A Sweetwater County detective appears in the latest episode of ABC’s 20/20 show which shines a light on the infamous Dating Game Killer. Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jeff Sheaman discusses the murder of Christine Thornton that took place in Sweetwater County…
Month: January 2021
Utah Department of Public Safety Tips to Be Safe Concerning Phishing
According to Utah’s Department of Public Safety, phishing scams saw a big surge in 2020. It is important for the households and individuals of the Basin to be on the lookout for potential phishing scams. Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to infect a person’s computer with malware and viruses in order to collect personal and financial information.
Uintah County Heritage Museum Presents Expanding Horizons Art Show
Uintah County Heritage Museum has recently opened their new art exhibit for the Basin. The display is entitled Expanding Horizons and features Utah plein air artists. What is plein air art? It is about getting out into nature and painting or drawing landscapes.
Uintah County Appoints Interim County Attorney
Uintah County announced in a press release Tuesday that an Interim County Attorney has been appointed.
Vernal PD Asks for Public’s Help Locating Man Wanted on Several Warrants
Vernal Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man. The Vernal PD post on Facebook states that they are seeking the whereabouts of 25-year-old Joseph King. King is wanted on several warrants for his arrest and recent criminal activity.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Administered to Duchesne County School District Staff
COVID-19 vaccinations began to be distributed to staff within Duchesne County School District on Monday. Uintah Basin Healthcare issued a press release sharing that they have been following the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution plan and are now able to use the excess supply of 170 doses from their first Moderna vaccine shipment to begin vaccinating staff from Duchesne County School District.
UBTech Custom Fit Presents the Pit Crew Challenge
Businesses in the Uintah Basin might be looking for opportunities to provide training to their employees and the Uintah Basin Technical College Custom Fit is designed to help do that. “Custom Fit provides customized training, along with funding for all types of training to for-profit companies of all sizes in Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett counties.”
Utah Wildlife Board Approves Changes to Black Bear Management Plan
The Black Bear hunting season and permit numbers are on a three-year recommendation cycle that started in 2019 following a Utah Wildlife Board meeting. This being the case, there were no changes to the hunting season dates or permit numbers, rather the Board made updates to the management plan so it complies with legislative changes that were approved in 2020.
Makana Masks Makes Donation to Ute Indian Tribe
An American manufacturer of innovative reusable safety masks, Makana Masks, recently donated five hundred masks to the Ute Indian Tribe of Utah in response to an increase of cases of COVID-19 in the Tribe and the surrounding communities.
Ute Indian Tribe Develops Strategic Plan for Oil and Gas Development
The Ute Business Committee has shared a press release announcing a strategic plan to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the energy industry: According to Business Committee Chairman Luke Duncan, the plan outlines various approaches that will allow the tribe to continue its critical revenue stream from mineral assets.