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A family of four was killed last Friday in Garfield County after their private plane crashed north of Rifle. According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the family was traveling from their hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado, to Moab when the accident occurred Friday night.
The Myton Bench Road construction project continues to make progress. Drivers on Highway 40 from Myton to Roosevelt need to plan for delays as crews near completion of paving. Depending on weather, paving of the eastbound and westbound lanes is expected to finish this week.
The Ute Tribe was honored at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. University of Utah football took on San Jose State, winning 54 to 16. The Ute Tribe performance has become an annual highlight for many fans of University of Utah Athletics.
The Uintah County Commission approved adoption of the 2017 General Plan during Monday’s Commission meeting. City Planner Matt Cazier presented the plan to those in attendance stating that they have been going through this process for a little more than a year and that the resource management plan, which is part of the General Plan, was approved in August to meet a state deadline.
The former UHP trooper charged with Arson in the Maesar Highway Fire in June made his initial appearance in 8th District Court on Monday. The Maeser Highway Fire started on June 9th in Uintah County and burned over 2,500 acres.
Ask any parent who knows, the loss of a child is a tragedy you never fully recover from. As a service to rural families, Primary Children’s Hospital is hosting a grief support day for Basin families coming up next month
With the election on its way it’s time to get to know local candidates. The Roosevelt Rotary Club is hosting a Meet the Candidates night for Roosevelt City Mayor and City Council positions. The event will take place Wednesday, September 20th from 7 to 10pm at the Crossroads Senior Center.
High School athletes in Duchesne County have been giving their all as the fall seasons amp up. The Altamont Longhorn football team beat Monticello on Friday with a final score of 15 to 13. The Duchesne County athlete spotlight this week goes to Longhorn football player Wyatt Jessen.
Not to be mistaken for two missionaries on a service project or a pair of agents from Men in Black, a duo of German artists have come to northeastern Utah to launch a very unique art project. The two men and their giant ballpoint pen, passed through Vernal last week as they walk a route of about 250 miles through northeastern Utah, northwestern Colorado, and southern Wyoming.
The Uintah Transportation Special Service District board met on Wednesday night as practices by the board over the years is being reviewed. On Monday, September 11th, UTSSD Executive Director Adam Massey was placed on paid administrative leave as an audit of the district by the State Auditor’s Office began.
Love and support of a Roosevelt man and his family comes with its own brand known as Braxten Tough. Even before his accident early this month, Braxten Nielsen could easily own the brand of Braxten Tough as a serious athlete and college rodeo star.
Another Vernal business is making plans to close its doors for good. Staples has begun informing clients that they plan to close their Vernal location in October. Last March, the company announced the closure of 70 stores in North America due to sales declines.