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KNEU 1250While there has been reports of increased crime there are ways locals can be proactive in order to protect loved ones and property. “We did see an uptick of thefts in west Uintah County and Ballard recently,” shares Uintah County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s Season 5 opener ‘Slipper and the Rose’ is winning over audiences and there’s just three chances left to experience this unique production for yourself. The cast is a great mix of local community theatre alums and fresh newcomers from all walks of life.
A Duchesne County man is facing multiple counts of Burglary and Theft after a vehicle theft spree. 23-year-old Isiah Edward Russell was finally arrested on Monday after leading authorities on quite the chase. ‘Affidavit of Probable Cause’ statements submitted in 8th District Court provide the details.
A man was escorted from a Duchesne County School Board meeting last week after refusing to wear a mask. “The Duchesne School Board had a mask rule in place (state building),” shares Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison. “One person…in attendance refused to wear a mask. He was asked several times by school board officials and others in attendance to comply.
Local crime rates are on the rise and all are encouraged to take precautions. Roosevelt City Police Department shined a spotlight on the issue on Tuesday morning stating that “Roosevelt City and surrounding areas have seen a marked increase in burglaries, thefts and frauds the past several weeks.
Two schools in Duchesne County School District were placed on temporary lockdown as police dealt with an incident. The District shared the following information about the incident: At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14th, Myton Elementary and ConAmore schools were placed on temporary lockdown as police worked to apprehend a fugitive nearby.
A recent experience has led Craig Police Department and local realtors to help educate residents to a possible renters’ scam in Moffat County According to an article from the Craig Daily Press, Shannon Goodban thought she had found a great deal on a rental property.
The Uintah Fire Special Service District remains intact following the City/County meeting held at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday afternoon. The meeting allowed time for the Directors of the Special Service Districts as well as Ballard, Naples, and Vernal City to offer their own ideas and input on how to manage the steep decline in mineral lease monies that fund the Districts.
TriCounty Health Department announced on Monday a second COVID-19 death in the health district. The announcement states that it is a new confirmed COVID-19 death in Duchesne County that was reported by the Utah Department of Health. TriCounty Health explained that it was not included in Monday’s numbers because it was not yet confirmed.
The joint effort and grant program of Uintah County, Vernal City, Naples City and Ballard City has received a second round of CARES Act funds to help struggling businesses. The first round resulted in $2.1 million dollars granted to over 250 businesses in the Uintah County area but it's time again to take advantage of these opportunities.
Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources has teamed up with sponsors to hold the free youth pheasant hunt that will be held near Myton, Utah. This hunt is for novice hunters, those 17 years old and younger, to help them have a better chance in harvesting birds.
The Uintah Basin has a lot of beautiful public lands that allow us to enjoy the outdoors. As a community we work together to keep those lands safe and clean. Still, the Utah Bureau of Land Management is asking everyone statewide to be more diligent.