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KNEU 1250A Tabiona girl is inspiring others by just being herself. Hanna Strebel is just like other young adults her age. She loves to dance, model, spend time with her family and friends, and has dreams of being famous. Hanna also has Down Syndrome and her family uses a blog and social media to share their journey and provide support for other families who may be unsure of what the future holds with their own children with down syndrome.
Fire restrictions have been implemented in northeastern Utah. As of Monday, June 25th, all State, BLM, and National Park Service lands are under fire restrictions due to forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy vegetation. The complete list includes the following areas: State Lands and unincorporated private lands in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties; BLM lands located in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties; and National Park Service lands located in Dinosaur National Monument.
The Department of Workforce Services released updated county unemployment numbers this week and very little has changed in northeastern Utah. Daggett County reported 4.5 percent unemployment for the second month in a row. Duchesne County stayed at 4.3 percent while Uintah County ticked slightly down from 4.6 to 4.5 percent. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the State of Utah dropped a tenth of a percent from April to May landing at 3 percent, meaning about 48,100 Utahns were counted as unemployed and actively seeking work. Nationally, unemployment also dropped a tenth of a percent to 3.8 percent.
Superintendent Mark Dockins addressed concerns over capital projects currently underway at Uintah High School during Tuesday’s Uintah School Board meeting. “Five years ago, when we remodeled the high school, the plans called for a full renovation of the auditorium and an overhaul of the baseball, softball and soccer fields,” Dockins said.
The Division of Wildlife Resources has once again teamed up with 98.5 The Fox for the annual ‘Fishing with the Fox’ tagged fishing contest. From now until August 15th, anglers can fish at three designated bodies of water with a chance of catching a tagged fish. “Fishing with the Fox is in its 8th year and is a great way to encourage the public to get out to local Basin-waters and go fishing,” shares DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby.
The Roosevelt Fire Department is urging extreme caution with fireworks this year. They have provided a map posted on the Roosevelt City Facebook page that shows the high risk areas within Roosevelt City and is asking that no fireworks be used in any of the Red section of the map. Yellow areas are also considered high risk and green areas may also be dangerous. The state of Utah allows fireworks to go on sale on June 24th and citizens are allowed to light them on July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 11am to 11pm. The exception is on the 4th of July, fireworks can be set off until midnight. In celebration of Pioneer Day, fireworks are allowed on July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th with the exception of July 24th until midnight. “To reduce the risk of fire,” shares Roosevelt Fire Department, “make sure that you only light fireworks near wet grass or pavement. Do not light fireworks near any dry, open field…While it is legal to light fireworks this summer, it is considered a very high risk.” All that choose to use fireworks are urged to use caution.
Duchesne County Economic Development is inviting anyone interested to attend a round table discussion coming up in Roosevelt with World Trade Center Utah. “Duchesne County Economic Development is so excited to partner with the World Trade Center Utah to bring their expertise to our community for a round table discussion,” shares Duchesne County Economic Development Director Irene Hansen.
Mindi Crowley visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Crowley has a background in accounting and is currently the Roosevelt Wells Fargo Branch Manager. Her campaign information can be found on the Facebook page ‘Elect Mindi Crowley for Clerk Auditor, Duchesne County’. Crowley says she is a positive person and she wants to increase and better the morale throughout Duchesne County. The Meet the Candidate Forum started on May 7th and is being held select mornings from 8 to 9am broadcast on News Talk KVEL 104.5 FM and 920 AM. Interviews will be rebroadcast weekday mornings from 8 to 9am. To listen to her interview, click here: http://basinnow.com/meet-the-candidates/mindi-crowley
Miraculously no lives were lost in a serious accident on Highway 40 near the Colorado border on Wednesday evening. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce, an accident occurred about 10 miles west of the state line at approximately 5:37pm when a pickup truck crossed the center line and hit an oncoming semi head on.
Yes, many motions were made and failed. Yes, frustrations ran high and many struggled to understand how they can pay a higher property tax rate with the county walking away with less money. In the end, Wednesday’s special Uintah County Commission meeting accomplished, after three grueling hours, what it set out to accomplish: the approval of a tax rate before the State Tax Commission takes over the matter following the June 22nd deadline.
Representative Rob Bishop issued a statement following the signing of President Trump’s Executive Order on immigration. “I am relieved to know that these family separation issues are being addressed,” shared Bishop. “I stand ready to pass legislation that will enhance border security and give due respect to the family unit. Security and compassion are not mutually exclusive. These problems stemmed from legal uncertainty. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the ongoing effort to solve this problem the right way.” Bishop has submitted language included in the proposed Reform Acts. His provision removes impediments to the Border Patrol as they defend the borders and execute certain search and rescue operations.
The Uintah School Board met Tuesday night and approved the 2018-2019 Fiscal Budget. The $82.1 million dollar budget was approved in a 4 to 1 vote. According to a release from the Uintah School District, $58.6 million dollars of that is for the operations and maintenance fund which includes employee salaries.