Dangerous materials and police body armor were found in a Uintah County home on Tuesday after officers were called to the residence on a report of an assault. 37-year-old Michael Dallas Rowley was taken into custody on suspicion of aggravated assault and then booked into Uintah County Jail on the offenses of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person, Endangerment of a Child, Possession of Controlled Substances and Paraphernalia, and Theft.
New TriCounty Health Director Kirk Benge caught up with Amy in the Eagle Country 105.5 FM studio this week to offer an update on COVID-19 and local vaccination efforts. Active cases have been going down and staying low for a few weeks, reports Benge, with total active cases at 249 and confirmed cases to date at 3,452.
If you are a local Veteran or you know a local Veteran who is not receiving VA benefits please plan to visit the American Legion building on North Vernal Avenue today at 1:00 pm.
The Federal Highway Administration has recognized the Flaming Gorge-Green River Basin Scenic Byway as an ‘All American Road’. This designation was among 48 other roads added to America’s Byways of which there are 184 in the United States.
UBTech President Aaron Weight announced this week that UBTech’s 2021 graduation will be held virtually. "I’m excited UBTech is working on innovative ways to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020-2021,” says UBTech Student of the Year, Valirie Serawop.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week that the successful cloning of a black-footed ferret is considered the breakthrough needed in the ongoing species conservation effort.
Duchesne County’s Resolution showing formal opposition to Biden’s oil and gas lease ban is receiving praise from the Utah Petroleum Association. The Association’s President made a quick response. “I sincerely appreciate the efforts from the counties, the Governor’s office, our federal delegation and our industry partners to provide much needed support,” shares Association President Rikki Hrenko-Browning.
Those scheduled to receive a COVID-19 vaccine this week through TriCounty Health Department will need to reschedule their appointments. TriCounty Health Department announced Monday afternoon that there are currently no COVID-19 vaccine appointments available due to the midwest ice storms that have caused COVID-19 vaccine shipments to be delayed.
Jaymon Thomas has been appointed the new Uintah County Attorney. The Uintah County Commission made the appointment during their regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Monday.
Duchesne County is the latest to show their formal opposition to President Biden’s oil and gas lease ban on public lands. The Duchesne County Commission passed Resolution # 21-02 during their Commission meeting on Monday.