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KNEU 1250The Naples Police Department laid a member of their team to rest this week. K9 Jesse joined the Naples Police Department team in 2008 and was partnered with Lieutenant Drew Cox. “In the last ten years,” shares Naples Police, “ K9 Jesse and her partner have been accredited to many drug arrests in the Basin.”
Vernal Police Department has released the name of the Vernal woman who died in the head on collision on Monday in Vernal. 21-year-old Isabella Giese was killed when the vehicle she was driving drifted into oncoming traffic at about 6:30pm at 895 West Highway 40 in Vernal. According to Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell, neither Giese nor her passenger were wearing seatbelts.
Duchesne schools were placed on lockdown Thursday during school hours after report of a shooting threat that resulted in one student brought into police custody and two others detained for questioning. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, the threat was reported to Principal Stan Young at about 1:40pm by a small group of students that he said were “obviously stressed” when they came to his office.
The Nursing program at USU-Uintah Basin continues to grow and among the keys to their success is the investment their staff has in the long-term health of the community. Their latest hire, Monte Hardinger, is one such example as a Uintah Basin local and Registered Nurse with over a decade of nursing experience.
Originally charged in U.S. District Court with second-degree murder, 28-year-old Trent Sowsonicut, of Fort Duchesne, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter on Monday afternoon in federal court in Salt Lake City as part of a plea agreement.
It might feel too early to talk about the 2018 election but signature gathering is already underway and the list is growing of locals putting their name in the variety of races.
January tends to be a productive time for many and the Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending adding Hunter Education to your checklist. For those that need to finish their requirements, the DWR has several options.
A fatal head on collision occurred Monday evening when a driver drifted into oncoming traffic at about 6:30pm at 895 West Highway 40 in Vernal, shutting down both directions of traffic as emergency personnel handled the scene.
The rescue of a group of cavers this week in northern Uintah County provides the opportunity to review safe practices when adventuring outdoors. The incident involved a 24-year-old California man who was seriously injured when he fell approximately 50 feet while exploring inside the Little Brushcreek cave system on Sunday evening.
A Uintah County man is facing felony burglary charges for an incident that took place on Christmas Eve. 36-year-old Lorenzo M. Florez is charged with misdemeanor charges of Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, and Impersonation of an Officer, as well as 3rd Degree Felony Attempted Burglary.
After a holiday break, Team Uintah is back to recognizing those who go the extra mile to support local schools. This week Team Uintah is honoring Senator Kevin Van Tassell and Representative Scott Chew as strong supporters of the Uintah School District.
The Uintah County Commission approved the County fee schedule during their Monday meeting. Among the discussion was a new uniform rate for cemetery lots in Uintah County.