DOI Announces Methane Rules
A Department of the Interior’s announcement last week on new methane regulations will have local impacts, especially in the area around Dinosaur National Monument.
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Detective Orr Remembered 10 Years Later
Today marks 10 years since Uintah County Sheriff’s Detective Kevin Orr lost his life in a helicopter crash during a search and rescue mission. Community members gathered on Saturday to remember this great man’s life with his family.
Healthy Black Bear Population Could Mean More Hunting Opportunities
The need to protect livestock paired with a year of a healthy bear population could mean more hunting opportunities in Utah next year. “Over the last three years, the state’s bear population has grown by about 4 percent each year,” shares DWR Wildlife Biologist Rusty Robinson.
Duchesne County Theft in Oilfield
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from the public on theft that has occurred in the Clay Basin area at an oilfield location. The Sheriff’s Office first responded to the call of theft on November 2nd after a site by 11000 West was reported as broken into with items missing and damaged.
Wanted Pair in Police Custody
Theft has been on the rise throughout the area with the most recent reports demonstrating the fearless attitude of the thieves themselves. On Friday, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office solicited the public’s help in finding two persons of interest wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts.
Three Car Accident Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver
Seatbelts likely saved lives in a three car accident in Vernal on Friday night caused by a suspected drunk driver.
Ashley Valley Flood Control Plan Public Meeting Scheduled
A public meeting has been scheduled concerning the Ashley Valley Flood Control project. According to Uintah County Commissioner Bill Stringer, the meeting will present the first report from the engineering company.
WANTED: Persons of Interest
WANTED: Persons of Interest Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two persons of interest in multiple burglaries in Uintah County. Tracey Soules and Monty Ellis are both wanted for questioning. If you have any information on their whereabouts or see them, please call Central Dispatch IMMEDIATELY at 789-4222.
Camper a Total Loss in Vernal Fire
The pleasant fall weather ran out on Thursday with cold temperatures and the area’s first real snow. Vernal Fire Department responded to a fire early Friday morning after 5:00am possibly started by a space heater.
Ute Tribe Battle PLI in Washington, D.C.
Members and leaders of the Ute Tribe made multiple stops while in Washington, D.C. this week as they continue their pursuit to stop Congressman Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative.
Vernal City Council Amends Ordinances
Vernal City Council approved several amendments to the code and policies during Wednesday’s meeting.
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Presents Shrek the Musical, Jr.
“Beauty is in the eye of the ogre” in an exciting theatrical presentation coming to Meeker. The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council sponsors the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group in presenting an annual musical and this year’s presentation will beShrek the Musical, Jr.