The Uintah High School Student of the Week is senior Sarah Jones, nominated by Mr. Richens. The Ute Athlete of the Week is soccer player Whitney Walk, nominated by Coach Brian Calder.
Month: September 2017
Fall Still a Great Time for Fishing in the Basin
There are plenty of reasons why fall makes a prime fishing time including the fact that there are fewer anglers and fewer recreational boats. “If you want to enjoy great fishing in less-crowded conditions, fall is the time to do it,” shares DWR sport fisheries coordinator Randy Oplinger
Three Girlfriends of Fugitive Also Charged in Domestic Dispute
The three girlfriends of a man arrested last week in Fruitland for firing shots during a domestic dispute have also been formally charged. On August 30th, 44-year-old Dorothy Jo Smuin threatened to drive a pickup truck into a cabin if her boyfriend, 41-year-old Ronnie James Manzanares, didn’t tell her who was in the cabin with him, reports the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office.
Third Burglary Suspect Arrested in Colorado
The third and final of three suspects in a Vernal burglary that took place on August 21st has been arrested. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Joseph Moralez was arrested in Colorado on Friday
Uintah High School Teacher Aaryn Birchell Named 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year
Uintah High School English teacher Aaryn Snow Birchell has been named the State of Utah’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. The Utah State Board of Education made the announcement on Friday and presented Mrs. Birchell with a check for $10,000 dollars
USU-Uintah Basin Holds First Annual Perfect Swing Golf Tournament
The first of what will surely be a tradition of successful scholarship golf tournaments for USU-Uintah Basin was held last week at the Dinaland Golf Course, raising money for the region’s workforce and leaders to earn their college degrees.
Last Day for Arguments For and Against Proposition 5 in Uintah County
Today is the last day to submit arguments For or Against Proposition 5, a local sales tax option that will be included on the November Uintah County ballot. The Proposition asks voters to decide if Uintah County shall be authorized to impose a quarter of one percent sales tax which is the equivalent of 1 cent for every $4 dollars spent for the purpose of transportation services such as roads, traffic, pedestrian safety, public transit and non-motorized transportation
Salt Lake Man Arrested in Uintah County for Kidnapping
A Salt Lake man was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on Monday for kidnapping following an incident that began in Salt Lake City and ended in Tridell. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch began receiving calls early in the afternoon on Labor Day from a female that sounded in distress but the woman would hang up before information could be gathered.
Shots Fired During Domestic Dispute Result in Parole Fugitive Being Arrested
Four people have been formally charged following a domestic dispute where shots were fired in Fruitland, reports the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. The shots were fired at a vehicle after the driver threatened to crash into a makeshift cabin.
Suicide Prevention Tied to Firearm Safety
Suicide is a serious problem in Utah and unfortunately the Uintah Basin has had a surge in suicides and is among the highest in the state. In the state of Utah there is an average of 10 suicides a week and the data shows that since 2016, it is the leading cause of death in children ages 10 to 17 in the state.