The Uintah Basin is the next stop for Governor Gary Herbert’s 25K Jobs Initiative. The launch tour is scheduled to make a stop in Uintah County and Daggett County next Wednesday. The tour is aimed at bringing business leaders, community members, government officials and resource partners together in an effort to strengthen economies, create jobs and support local businesses in rural areas of Utah. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox and World Trade Center Utah CEO Derek Miller will be in attendance as they seek to accomplish Governor Herbert’s goal of creating 25,000 jobs in rural communities in the next four years. The first stop on Wednesday, November 8th, is at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal from noon to 2pm. The tour then heads north to hit Daggett County for a tour stop at Manila Elementary from 4pm to 6pm.
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Hunting Trip Ends in Tragedy in Rio Blanco County
For many hunters in the region, hunting season is a family affair. For one family hunting and camping near Trappers Lake in Rio Blanco County last week, this year’s hunt ended in tragedy. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, a 9-1-1 call received at approximately 9:26pm on October 26th was a father reporting that his infant had been found unresponsive after having been laid down to sleep.
Give Em’ Health: National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and TriCounty Health Department is starting now to spread the message that resources are available locally to help individuals and families living with diabetes. There are a lot of locals with diabetes, explains TriCounty Health representative Ferron Young, and for the newly diagnosed it is a big change in the family so it’s good to reach out to others that have been through the same thing for support.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Receives HealthInsight Quality Award
Ashley Regional Medical Center is the latest recipient of the Quality Award from HealthInsight, an independent quality organization. The award was presented to hospital representatives at a banquet on October 19th in St. George with Ashley Regional as one of ten hospitals in the state of Utah to be recognized. The HealthInsight Quality Award program was launched in September 2004 in order to promote transparency in health care. The award is for providers in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies and physician offices. HealthInsight uses national rankings in determining the award recipients. Congratulations Ashley Regional Medical Center on being recognized for delivering quality care.
DWR Says Deer Hunt Off to a Slow Start
The 2017 general rifle deer hunt has come out of the gates a bit slow. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, northern Utah including northeastern Utah is among the areas that have seen the biggest change. A total of 144 deer came through the check stations on Saturday and Sunday, shares northern Utah wildlife manager Randy Wood, while a total of 282 deer came through at the same stations last year during the first two days of the hunt.
Bison Poaching Incident in Book Cliffs Under Investigation
Nothing gets serious hunters more upset than the poaching of prize animals they only hope to get the chance to one day hunt. The Utah Conservation Officers Association has announced a case of possible poaching that is now under investigation in the Book Cliffs area where a very large bull bison was found on Saturday.
Meth Arrest, Meth Seizure Two Days in a Row in Rock Springs Area
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office had a busy few days last week. On Thursday, October 12th, a federal fugitive wanted for meth distribution was arrested in Rock Springs.
Beware of Ever Evolving Fraud Schemes
A recent reminder has been issued of common fraud schemes. The FBI provides a thorough list of ever evolving fraud schemes striking across the nation. The following is among their top frauds to watch for and tips to keep in mind.
Roosevelt State Street Closed South of Meadow Brook Subdivision
The Roosevelt State Street project is ongoing and making progress. One thing to note for drivers is that State Street is now closed south of Meadow Brook Subdivision through Saturday, October 14th.
Two Children and One Adult Killed in SUV Collision With Bear Near Rifle
Three people have died following a tragic accident near Rifle early Friday morning. A family of 7 was traveling on I-70 at around 3:30am Friday morning when their SUV hit a bear.