A fire that began Tuesday afternoon northeast of Myton was contained thanks to the efforts of 9 agencies. According to the North Myton Fire Unified Command, which is composed of fire officials from state, tribal, county, and local departments, the North Myton Fire started at about 3:00pm and burned an estimated 30 to 50 acres on private and tribal land roughly 2 miles northeast of Myton.
Month: April 2018
Team Uintah Recognizes Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is being recognized this week by Team Uintah for their support of public schools. “Whenever there is a need in one of our schools, the Chamber and its leaders will find a way to help,” shares Team Uintah. “Chamber representatives are an incredible resource for the district’s new employees, showing them the amazing things this great community has to offer.”
Spring Cleanup Event Planned for Downtown Vernal
Spring cleaning goes beyond scrubbing baseboards and cleaning windows. The Downtown Revitalization Committee is inviting any and all to participate in the second annual downtown Vernal clean up day coming up next week. The plan is to help beautify downtown to make it a great place to visit during the Dinah-Soar days scheduled the next weekend.
Upcoming ‘Drug Take Back’ Event Stretched Over Two Days, Three Locations
An opportunity to make your home and community a safer place is coming up this weekend with the Drug Take Back events in Uintah and Duchesne Counties. Drug Take Back events give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by giving citizens the chance to safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Attorney General’s Office on Restitution Sought in Trooper Arson Case
The Office of the Utah Attorney General provided an update on the restitution order the state is seeking against former Utah Highway Patrol trooper Rex Olsen in the Maeser Highway Fire case. The state is requesting a restitution order in the amount of $482,392.76.
Construction on Uintah County Upgrader Anticipated to Begin in 2019
The Uintah County Commission agenda included an Ordinance during Monday’s Commission meeting that will help pave the way for an upgrader in Uintah County. The Ordinance amends a use in the I-2 Industrial Zone, changing oil refineries from a Conditional Use to a Permitted Use.
Moffat County Superintendent Assures No Immediate Danger After Foiled School Shooting
Two students of Moffat County High School were foiled in their plans to perform a school shooting on Friday, April 20th, on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. On Wednesday, April 18th, the Principal of Moffat County High School learned of the shooting plans through an email which set in motion the school district’s safety plan.
Senate 26 Race Comes Down to Two Uintah Basin Candidates
The Utah State Republican Convention was held on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Senate District 26 race came down to the two Uintah Basin candidates, Ron Winterton and Brian Gorum with Gorum taking the majority in the final vote.
Former UHP Trooper to Serve Jail Time for Starting Maeser Highway Fire
Former UHP trooper Rex Olsen was sentenced last week in 8th District Court for starting the Maeser Highway Fire last June. Olsen was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Uintah County Jail and will be placed on probation for 36 months.
USU-Uintah Basin Biology Professor Latest to be Promoted, Receive Tenure
The campus and staff of Utah State University-Uintah Basin is always improving and reaching new heights. In the world of regional campuses, USU-Uintah Basin is considered among the very best and that has at least something to do with their teaching staff’s professional work.