Santa is preparing his sleigh for a big trip to attend one of his favorite holiday traditions: the annual Breakfast With Santa event held again this year at the Uintah Middle School in Vernal. The event kicked off 15 years ago as a thank you to the community from Vernal City and the Uintah Recreation District.
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Ignited Bird’s Nest Cause of Home Fire in Moffat County
An important lesson was learned in Moffat County last week: Always check for birds nests on the roof before firing up the wood stove! The Craig Fire Department responded to a home fire on Wednesday south of Craig just before midnight.
CIB Approves Fund Transfer for Roosevelt City
Roosevelt City continues to improve water infrastructure throughout the City and an approval from the Community Impact Board will help continue that mission.
Sheriff Norton on Hunter Safety
The most popular hunt of the season has finally arrived and hunters in their safety orange will be headed to the mountain this weekend looking for their trophy kill. During all the excitement, Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton is reminding the community to keep safety in mind while on the mountain.
Federal Judge Challenges BLM EIS on Basin Oil and Gas Project
A Uintah Basin oil and gas project that recently received the green light from the BLM may not proceed. Federal judge Evyln Furse has challenged the BLM conclusion that the Gasco energy project would have “no significant impact” on the environment, reports KSL.
Safety Urged After Hunter Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hunting season is officially underway and hunters are urged to remember safety goes beyond the proper handling of rifles. Parks and Wildlife officials throughout the region have issued a reminder that carbon monoxide poisoning is a real threat after the death of a hunter in western Colorado.
TriCounty Health Receives Grant to Combat Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy in the Basin is alarmingly high and TriCounty Health Department is working to reduce the trend. According to TriCounty’s Health Promotion Director Jeramie Tubbs, the health department recently applied for and was awarded grant funding to combat teen pregnancy.
Naples Police Place “In God We Trust” on Patrol Vehicles
National trends have not affected what Naples Police Department stands for. The organization has chosen to include a new decal stating “In God We Trust” on the back of patrol cars.
Duchesne County Drug Arrests
Law enforcement has been busy fighting drugs in the Basin and Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that progress is being made. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a significant amount of drugs have been taken off the streets in the past week following multiple arrests.
Round Two of Local High School Mountain Bike Race This Weekend
The North region race hosted in Uintah County by the Uintah High School Mountain Bike Team was a huge success over the weekend but the fun isn’t over yet. This weekend the team will host the South region in which they will also compete.