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Roosevelt City Launches Updated Website
Roosevelt City is moving into 2017 in style. The City’s website, www.rooseveltcity.com, has a new look and added features to serve the public even better.
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Ute Tribe Praises Bear Ears Monument Designation
The Ute Indian Tribe has offered its support of President Obama’s designation of the Bear Ears National Monument. “President Obama has demonstrated today that our Native American heritage cannot be ignored,” shares Ute Business Committee Chairman Shaun Chapoose.
Plan Ahead for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The fact that 2016 is almost over and there is hope of a brighter 2017 is cause enough for celebrating this weekend. For New Years, I suggest everyone go out and have a good time, shares Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton.
Mentally Ill Ballard Man Enters Guilty Plea in Brother’s Murder
A Ballard man accused of killing his brother in 2015 entered a Guilty plea in 8th District Court this month. Craig Anthony Antonio was arrested on murder charges on April 17th, 2015 for the death of his 23-year-old brother.
Basin Projects Included in USDA 2017 Conservation List
Two Basin projects are included in the USDA’s 2017 Conservation project list announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week.
Busiest Travel Season of Year Wrapping Up
This weekend will wrap up a record breaking travel season. According to the AAA travel report, over 103 million Americans have traveled for year end holidays and a large chunk of those will be on the roads this weekend, on their way home.
Hot Spots for Cold Fishing in Northeastern Utah
The Division of Wildlife Resources are once again urging locals to get out and try some ice fishing, this time providing their list of the best locations in northeastern Utah for success.
FBI on the Hunt for Serial Bank Robber
The FBI is on the hunt for a serial bank robber in Utah. According to the FBI Salt Lake Field Office, the white male suspect most recently used a handgun to rob a US Bank inside the Smith’s grocery store in West Jordan on Tuesday, December 27th.
Obama Announces Bear Ears Monument
President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday his decision to designate a Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, eliciting immediate opposition from Utahns.
Preventing Frozen Water Lines and Pipes
Winter weather conditions can end up costing unprepared property owners a bundle when the frigid cold causes water lines and pipes to freeze.
Burbot Bash Promising Fun and Cash Prizes
The Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce continues to drum up support for the upcoming Burbot Bash as Daggett County hopes for plenty of visitors to help make a dent in the overrun fish population. The Burbot Bash started in 2009 and has expanded from an on-ice clinic to a major cash prize event. Burbot are considered an invasive species in Flaming Gorge that were illegally stocked and have devastating effects on the sport fishery. Burbot are best caught at night and in the winter, making this event the perfect opportunity to remove as many burbot as possible from Flaming Gorge. “One approach to suppressing the burbot population is to enlist the assistance of anglers to harvest and remove as many as possible,” shares Wyoming Game Fisheries Biologist Robert Keith. “Burbot are vulnerable to over-harvest so anglers can have a significant impact on populations.” This year’s event will be held January 20th through the 22nd with cash prizes up to $10,000 to be awarded. Visit www.burbotbash.com to get registered. www.burbotbash.com
Duchesne County 2017 Budget Approved
The Duchesne County Commission approved the 2017 budget during their last Commission meeting. According to Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans, the budget is lower than last year by about $1.4 million dollars.