Financial Audit Reported at Roosevelt City Council
Roosevelt’s 2016 financial audit was reported on during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The report reflected a decline in revenue from 2015 and how the City responded.
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Last Day to Register to Vote
Today is the last day to register to vote if you haven’t already done so. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins advises voters to visit www.vote.utah.gov and get registered.
Pheasant Hunt Anticipates Huge Crowd
The Division of Wildlife Resources is anticipating a huge crowd for Utah’s general pheasant hunt, opening this weekend. Opening weekend is always busy, shares the DWR, but hunters can still have a good experience by being courteous and respectful to others.
Semi Driver Dies on Colorado Pass
Thankfully winter hasn’t hit the Basin but that doesn’t mean safety shouldn’t be top priority when traveling. Several passes in nearby Colorado have had winter conditions resulting already in many accidents and even one fatality on Monday morning.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Earns an “A” in Patient Safety
Ashley Regional Medical Center is getting the right grades when it comes to patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, announced Monday that Ashley Regional earned an “A” in patient safety, making the hospital one of only 844 hospitals to receive the highest ranking possible in the entire United States.
Kenya Family Grateful for Basin Generosity
Those who contributed during the Koncert for Kenya fundraiser in Vernal this fall can now see the fruits of their generosity. The money donated was used to purchase livestock, gardening boxes and other necessities for a family in Kenya.
Grand Junction Police on Main Manhunt
Details of the time 34-year-old James Main, Jr. spent in Colorado after fleeing from Utah have been released and Grand Junction Police say it’s amazing no one was injured on their side of the border.
Business Innovation Summit of Eastern Utah
Business owners have a great opportunity this week with the free Business Innovation Summit of Eastern Utah hosted by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is free and will be held November 3rd from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Uintah Conference Center. Register through the Vernal Area Chamber.
Vernal Theatre: Live Building Memories; Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Audiences walked away understanding what it means to “bust a gut” during the opening weekend of Tumbleweeds at the Vernal Theatre: Live. The audience involved show is being considered a success with just three shows left this Thursday,Friday and Saturday. In the meantime, plans are already underway for the theatre’s next show, the classic tale of Scrooge’s transformation in A Christmas Carol.
DWR Recommending New Hunts
The Division of Wildlife Resources plan to recommend new big game opportunities in 2017. Biologists plan to include additional management buck deer hunts and mountain goat hunts as well as more chances to hunt deer with muzzleloaders after the general rifle hunt is over.
Evan McMullin Makes Stop in Vernal
Presidential candidate Evan McMullin and his running mate Mindy Finn made a stop in the Basin on Friday night. It was a full house in the Vernal City Community Room as supporters, several opposers and many unsure voters gathered to hear McMullin make his case for President of the United States.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputy Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A Uintah County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation for sexual misconduct. According to Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton, the allegations were made on August 27th while the deputy was off duty.