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KNEU 1250Road work beginning today will close down a portion of Red Cloud Loop in Uintah County. According to the Forest Service announcement, the Ashley National Forest and Uintah County will be working together on resurfacing the Red Cloud Loop Road from the Dry Fork Flume Trailhead as well as the turn off to Massey Meadows to the Charlies Park turnoff.
The Miss Uintah County pageant was a night to remember on Saturday. Savannah Hartle was crowned Miss Uintah County 2018 and Kenadi Colton was crowned Miss Outstanding Teen Uintah County 2018.
Wind is fueling another fire in Dry Fork Canyon that started Friday afternoon. According to BLM representative Kelsey Birchell, the Dry Fork Settlement Fire is 60 acres and the cause is unknown.
Bill Stringer visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Stringer is the incumbent Commissioner in Uintah County Commission Seat B. Stringer’s campaign information can be found on his website, www.billstringer.com.
If the Pine Ridge Fire is any indication, we may be moving into a dangerous fire season. A meeting scheduled for tonight will not only provide an update on the Pine Ridge Fire and information on campgrounds in Ashley National Forest, but will also offer information on how people can make their private lands fire wise, including how to handle large trees and overgrown areas, among other tips.
Community members attended the Uintah School District budget hearing on Wednesday, May 30th, at the Vernal Middle School Auditorium to share their concerns about spending and the budget. On May 9th, the school board unanimously approved a $6 million dollar joint capital project to update the high school auditorium as well as add turf to certain athletic fields.
It’s a case of theft from the Sweetwater County range facility. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the theft of a large amount of expended rifle and pistol cartridge cases.
More construction is starting up in Roosevelt City. Burdick Materials has announced construction on Lagoon Street starting on Monday, June 4th. Crews will be chipping Lagoon Street starting at 100 East and continuing to 1500 East.
This summer and fall, Steinaker Reservoir north of Vernal will be reduced to a ‘mud puddle’ as important repairs are made to its dam, shares the Division of Wildlife Resources. Any fish not caught and removed will likely be lost and in an effort to save as many bluegill as possible, the DWR is asking for the help of any and all anglers.
Greg Lamb visited the KVEL studio last week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Lamb is running for Uintah County Attorney. His campaign information is available on the Facebook page: ‘Greg Lamb for Uintah County Attorney.’
Rick Harrison visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Harrison is running for Duchesne County Sheriff. He is currently the Police Chief for the Roosevelt City Police Department and has served in several supervisor positions.
The Duchesne County Planning Commission is meeting next week as Ordinance 18-365 continues to be explored. The proposed ordinance would establish standards and procedures for wind and solar energy generation facilities in the county.