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KNEU 1250Two Uintah High students have been commended for high test scores. Emily Semadeni and Heidi Daniel were both recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for their performance on the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Heidi and Emily were presented with their awards at a school assembly this year.
The Ute Tribe has deep roots in the Rocky Mountain region and is among several tribes invited to offer input on a historical makeover for a national park in Colorado. The University of Colorado Public Outreach and Community Engagement program announced this week that Rocky Mountain National Park is exploring how to better represent indigenous histories into the park exhibits and information shared.
Christmas Tree tags are now on sale for Ashley National Forest and the U.S. Forest Service is offering a free permit for 4th grade Every Kid in a Park pass holders. Regular Christmas tree permits are available at any of the forest vendors in the Basin but those wanting the free permit for 4th grade pass holders will need to visit any of the Ashley National Forest offices during business hours. While there is construction at the Vernal offices on 355 North Vernal Avenue, operations are still being held on site in another building so visitors need to park on the North side of the building. For more information on the free Christmas Tree permits for the Every Kid in a Park pass holders, call 435-789-1181.
The Uintah High School FFA Agronomy Team placed first at the State FFA Career Development Event which means the crew has earned the right to compete at nationals. Superintendent Mark Dockins recognized the students during this month’s school board meeting.
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 is increasing support for aircraft at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base, thanks in large part to Representative Rob Bishop’s push to rebuild national defense. “This year’s NDAA finally recognizes that the 4 budget cuts and 2 manpower cuts to our military during the Obama years have harmed our military readiness,” shares Bishop.
A twinkling parade has more than entertainment value during the annual Holly Days festival in Vernal. Three parade float winners will walk away with $200 dollar gift cards! “The parade of lights is a great addition and highlight to the Holly Days festivities,” shares Vernal Chamber Director Joel Brown.
A Duchesne County nurse charged with negligent homicide made her initial appearance in 8th District Court on Wednesday. 50-year-old Jana Clyde was charged in September by the State of Utah Attorney General with Negligent Homicide, a class A Misdemeanor, in the death of Madison Jensen in the Duchesne County Jail on December 1st, 2016.
Making good on his promise to make restitution payments, a Vernal man’s prison sentence for defrauding his employer was suspended during sentencing in 8th District Court. According to court documents, 42-year-old Cortney Pierce received $65,000 dollars from his employer in 2014 with the promise that the money would be used to develop a trucking app that he promised would make huge profits.
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District issued a press release Tuesday stating that they do not support the decision to move the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center to Richfield.
A slow economy apparently can’t slow Walmart down. The retail giant is opening its new fuel center and convenience store in Vernal with a Grand Opening Wednesday morning. The construction project, including a 1,440 square foot building and gas pumps, was announced last summer.
TSA will be returning to the Vernal Regional Airport. TSA service was pulled from the area in 2015 when there was a lapse in air service at the airport. Vernal Regional Airport Manager Doug Brown announced Tuesday that the federalization status with TSA has been regained to provide screening for the public once Skywest takes over air service.
Altamont community and schools came together Friday, November 10th, to honor local Veterans. The start of the program included a meeting outside at the Veteran’s Memorial on Altamont’s Main Street that involved the elementary students singing several songs and remarks from Verl Tucker. The high school students and the Veterans moved into the auditorium to continue the program.