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There are those that enjoy decorating for the holidays and there are those that take decorating to Olympic levels. A family in Roosevelt is among the best of the best and they generously share their obsession with the entire community.
A Vernal man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing his roommate over rent money. 27-year-old Cody James Aaron Evans has been charged in 8th District Court with 2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault and Class B Misdemeanor Assault.
Among the first in the State to resume jury trials, 8th District Court in Duchesne County went through the jury selection process on Wednesday in the murder trial of the State of Utah vs Kristy Lee Whitchurch. 39-year-old Whitchurch was “arrested on November 13th, 2018 after a witness came forward and told investigators Whitchurch was directly involved in the April 6th, 2018 assault that resulted in the death of 51-year-old Sherry Lynn Melo.”
There were multiple accidents on Highway 40 on Wednesday. Among those, Utah Highway Patrol shares that a motorcycle was traveling westbound on SR-40 in Gusher when an equipment failure caused the motorcycle to veer off to the right.
A critical incident on Wednesday that began in Craig and ended near the town of Hayden is under investigation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a press release at the request of Colorado State Patrol sharing the following.
Moffat County might not be the metropolis of activity but it is showing the world that it has talents and the heart to try. The Northwest Colorado Arts Council is hosting its 2nd annual ‘Tiny Art, Big Heart’ show. This event is “a teeny tiny show” but it brings the members of the community together.
The state of Utah recently announced the finalists for Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year and a teacher from Eagle View Elementary is on that short list. Pamela Wright is a 21-year veteran teacher who is currently teaching 4th grade. Wright received her Bachelor of Science from Utah State University, as well as her Master of Education, majoring in Elementary Education.
TriCounty Health Department is making it easy to get the flu shot this year with 4 locations during the annual Flu Shoot Out next week. Dr. Breitenbach says it is especially important to get a flu shot this year due to the Coronavirus since the two illnesses will be competing for health resources.
Fire restrictions aimed at reducing potential for wildfires remain in place. Ashley National Forest provided the reminder on Monday.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an exciting event in Uintah County next week that is an annual favorite. Sandhill cranes are a unique bird to catch a glimpse of and an even more interesting bird to listen to and Saturday, October 3rd, is an opportunity to see and hear these birds in action.
The East Fork Fire is still moderately burning. It has burned over 69,000 acres to date and is about 72% contained. Recently, the crews were able to establish hose lays along the Petty Mountain Loop Road and were able to contain all the spot fires near Hells Canyon.
The Bureau of Land Management is asking for the public’s help when areas with graffiti are spotted. “If you notice graffiti, please RECORD it,” shares BLM Utah. “Use your cell phone or digital camera and take a shot of the related damage. Note your location and if possible, your coordinates.