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A case of identity fraud provides a cautionary tale out of Uintah County. According tocourt documents, a Vernal man allegedly opened up checking accounts in his and hisgrandmother’s name. He forged checks from the account in his grandmother’s namewithout her knowing, and deposited the checks into the checking account in his name.Police allege that he […]
An Electric Vehicle charging station is now available in Roosevelt at the TriCountyHealth Department location. This is the second phase of the project following thecharging stations at the Vernal location. “These EV charging stations will allow forgreater access for tourists and families of residents to visit the Uintah Basin in vehiclesthat need to be charged,” […]
The teachers at Park Elementary in Rangely have a magical experience planned for thecommunity as they raise funds for teaching supplies in classrooms. ‘A Night AtHogwarts’ is for all ages ready to experience the mystical world of Harry Potter andfriends with classes like Potions and Levitation and activities like Quidditch. All can besorted into their […]
The USA Wrestling National Championships took place over the weekend in Cedar Falls,Iowa, and local wrestlers competed and made the podium. Uintah High School FreshmanEthan Sharp earned All-American status placing 6th in the 113-pound classification.Sharp has had an amazing year of competition having finished his freshman season ofhigh school wrestling as a 4A State Champion. […]
TriCounty Health Officer Kirk Benge gave a report during Tuesday’s Uintah CountyCommission meeting. Benge explained that they monitor health trends and discussed thehealth department’s top 5 areas of concern. First is that they are seeing a decline inchildhood immunizations, including at local doctor’s offices. Second is the rates ofsuicide that are higher than other health […]
There will be a brief closure on Highway 191 north of Vernal tomorrow, March 21st. Thisclosure will be at the switchbacks to two-way traffic just north of Red Fleet State Park tomobilize heavy equipment onto the job site for the US-191 realignment project. “Crewsanticipate that impacts will be minimal, with the closure lasting only 5 […]
An adult probation and parole check ended in arrest and new charges last week in Duchesne County. 24-year-old Taya Lynn Draper was found in possession of drugs and weapons during a probationary check at her residence. Draper identified the items as meth, marijuana, and a tomahawk. She was arrested on March 11th and is now […]
An investigation into shots fired on March 8th in Uintah County on 6000 North revealed that the camp trailer at the location of the report was reported stolen out of American Fork. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer had first-hand knowledge that the trailer was owned by 48-year-old Jared Craig Ekker. On […]
Indoor and outdoor spring cleaning is made a little more affordable with the annual free dump week. Duchesne County has announced that their dump week will be held April 20th through the 27th at D/W Bluebench Landfill. Bluebench is open 8am to 4:30pm. Any special or large cleanup projects must be pre-approved by the landfill. […]
Prescribed burns are planned on the FLaming Gorge Ranger District this spring once weather allows it. Ashley National Forest announced on Monday that the first prescribed fires will total around 2100 acres in the Buck Draw, Greens Lake, and north Greendale areas within burn units 10, 11, and 12. Depending on conditions, burning may also […]
A man attempting to pick up a child from daycare ended up arrested and in Uintah County Jail on Friday for drug possession. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were dispatched to a daycare on north Vernal Avenue on a report of a civil dispute. Officers were advised that 32-year-old Kody Gene Kimbel […]
Rural communities in Moffat County and throughout western Colorado could experience significant delays in mail delivery if potential facility closures take place. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet shared on Friday a letter from a group of Senators sent to the USPS Postmaster General urging the Postal Service to consider the effect on small businesses, senior citizens, […]