A massive plume of smoke in Bluebell could be seen for miles and miles on Tuesday. According the the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, the smoke came from a large fire burning at an RNI facility on Bluebell Highway northwest of Roosevelt. Originally it was reported that three storage tanks were burning; two of condensate and one of crude oil.
Month: June 2018
Uintah School District Hosts Valuable and Sombering Active Shooter Training
Valuable and sombering training took place Monday at Uintah High School as active shooter scenarios were performed. According to a Uintah School District announcement, the exercises were designed to teach law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, firefighters, and district employees how to respond to an active shooter situation.
Roosevelt Road Construction All About Prolonging Life of Roads
Crews are wrapping up on the road construction on Roosevelt City State Street south of Highway 40. The Roosevelt Bulletin explains that an ongoing project in the area has improved storm drainage, widened the road, and added sidewalks for heavy pedestrian traffic to and from Centennial Elementary School.
BLM Offers Reward for Vandalism at Flume Trailhead
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is offering a reward of $2,000 dollars for information leading to the conviction of individuals who spray painted rocks in the canyon at the Flume Trailhead.
Possible Delay to June Primary Ballots in Uintah County
Uintah County is letting voters know of a possible delay in the deliver of the June Primary ballots. According to the announcement, the Vernal Post Office had still not received the ballots as of Monday afternoon.
Suspect in Ute Reservation Shooting Arrested; Victim Dies
The suspect wanted for a shooting on the Ute Reservation that took place on Thursday has been arrested.
Meet the Candidate: Eileen Gallagher for Senate District 26
Eileen Gallagher visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Gallagher is running for the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. Her campaign information can be found at www.gallagherforutahstatesenate.org.
Be Bear Aware! DWR Urges Bear Safety in Great Outdoors
It’s the season to hike and camp which also means it’s the season to be Bear Aware. Utah’s mountains and forests are home to thousands of black bears and the Division of Wildlife Resources is urging the public to be smart for the benefit of all. “Summer is here and hikers and campers are out in full force,” shares DWR Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer.
Counties and TriCounty Health File Joint Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers
Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County have joined with TriCounty Health Department in filing a joint lawsuit against “Big Pharma” opioid manufacturers and distributors. According to the June 7th press release, the 243-page Complaint states that the opioid crisis was created by misinformation, false claims, and marketing generated by the manufacturers and distributors of drugs.
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Deputy for Saving Man’s Life
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing a Deputy who saved a man’s life last week. Over the weekend, Deputy Derrick Kearney was dispatched to a call of a man who was unconscious and stopped breathing just as Deputy Kearney arrived. Kearney administered NARCAN and performed CPR on the man until an ambulance arrived.