The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has positively identified the body recovered from the White River in November as the Rangely man that had been missing since September. 66-year-old Peter Ruffner had been missing since Friday, September 29th, and search and rescue efforts were ongoing but his disappearance remained a mystery.
Month: December 2017
Vernal Regional Airport Manager on Transitioning to Skywest
Vernal Regional Airport Manager Doug Brown is busy preparing for the shift in airline carriers scheduled to take place this summer. In speaking about the transition, Brown is quick to praise Boutique on the job they’ve done but is also clear that moving forward with Skywest was a clear choice.
Labrum Appointed to Roosevelt City Council Seat
Roosevelt City Council has appointed David Labrum as the replacement for the vacancy on City Council after the departure of Albert Foster who accepted a career opportunity on the Wasatch Front last month.
Mistrial for 3 Men Charged with Raping 9-Year-Old Uintah County Girl
It’s a mistrial in Summit County for Jerry Flatlip, Randall Flatlip, and Larson Rondeau, the three men charged with raping a 9-year-old Uintah County girl in 2016. According to court minutes for December 12th, day 1 of the jury trial began in the morning with prospective juror questioning.
Uintah County Commission: Flaming Gorge Emergency Action Plan
Among the items before the Uintah County Commission on Monday was a request to sign a non-disclosure agreement for the Bureau of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Action Plan.
Give Em’ Health: Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide safety is something local officials take seriously and is the Give Em’ Health topic this week from TriCounty Health Department. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond says carbon monoxide is a serious concern in the wintertime because it is a silent killer. I
Trails Committee Presents at Vernal City Council
Representatives from the Trails Committee presented to the Vernal City Council last week on the Ashley Valley and Uintah County Trails Master Plan.
Anglers on Flaming Gorge Urged to Keep Lake Trout
Once known for producing some of the largest lake trout in the country, Flaming Gorge needs the help of anglers to return it to former glory. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, the popular reservoir has too many small lake trout as they are competing with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout for food.
DWS Offers Positive Economic Outlook for Uintah Basin
An economic snapshot from the Utah Department of Workforce Services has positive things to say about the local economy. Uintah County itself gained 227 jobs on a year-to date basis as of the second quarter of 2017 with a 19 percent increase in oil and gas jobs which DWS notes as a very encouraging sign for an oil dependant county.
2017 Shop With A Cop Brings Smiles to Kids Around the Basin
It was another fantastic year for Shop With A Cop events held on Saturday. In Vernal, the Wal-Mart parking lot filled up with Officer’s vehicles and kids were able to pick out toys to brighten their Christmas season.