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A Craig police officer has been charged with child abuse and assault. Colorado’s 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday that charges were filed against Tracy Reneau on August 17th for injuries she allegedly caused to her stepchild while off duty.
A Vernal man on the sex offender registry who attempted to kidnap and sexually assault a woman last spring has been sentenced to prison.
In just its second year, TriCounty Health’s Flu Shoot-Out event has expanded to multiple locations. Rather than just be held at the Vernal health department location, the Flu Shoot-Out will also be set up in Roosevelt in the UBATC parking lot.
Law enforcement has been busy fighting drugs in the Basin and Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that progress is being made. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a significant amount of drugs have been taken off the streets in the past week following multiple arrests.
Flooding throughout the Basin has put local agencies, volunteers and support networks in action. National Weather Service reported that the Vernal area had received 1.27 inches of rain by about noon on Thursday and could expect another half an inch in the next 24 hours.
The mother of the 9-year-old girl raped by multiple men last spring pleaded Not Guilty to child abuse in 8th District Court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the 3rd degree Felony Child Abuse charge was filed against 32-year-old Natasha Alissa Billsie on August 23rd for the horrendous event that took place on March 26th.
Heavy rains are taking their toll throughout the Basin and area agencies are asking for your help. Roosevelt city manager Ryan snow says the city is overwhelmed with flooding and volunteers are needed. Anyone who can handle a shovel and fill sandbags are asked to meet at the Roosevelt city maintenance shop at 300 E. 1st S in Roosevelt. Uintah County commissioner Mike Mckee also says volunteers are needed in Lapoint due to flooding. Please bring shovels and meet at the Lapoint fire station.
A woman suffered serious injury from a fall in Dinosaur National Monument on Tuesday afternoon. According to Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson, the 65-year-old visitor tripped while walking on the Fossil Discovery Trail that runs between the exhibit hall down to the visitor’s center.
A Wasatch County man charged with child rape was in 8th District Court on Tuesday. A warrant for the arrest of 21-year-old Cabit Douglas Nye was issued on August 2nd and Nye was arrested in Duchesne County on August 29th.
The Uintah County Commission announced this week the appointment of Sylvia Wilkins as the County’s new Economic Development Director. “As a Commission, we took a close look at the options available to us to fill this position,” shared Commissioner Mike McKee.
The Ute Tribe and TransWest Express LLC announced on Wednesday their partnership on plans for the Western electric grid project. According to Wednesday’s press release, TransWest contractors will recruit, train and employ tribal members and the two organizations will coordinate throughout the construction process.
Those that remember the good ol’ days of stopping into the Vernal Drug to enjoy a root beer float at the soda fountain have the chance to relive that simple joy. The Vernal Drug exhibit is now at the Uintah Heritage Museum and an open house is being held today to celebrate.