Unsecured loads is considered a serious road safety issue and it’s one the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is speaking frankly about. Since 2010, unsecured loads have caused 51,000 crashes that have resulted in 10,000 injuries and 440 known fatalities nationwide.
Month: January 2018
Green/Yampa River Lottery Application Period Winding Down
While rafting may be the last thing on your mind in January, it is a crucial time for those in the rafting industry. The Green and Yampa River lottery for 2018 is now open and the level of success for many depends on the luck of the draw. The lottery allows boaters to compete for a limited amount of permits for the rivers’ high use season.
Steinaker State Park Receives International Dark Sky Park Status
Steinaker State Park received a special designation this week, joining only three other parks in Utah that claim the same title. Steinaker received International Dark Sky Park status on January 22nd by the International Dark Sky Association, joining Antelope Island, Goblin Valley, and Dead Horse Point state parks in the status.
Vernal Youth City Council Attends State Legislature
The Vernal Youth City Council enjoyed a hands on experience attending the Utah State Legislature on Wednesday. Ten Youth City Council members made the trip to the State Capital with Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond and City Manager Quinn Bennion. The morning started by meeting the other Youth City Council groups at the Capital. A mock legislative session was held and then the Vernal group was able to watch Senator Kevin Van Tassell during a committee meeting. Representative Scott Chew and Senator Van Tassell joined the youth for lunch during an event which Governor Gary Herbert spoke at. They finished off the experience with a tour of the State Court House and Supreme Court. “It was a fascinating experience,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “It was great that Senator Van Tassell and Representative Chew were able to meet and talk with them. The youth engaged, had great questions, and learned from the experience.”
Brian Gorum Joins Senate District 26 Race
A Vernal man known for being community minded has had a full week. Brian Gorum was given a Certificate of Appreciation by the Vernal Chamber Public Relations Committee during the Chamber’s Tuesday luncheon for his work as the Chairman of Santa’s Community Effort, which provides gifts to local children in need every Christmas.
Give Em’ Health: Vital Records at TriCounty Health Department
The services offered at TriCounty Health Department are vast and this week’s Give Em’ Health topic is focused on the service of vital records. TriCounty Deputy Registrar Crystal Slaugh explains that vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and sometimes attorneys or legal advisors can request vital records.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
January 22nd through the 26th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Week 2018, as proclaimed by the Duchesne County Commission. The Commissioners signed the proclamation on Monday in recognition of the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers nationally, statewide and locally.
Pair Arrested in Sweetwater County on Felony Drug Charges
A California man already facing felony drug charges has been caught again during a traffic stop on I-80 in Sweetwater County. 32-year-old Mustafa Askia used an alias name when the vehicle he was traveling in was pulled over on Thursday.
Updated County Unemployment Numbers
Small changes each month added up in 2017 in terms of unemployment rates in Uintah and Duchesne County. The final data for the year shows that Duchesne County ended the year with a 5.2 percent unemployment rate. That is 2.2 percent lower than the 7.4 percent unemployment recorded one year earlier at the end of 2016.
Next Round of Citizens Academy in Duchesne County Scheduled
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy was such a success in the Fall that a spring course is now scheduled. The Sheriff’s Office explains that this program is for residents who want to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement.