Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Scare at Craig Taco Bell
Diners enjoying a stop at the Taco Bell restaurant in Craig on Monday night had their dinner from over the border interrupted as the restaurant filled with smoke.
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Food for Fines and other Ways to Serve
Paying off a library fine can come with the bonus of helping locals in need as Food for Fines at the Uintah County Library is now underway. Every year during the holidays, the library accepts canned goods in lieu of fines that will then be donated to the Ashley Valley Food Pantry.
Roosevelt City Fire Department Celebrating 100 Years with New Truck
Exciting things are happening at the Roosevelt City Fire Department. After a long wait, the new fire truck is expected to arrive in Roosevelt City this week. Roosevelt City was awarded a $430,000 dollar grant last year from the CIB to be added to the City’s $100,000 dollars reserved for the new fire truck.
Uintah Wrestling Honoring Fallen Officers
What’s happening off the mat is taking the spotlight tonight at the home opener for Ute Wrestling. The team is honoring fallen Utah officers in a meaningful way by not only holding a special ceremony before the dual tonight, but by wearing the names of fallen Utah officers on their jerseys that will stay on all season long.
Uintah County Flood Control Planning Meeting Gets the Ball Rolling
The preliminary findings of an engineering study focused on Uintah County flood control into the future were presented at a public meeting last night at Western Park. The engineers reviewed a plan developed in 2008 and stated that the information supports using established canals as the most economic solution in handling future flood control.
Certified Election Results
The State Board of Canvassers officially certified election results on Monday at the State Capital. The final result showed that in Duchesne County a total of 5,508 residents voted for the Trump/Pence ticket compared to 500 for the Clinton/Kaine ticket. In Uintah County, 9,810 residents voted for Trump/Pence compared to 995 that voted for Clinton/Kaine.
Roosevelt West Cove Tank Waterline Project
Work is moving forward as Roosevelt City connects with the newly constructed Victory Pipeline. Earlier this month, Roosevelt City Council approved the bid for construction to connect the City’s water system at the West Cove tank waterline to the Victory Pipeline which supplies water from Starvation Reservoir.
Holly Days Brings Crowds to Vernal
The 13th year of Vernal’s annual Holly Days did not disappoint on Friday. Any chill in the air wasn’t felt as locals and visitors from far off places enjoyed free activities throughout the town. According to event coordinator Dale Allred, the initial estimates are that there were around 11,000 participants.
Ashley Valley Flood Control Meeting Tonight
A public meeting scheduled for tonight will explore the planning of future Ashley Valley Flood Control projects. According to Sunrise Engineering, the planning process currently happening “seeks to obtain input from residents of Uintah County who live inside Ashley Valley but outside Vernal City and Naples City.”
Poacher Fined $11,000 dollars in Moffat County Court
A judgement out of Moffat County will leave poachers thinking twice before hitting the hills for illegal hunting. Last November, Colorado Parks and Wildlife were contacted by a concerned hunter after suspecting a man had illegally shot a trophy 6-by-6 elk in Moffat County.
Fish Artwork Stolen from Dinosaur National Monument
Unfortunately, Dinosaur National Monument has not been exempt from recent local thievery. Monument staff reported this week that a giant life size painting of a Colorado Pikeminnow fish that was attached to a bench at the Split Mountain Boat Ramp has now gone missing.
Tree Charity Events Support Locals in Need
A slowed economy has not dulled charitable giving in the Uintah Basin as evidenced by two holiday fundraising events. The Trees for Charity auction gala was held Monday night at the Uintah Conference Center, raising over $220,000 dollars for local causes.