A favorite annual DWR bird watching event is finally here and the DWR says it is also an opportunity to learn about the importance of wildlife management. The sandhill crane viewing event is being held tomorrow, September 28th. From 7 to 9am spotting scopes will be set up at the Jensen Nature Park and at 5pm there will be an auto tour leave from the Uintah County Library to the crane’s roosting grounds at Pelican Lake and the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge.
(CORRECTION: On air, the story below stated that three school board members are in opposition to Proposition 4. That is incorrect. Two board members (Dave Chivers and Scoot Wilkins) and one former board member (Mark Caldwell) have jointly stated their opposition. The story posted below reflects the needed corrections. My apologies for this factual mistake and I appreciate USD Business Administrator Scott Ruppe for the quick correction. Hopefully, I am back in the present year of 2019! – Kristin Forbis, News Director for Evans Family Media)
Upon last report, a bank robber is still at large after robbing a bank in Rifle, Colorado. According to the Rifle Police Department, the robbery took place on Tuesday at approximately 12:26pm at the Bank of Colorado located at 1200 Railroad Avenue in Rifle. The suspect was last seen “walking casually south towards the dispensary via the alley wearing dark colored clothing and a dark ball cap.”
The Yellowstone Canyon Bridge replacement project has been slightly delayed and Ashley National Forest announced Thursday that the work will now take place from September 25th to October 9th. Yellowstone Canyon Road and the ATV trail will be closed at the Bridge Campground on the southwest side of the bridge and on the main road north of the existing bridge.
Uintah Basin Technical College recently made Allred’s Landscaping and Construction the recipient of their Connectivity Award. The award is given to companies and individuals for their “industry connectivity and engagement with students and programs at UBTech.”
A domestic dispute ended in a stabbing on Monday in Vernal. According to a press release from the Vernal City Police Department, law enforcement was dispatched to a Vernal residence on Monday, September 23rd around 4:00pm regarding a physical altercation.
The Rotary Club is up to their annual tradition of putting smiles on the faces of every local third grader while fulfilling their mission of promoting literacy. For the last two weeks, the Rotarians have visited 3rd grade classrooms to hand delivery special dictionaries, one for each student to personally keep. “At this age, the kids are starting to understand reading and have a spark of wanting to know new things,” shares participating Rotarian Cindy Spurlock.
Last week’s Vernal Chamber Luncheon included a presentation by Uintah School District Superintendent Mark Dockins and Business Administrator Scott Ruppe regarding Proposition 4 that will be on the November election ballot. Superintendent Dockins summarized the goals of the Proposition, emphasizing that it will lower taxes and increase teacher wages to make the district more competitive in hiring new teachers while increasing student safety.
The local library systems are holding special grant writing workshops throughout the many branches and now it is Vernal’s turn. Come learn how securing grants can help local companies and causes.
The Ute Athletes of the Week are cross country team members Rachel Slaugh and Dayton Merrell, nominated by Coach Galley. “Rachel Slaugh has been a real asset and leader on the cross country team,” shares Coach Galley.