding Free Entertainment to Fair Lineup
The Uintah County Fair has done it again! Among the mile-long list of free activities and events offered is a new form of favorite local entertainment.
State Street Widening and Storm Drain Improvement Project
Roosevelt City is undertaking a major streets project this summer to be completed this fall. The State Street Widening and Storm Drain Improvement project will run from approximately 800 South to 1400 South.
Vernal City Gives Focus to FY2018 Budget
Departments and committees have been hard at work as the Fiscal Year 2018 budget adoption approaches for local governments. Vernal City has held multiple budget workshops and hearings in recent weeks as they whittle down the budget to match revenues. City Manager Ken Bassett communicated clearly that most revenue for the city is from sales tax which is down significantly making it necessary to tighten belts and not have any major capital expenditures.
Stonegate Sewer Project Moving Forward
The moving parts of the Stonegate sewer project have finally aligned and plans for construction are moving forward. The project is funded through the Community Impact Board and Department of Environmental Quality in the form of $4 million dollars in grant funding and $1.6 million dollars in a zero percent interest loan.
Murder Suspect Sought by Rifle Police Department; Reward Offered
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for murder. The Rifle Police Department issued the call for help this week as they search for Michael Francis Montgomery who is wanted for the murder of Christopher Gallegos.
Free Fishing Day Nearly Here
Free Fishing Day is nearly here and northeastern Utah is holding several events to make this as easy as possible on those new to fishing or out of practice. DWR biologist Randy Oplinger says even experienced anglers should mark their calendar for June 10th because early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah and so it’s the best time to bring a friend or family member to try it out while it is free.