The Division of Wildlife Resources is asking for the public’s cooperation with hunters playing an important role in the surveillance of Chronic Wasting Disease. During the first few days of the rifle hunt, DWR officers will be collecting samples at check stations across the state, including several in northeastern Utah. Successful hunters are encouraged to stop at a check station where staff will take lymph nodes from the deer and ask a few questions including where the deer was harvested.
The PRCA announced this week that a Uintah Basin man is the winner of a prestigious annual award in professional rodeo. Josh Frost of Randlett captured his first Linderman Award this year for competing in the tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding events, shares PRCA ProRodeo. The Linderman Award is given to a cowboy that has won at least $1,000 dollars in three events, one of which must be a roughstock event and one a timed event.
While his plate is perhaps less full in comparison, retirement for former Senator Kevin VanTassell has shown a continued commitment to the citizens of the Uintah Basin. VanTassell served as the Utah District 26 Senator for 12 years through 2018 and enjoyed a successful career with Zion’s Bank. Now in retirement he chooses to still serve on boards that have an impact on rural Utah: the Utah Building Board, Utah Communications Board, and Utah Highway Commission on which he is a voting member.
While schools operated as normally as possible, Union High School and other Roosevelt schools had an increased police presence on Wednesday as Roosevelt Police led an investigation into a threat of a possible gun being brought to school. Roosevelt Police reported midday Wednesday that the threat had come through Snapchat.
Thankfully there were no serious injuries reported in a rollover crash that took place Tuesday in Vernal. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident took place around 9pm on 500 North (SR-121) and 1500 West. The driver of a 2012 Honda was traveling westbound when the vehicle ran off the road to the right. The accident caused the vehicle to roll leaving the vehicle on its side in the middle of the roadway. Utah Highway Patrol shares that no serious injuries were reported.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is urging waterfowl hunters to watch for Harmful Algal Blooms while out hunting, including some identified in northeastern Utah. While some believe Harmful Algal Blooms only occur during hot summer weather, it is possible for them to continue to be a threat to humans and pets throughout the fall and winter.
TriCounty Health wants to help Uintah Basin residents reduce the risk of disease in their lives and are offering a number of programs aimed at doing just that. Among these offerings is cancer risk reduction counseling to help get you and your loved ones on the right track.
For those businesses wanting to take part in the Roosevelt City Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade here are a few things that you need to know. Be sure to be fully set-up by 2:50 pm because the pre-schoolers start promptly at 3pm. Expect to have over 2,000 children between the ages of 1-12.
Many are enjoying the amazing exhibit at the Uintah County Heritage Museum entitled “Legends On Wing.” The display features charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil art from J.B. Sullivan, a Colorado native. He spends hours studying and creating the art of his subjects.
Precautions are being taken after an alleged student’s threat to bring a gun to Union High School on Wednesday. According to an announcement from the Duchesne County School District, district officials were made aware of the possible threat early Wednesday morning.