The Uintah County Commission adopted the 2018 budget for Uintah County during their Monday meeting. Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins made the presentation of the 2018 budget which totalled $78,862,600 dollars, a reduction from the 2017 budget by nearly $2.3 million dollars.
Month: December 2017
Uintah County Toddler Killed in Accidental Shooting
A Uintah County toddler was fatally shot inside her home in Uintah County on Sunday. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Uintah Basin Medical Center on December 10th on a report that a child had been shot.
Uintah Basin Christian Academy Eagles of the Month
The Uintah Basin Christian Academy’s Eagle of the Month is 5th grader Ryker Long, nominated by his teacher Mrs. Roxanne Gallegos. The Christian Academy is also giving a spotlight to Pre-K student Jerzie Oaks, nominated by Mrs. Kalli Corbin.
Another Great Year for Breakfast With Santa in Vernal
It was another successful year for the annual Breakfast With Santa event in Vernal on Saturday. The event first started 16 years ago and serves as a thank you to the community from Vernal City and the Uintah Recreation District. The first 3 years were held at the Elks Club with live entertainment, door prize drawings and about 300 people attending.
Ashley Regional and UBTech Create Partnership
A new local partnership will support future healthcare needs locally for many years to come.
Centennial Elementary Recipient of 2017 Santa Flight Mission
The excitement of Christmas came early for the students of Centennial Elementary in Roosevelt. Santa Flight Utah chose the school for their mission this year to brighten the holiday for deserving kids and they arrived in Roosevelt on Friday in style.
New Child Rape Charge for Duchesne County Man Suspected of Faking Own Death
A Duchesne County man charged with raping a child and suspected of faking his own death after being charged is facing an additional charge of Rape of a Child. The latest first degree felony charge was filed on November 9th against 37-year-old Ted Lee Whitehead and lists the offense as having taken place between October 1st and November 30th of 2012 in Uintah County.
Semi Driver Facing Automobile Homicide Charge in Fatal Crash
The driver of the semi involved in a crash that killed a Duchesne County man and paralyzed a Salt Lake County woman last spring is now facing a charge of automobile homicide. On December 1st, 37-year-old Nathaniel Bone was charged with 2nd degree felony Automobile Homicide, Negligence Use of a Handheld Wireless Device and Misdemeanor Use of a Handheld Device While Driving.
Representative Bishop Launches Congressional Website
While it can be difficult to stay in touch with the happenings in Washington, D.C. Representative Rob Bishop is making it much easier. Bishop represents District 1 in Utah which include northeastern Utah and he has a history of trying to connect his constituents with national happenings and their local relevance.
Little Hats, Big Hearts Hat Drive Seeks Local Crocheted or Knitted Hat Donations
The Uintah County Teen Outreach Program has teamed up with TriCounty Health Department to help babies and raise awareness for congenital heart defects. The Teen Outreach Program is in both Uintah and Duchesne County and the youth acquire 20 hours of community service learning.