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KNEU 1250Thursday’s rain took a toll on roads and areas throughout the Basin. Among the areas affected, the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge has announced it is closed until further notice. “A large sinkhole has formed in the main entrance road,” shares the Refuge announcement.
Tonight is the night. A fundraiser concert at the Kokopelli event center in Vernal is shining a light on the cause of the 100 Humanitariansorganization that helps provide necessary items to improve self reliance in Kenya, Africa.
A Sandy man was arrested in Salt Lake County without incident after 8th District Court Judge Samuel P. Chiara issued a warrant for his arrest last Thursday, September 22nd. Court records show that 37-year-old Jared Stephen Morgan faces charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Rape, Forcible Sodomy, and Aggravated Kidnapping; all 1st Degree Felonies.
When layoffs started in the oil field last year, Dani and Fred Heslip of Roosevelt felt the unease along with everyone else. Fred worked in the oilfield and while his job remained intact it was his first time experiencing the fear of downturn.
In just its second year, TriCounty Health’s Flu Shoot-Out event has expanded to multiple locations. Rather than just be held at the Vernal health department location, the Flu Shoot-Out will also be set up in Roosevelt in the UBATC parking lot.
A Craig police officer has been charged with child abuse and assault. Colorado’s 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday that charges were filed against Tracy Reneau on August 17th for injuries she allegedly caused to her stepchild while off duty.
A Vernal man on the sex offender registry who attempted to kidnap and sexually assault a woman last spring has been sentenced to prison.
If you’ve been mulling over the opportunity to audition for the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus, the time has come to act. Auditions for the Chorus and Children’s Choir are simple to do and relatively painless.
The mother of the 9-year-old girl raped by multiple men last spring pleaded Not Guilty to child abuse in 8th District Court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the 3rd degree Felony Child Abuse charge was filed against 32-year-old Natasha Alissa Billsie on August 23rd for the horrendous event that took place on March 26th.
Flooding throughout the Basin has put local agencies, volunteers and support networks in action. National Weather Service reported that the Vernal area had received 1.27 inches of rain by about noon on Thursday and could expect another half an inch in the next 24 hours.
Heavy rains are taking their toll throughout the Basin and area agencies are asking for your help. Roosevelt city manager Ryan snow says the city is overwhelmed with flooding and volunteers are needed. Anyone who can handle a shovel and fill sandbags are asked to meet at the Roosevelt city maintenance shop at 300 E. 1st S in Roosevelt. Uintah County commissioner Mike Mckee also says volunteers are needed in Lapoint due to flooding. Please bring shovels and meet at the Lapoint fire station.
A woman suffered serious injury from a fall in Dinosaur National Monument on Tuesday afternoon. According to Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson, the 65-year-old visitor tripped while walking on the Fossil Discovery Trail that runs between the exhibit hall down to the visitor’s center.