A remodel of the terminal building is among the items on the to-do list for the transition to SkyWest Airlines at the Vernal Regional Airport. According to airport manager Doug Brown, designs for the terminal remodel have gone back and forth with TSA but a final plan is basically there. “We hope to have a contractor selected by the end of March so construction could be done by the beginning of May,” says Brown.
Month: March 2018
Team Uintah Recognizes Naples City Police Department
The Naples City Police Department is the latest agency to be recognized by Team Uintah. “Police Chief Mark Watkins has been an ardent supporter of our school district,” shares Team Uintah. “His department may be small in size, but as the saying goes, great things come in small packages.” Naples Police has established a strong relationship with the students and staff at Naples Elementary
Roosevelt Library Hosts Packed Dr. Seuss Celebration
The Roosevelt Branch Library has had plenty to celebrate lately. On Saturday, the library was packed to celebrate the one of kind Dr. Seuss. “We had over 300 people show up,” shares Librarian Stephen Moon.
Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Deputies Swindling Citizens
It’s not new but a phone scam is making the rounds again spooking average citizens when the caller identifies themself as a Sheriff’s Deputy informing the victim that a warrant has been issued for their arrest for failing to report for jury duty. A Rock Springs woman recently fell victim to this scam after receiving what she felt was a convincing call from “Deputy Cook” at the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office.
Hunchback of Notre Dame Wows Crowds Over Opening Weekend
Uintah High Theatre impressed crowds over the weekend with their production opener of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Director Chris Piner is very proud of the production and for good reason.
Uintah County Man Arrested and Charged for Enticing 10-Year-Old Boy
A Uintah County man was in 8th District Court on Monday advised of the charges and penalties against him following his February 28th arrest in Salt Lake City. 30-year-old Donald Flayne Massey has been charged with 3rd Degree Felony Enticing of a Minor by Internet or Text Message. Court documents outline a disturbing correspondence by text message between Massey and a 10-year-old North Carolina boy.
Crowds Flock to Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash at Uintah County Library
There is never a small turnout for the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration held annually at the Uintah County Library. This year was no exception with over 1,100 partiers attending on Friday, many as participants of the 100 Books 100 Chapters Reading Program put on by the Literacy Commission.
Utah Employment Continues Healthy Path for 2018
2018 is looking good for the state of Utah with employment levels continuing their healthy path. According to the Department of Workforce Services, employment for January grew by an estimated 2.9 percent from one year ago, adding 41,300 jobs to the economy. This brings the state’s employment level to 1
Van Tassell Legislative Update on Week 6
Week 6 in Utah Legislature wrapped up on Friday, marking the last full week of the 2018 session. This Thursday is the end of this year’s session and Senator Kevin Van Tassell reports that this week will work on finalizing and passing the budget and completing the process of turning ideas into bills and turning those bills into law.
Naples Police Chief Watkins Warns of Scammers Hitting Basin by Phone
Naples City Police Chief Mark Watkins has a message for the community: DO NOT fall prey to scammers over the phone. Chief Watkins received a phone call from a caller on Friday asking if he’d be interested in making a donation to a foundation to support law enforcement in the local area.