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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for murder. The Rifle Police Department issued the call for help this week as they search for Michael Francis Montgomery who is wanted for the murder of Christopher Gallegos.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir increased releases from the dam into the Green River on Monday and caution is urged. Releases were increased from 6,600 cfs to the maximum capacity of 8,600 cfs where it is expected to remain through the month of June.
Possession of methamphetamines is taken seriously and one Craig man received a heavy sentence as a result last week. 47-year-old Duane E. Newton entered a guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced in Routt County Court to 9 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
United States Marshals have been involved with Sweetwater County detectives in conducting a wide sweep of registered sex offenders over the last week to ensure of compliance. As a result, a felony arrest warrant has been issued for 58-year-old Bruce Leon Harms for failure to register, which is something Harms was convicted of as recently as 2013.
Free Fishing Day is nearly here and northeastern Utah is holding several events to make this as easy as possible on those new to fishing or out of practice. DWR biologist Randy Oplinger says even experienced anglers should mark their calendar for June 10th because early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah and so it’s the best time to bring a friend or family member to try it out while it is free.
NUMBFest 2017 drew a great crowd this year showing growth from the 2016 event. NUMB, standing for the Northeastern Utah Mountain Bikers, hosts the event as their annual fundraiser to support infrastructure and needs of local trails.
It was a busy weekend in the Vernal area with hotels sold out, restaurants packed and visitors enjoying a variety of events. The 7th Annual Basin Bash baseball tournament was a major contributor to the boost bringing in 45 teams from Wyoming, Colorado and the Wasatch Front.
TriCounty Health Department is urging the community to be part of a group of local volunteers that makes a major difference when emergencies strike the Uintah Basin. The Medical Reserve Corp. was founded by President George W. Bush after the 9/11 terror attacks where thousands of volunteers wanted to help but the logistics became a management nightmare.
The Daggett County Commission reports that the transition of the new Daggett County Sheriff is going well and that Sheriff Erik L. Bailey is working very hard on all aspects of his oversight. Sheriff Bailey was officially sworn in on May 12th and he was immediately charged to have inmates returned to the jail as soon as possible.
It’s never too soon to get excited for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo and this year will have more reminders around town than usual that the rootin’ tootin’ fun is almost here. Last year was the first year the rodeo committee sponsored a Dinah Dino decorating contest between local businesses.
The Mile Marker 166 Fire in eastern Uintah County is fully contained. The Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center confirmed that crews achieved full containment by the end of last week. According to the state fire information website, GPS mapping of the fire shows that the fire was 2423 acres as opposed to the previously reported 900 acres.
The Selective Service Local Board is seeking board members from the area.