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KNEU 1250The Enchanted Forest event held in Roosevelt City is always a heartwarming occasion. The trees, beautifully decorated and for a good cause, are among the communities favorite sights to go see to kick off the holiday season. “The Uintah Basin has a very special way of finding the sweetest holiday spirit,” shares Vernal Chamber Director Irene Hansen.
Vernal City is looking long term and planning for the future as far as road maintenance is concerned. According to Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion, the administration and council discussed a maintenance project they hope to do next year during last week’s City Council meeting.
Naples Elementary is hoping for a repeat win of a regional contest that awards one school with some big bucks and resources. Schools across the nation celebrate Red Ribbon Week in the fall of every school year to teach youth to live drug free. The National Red Ribbon Week organization awards schools for making it a big affair and Naples Elementary is among select schools in Region 8 with a photo in the contest.
TriCounty Health Department is focused on the wellbeing of the community as a whole and is providing a unique new option for giving this holiday season. The TriCounty WIC program has coordinated with local businesses to help provide diapers for local infants and young children this holiday season.
A local business was one of only four businesses in the state to be awarded at the 43rd annual Golden Key Awards held in October. Liquid Nutra Group, located in Naples, won the Small Employer of the Year award for making it a priority to hire individuals with disabilities and help them build autonomy and develop skills.
One of Roosevelt’s most successful events of the year is all about kicking off the holiday season right! The annual Holly Fair was held in 6 amazing locations throughout Roosevelt over the weekend with record crowds, shares Duchesne County Chamber Director Irene Hansen. In addition to the Holly Fair locations, Dr. Ogden hosted Santa for pictures and wagon rides at his office to add to the festivities.
An audit of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District released last week and performed by the Office of the State Auditor presented multiple findings and recommendations for the transportation board and Uintah County to consider. One Uintah County Commissioner has responded to the finding in the audit that states there is potential inadequate independence between the Transportation District and Uintah County.
An investigation is in the public eye after a video of an arrest by Rifle Police Department was posted to social media. According to Rifle Police Department, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call early Friday morning which resulted in the use of force to make the arrest. “The officer involved followed department policy and immediately reported the incident to his supervisor,” shares Rifle PD.
Musicians swarmed the Vernal Middle School facilities on Saturday for a day long practice of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus as the organization prepares for another epic Christmas concert event.
A local young man will be deeply missed after a tragic accident claimed his life on Saturday. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, 15-year-old Conner Wall of Jensen died as a result of injuries sustained in a one vehicle rollover on November 4th.
The deadline is approaching to apply for Utah’s most prized big game hunting permits for the 2018 season. DWR wildlife license coordinator Lindy Varney explains that only Utah residents can apply for sportsman permits which is why they are so highly sought.
The battle against cancer hasn’t taken the smile from a spunky Basin girl. 4-year-old Jade Cooper, daughter of Joe and Kayla Cooper, is battling type B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and friends and family are doing all they can to show love and support for the Cooper family.