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KNEU 1250Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Uintah Basin families will be hitting the road with the kickoff of vacation season this Memorial Day weekend. AAA projects that 39.3 million Americans will take a trip this Memorial Day weekend, which is one million more travelers than last year. In fact, it is the highest travel volume since 2005.
Eventually everyone is affected by cancer, either personally or through someone they know and love. The “Let’s Talk” cancer support group was formed to offer support and love to anyone who has dealt with the pain cancer can bring to life and the June meeting includes a special activity.
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce honors businesses every year in five categories. This year’s retail/wholesale business of the year is Basin Sports owned by DeArmon and Jacqueline Batty.
The Ute Tribe is part of a joint effort of tribes supporting the Bears Ears National Monument. After U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke visited Utah following President Trump’s executive order to review national monuments, a 15-day comment period was opened for the Bear Ears National Monument.
Those who attend the final concert for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra on Saturday are in for a special treat. Not only have these young musicians put together a fantastic lineup of classical suites but a special arrangement of Over the Rainbow will be debuted by these talented local youth.
Representative Rob Bishop has introduced a new bill that is garnering plenty of attention. H.R. 2620, the Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act, would eliminate ambiguity in the current code that could lead to restriction of firearms and ammunition for self-defense. “The Founding Fathers were clear when they drafted the Bill of Rights,” shares Rep. Bishop.
The Uintah County Commission adopted a resolution this week to form a Recycling Market Development Zone. The zone utilizes a program through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development that offers recycling tax credits to industrial and commercial businesses that choose to adopt certain recycling processes.
Members of the Uintah Basin Cattlemen Association aren’t the only ones that take livestock harassment seriously. An instance of livestock harassment on Taylor Mountain last August resulted in charges and a conviction. According to Richie Anderson with the cattlemen association, an individual was on an ATV and struck several livestock.
With the Environmental Assessment on the Book Cliffs Travel Management Area underway, the BLM is inviting the public to offer their input. Specifically the BLM is interested in information or concerns related to roads, routes, or trails.
The 4-H Junior Livestock Show is around the corner and the impressive youth involved are excited to present their animals for bid. This year’s show runs from June 5th through the 8th during the Uintah County Fair.
Streams, creeks and rivers are high and flowing fast with spring runoff. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has offered a timely reminder for citizens to make safety a top priority. “As school nears its end and a busy summer season gets ready to kick off, it’s important to mention the fast moving rivers and streams in our area,” shares the Sheriff’s Office.
Ashley Regional Medical Center has an important message as summer approaches and temperatures rise. Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. Ashley Regional has paired with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to strive to reduce heatstroke deaths by teaching the community the dangers of heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars.