Record heat has hit the west with areas of Nevada hitting 118 degrees and the Basin is feeling the heat as well. The unseasonable high temperatures are due to a strong high pressure over the region, shares National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Pringle.
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Commission Approves Leland Bench Items During Monday Meeting
The Uintah County Commission made approvals during Monday’s meeting to see projects progress on Leland Bench/Woods Road. The Woods Road project is in progress with crews at work starting at the east end and heading west, shares Uintah County Commissioner Duane Shepherd.
New Royalty Crowned in Scholarship Pageant Contests
Pageant attendees crowded Uintah High School on Saturday night for the Miss Uintah and Miss Outstanding Teen scholarship contests. After an evening of intense competition Nikki Webb was crowned the new Miss Outstanding Teen 2017.
Representative Rob Bishop Appointed to Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs
Representative Rob Bishop has been appointed Chairman of a unique task force aimed at studying the balance of powers between federal on down to local governments. Speaker Paul Ryan announced the creation of the Task Force for Intergovernmental Affairs on Thursday.
2017 Mercy Award Winner
The 2017 Mercy Award Winner for Ashley Regional Medical Center is Lori Speir. The Mercy Award is given to one employee from each LifePoint Health’s hospitals who demonstrate compassion and commitment to helping others.
Naples City PD K9 Program Awarded Government Business of the Year
The Naples City Police Department K9 program received hearty applause at the Vernal Chamber annual dinner and awards banquet last week, as the Government Business of the Year. The Naples K9 program started in 2006 with Sgt. Valeen Horrocks and her loyal K9 officer JonNae.
Efforts Continue for Seep Ridge Road Extension
Efforts to see Seep Ridge Road extended to I-70 continue. The project, largely supported in the Basin but more resisted in Grand County, would construct a corridor through the Book Cliffs extending Seep Ridge Road to I-70.
Roosevelt Accident Damages Building
A two car accident damaged a building in Roosevelt on Monday.
Cemeteries Prepped for Memorial Weekend
Memorial Day will bring a wide variety of visitors to local cemeteries this month and local officials are making preparations a priority. Uintah County Commissioner Duane Shepherd made a report during Monday’s Commission meeting that after visiting all 11 of the county’s cemeteries, a list has been compiled of things needing cleaned up.
Body of Missing Hiker Believed Recovered, Vernal Woman Still Missing
Grand Canyon National Park announced on Friday that a body recovered from the Colorado River is believed to be the body of missing 14-year-old hiker Jackson Standefer.