Residents at Silver Pines Condominiums in Vernal were shocked Saturday morning to discover a massive hole in the outer wall of a first floor rental unit. According to Vernal City Police, officers were dispatched to 860 South Vernal Avenue at 7:15am on June 9th regarding extensive damage caused when a vehicle collided with the front of Apartment #R103.
Month: June 2018
Meet the Candidate: Pat Vaughn for Senate District 26
Pat Vaughn called the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Vaughn is running as the Democratic candidate for the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. Her campaign information can be found at www.patvaughnutahsenate.com.
Meet the Candidate: Brian Gorum for Senate District 26
Brian Gorum visited the KVEL studio last week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Gorum is running for the Senate District 26 seat currently held by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. His campaign information can be found at www.gorum4ut.com.
Free Fishing Day in Utah; Basin Residents Urged to Join the Fun
Saturday is free fishing day in Utah and with so many beautiful fishing spots in the Basin it would be a crime to miss the fun. “Free Fishing Day is an opportunity to get your families out for the start of summer!” shares DWR representative Tonya Kieffer.
Summer Reading Program Sparks Friendly Rivalry Between Local Libraries
A friendly rivalry between the Duchesne and Uintah County Libraries is fueling more local kids to sign up for the summer reading programs. Uintah County Library Director Sam Passey took to Facebook a week ago announcing that the Duchesne County Library group had more children signed up for their Summer Reading Program and urged Uintah County residents to sign up and get reading.
Meet the Candidate: Christine Watkins for House District 69
Christine Watkins visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Watkins is the incumbent Senator seeking reelection in the Senate District 69 seat which serves constituents in Carbon, Grand, Emergy, and Duchesne County. Her campaign information can be found at www.voteforwatkins.com
Meet the Candidate: Steve Labrum for Uintah County Sheriff
Steve Labrum visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Labrum is running for Uintah County Sheriff. His campaign information can be found on the Facebook page, ‘Steve Labrum for Uintah County Sheriff.’ Labrum is currently a Sergeant for Vernal City Police Department and has also worked for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and the Logan Police Department.
Driver Hits Moose and Calf on Highway 40; Critical Injuries
No driver is immune to the dangers that wildlife can pose when crossing the road but travelers are especially at risk when someone is driving recklessly. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a red Pontiac Bonneville was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 near Daniel’s Canyon on June 2nd at around 11:20pm when it struck a moose and its calf that were standing in the roadway.
Semi Overturns on SR-191 Causing Hazardous Spill on Highway
Traffic was slow moving on SR-191 on Wednesday after an accident resulted in a hazardous spill. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce, a semi hauling 12 containers of potassium hydroxide overturned in the southbound lane at mile post 369 just after 11am. Ten of the 12 containers cracked open causing a spill on the highway.
Uintah County Fair Offering Endless Family Fun
Having the Uintah County Fair in June has provided fantastic family fun to kick off the summer season. “The fair is always the highlight of the year,” shares Uintah County Commissioner Bill Stringer, who says the County searched around for a good month to hold the fair and June won out.