Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Governor Herbert on Monument Report
Governor Gary Herbert is among those nationally praising the monument report submitted by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke reviewing the use of the Antiquities Act
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Suicide on the Rise in TriCounty Health District
Suicide is on the rise in Utah and the TriCounty Health District is among the highest in the state. TriCounty Health Director Jordan Mathis attended the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday, stating that it’s time to create an open dialogue around this issue in the community as a whole.
Jones Hole Creek in Monument Reopened for Recreational Access
Jones Hole Creek has reopened to recreational access within Dinosaur National Monument. According to Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson, no noticeable contamination of the stream inside the monument has taken place as a result of the septic line break at the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery which is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Voter Information on Proposition 5: County Invites Arguments For and Against
Voter information is being distributed in Uintah County on Proposition 5, a local sales tax option that will be included on the November election ballot.
Burglary Suspects Identified; Third Suspect Remains At Large
The suspects in a Vernal burglary that took place on August 21st have been identified. 28-year-old Ebony Nicole Salcido and 26-year-old Sean Ryan Garcia are currently in custody in Colorado after a high speed chase that ended in their car crashing and both being arrested
FBI Investigating Homicide Near Whiterocks; Arrest Made
The FBI is investigating the death of a woman in the Whiterocks area as a homicide. According to FBI Public Affairs Specialist Sandra Yi Barker, the body of a female was discovered on a road northwest of Whiterocks on Wednesday, August 23rd.
Two Charged in Transient Death in Sweetwater County
Two people have been charged in the death of a transient on August 18th in Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, the body of a 26-year-old man was found by Union Pacific railroad personnel at 2:30am on Saturday, August 19th, and it was determined the man, identified as Eric Barrett of Arkansas, had suffered fatal trauma as a result of a fall off of a train.
FFA Approves SkyWest Airlines Contract for Vernal Regional Airport
The FFA has approved Uintah County’s request to contract with SkyWest for Essential Air Service at the Vernal Regional Airport.
Last Week to Audition for Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus
The Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concert has become a treasured holiday tradition for countless Basin families. For those whose dream is to be part of the magic it’s time to muster some courage and audition
Cottontail Population in Uintah Basin Remains Near Record High
With the upland game hunts right around the corner, the Division of Wildlife Resources is reporting that the cottontail rabbit population in the Uintah Basin is still near a record high though down a bit from last year.
Give Em’ Health: Benefits for the Breastfeeding Mom
It’s widely accepted that whenever possible, breastfeeding is the best nutritional option for babies but what about for moms? TriCounty Nursing Director Nicole Smith tackled this topic for this week’s Give Em’ Health segment from the local health department.
Utah National Guardsman to be Laid to Rest on Saturday
A Utah National Guardsman who was killed in Afghanistan will be laid to rest this Saturday in Monticello. 27-year-old Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler was killed in action on August 16th in Nangarhar Province.