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KNEU 1250Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Duchesne County School District recognized several people for their efforts in helping the District with reopening plans during their first school board meeting for the new academic year. Teachers Ashley Hawkins and Taren Schilowsky were both awarded for their efforts.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE is excited to launch a new season of community theater. “After an incredible summer, we are thrilled to move into Season 5 and all the amazing things coming,” shares Vernal Theatre: LIVE.
The Utah Department of Transportation has provided an update on the Gusher Highway 40 construction project. “Crews finished excavation work in the current work area [last week] and will be building up the new roadway [this week],” shared UDOT.
Vernal Police issued a press release on Sunday sharing that on Friday August 14th, Vernal City Police Officers were called to a home on an unknown problem. Upon arrival Officers found that a Court Order of Protection had been violated and the suspect, identified as 48-year-old John Renwick had fled the scene on foot.
A 72-year-old woman is in custody after she shot her roommate with a handgun Friday afternoon in Jensen. According to a press release from the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the residence in Jensen at approximately 2:25 p.m. on the report of a shooting.
Uintah School District Superintendent Rick Woodford issued an update on back to school plans on Friday. A few points from the letter include the following: Chromebooks will be assigned to all students enrolled in a Uintah School District program, including Uintah Online…
The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo defied the odds this year and held a successful world class rodeo in July while similar events had been cancelled around the country. The Vernal Area Chamber reported last week that the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo attracted World Champion Cowboys and attendees from all over the country.
The Ute Indian Tribe is calling for respect after an offensive incident took place involving the statue of the Moqui Chief. In 2018, the Moqui Chief statue was installed at the Ute Crossing Intersection.
A special American flag being escorted through the continental United States will be passing through the Uintah Basin today and tomorrow. Every year, an organization called the Nation of Patriots pays tribute to America’s Armed Forces – Past, Present, & Fallen – through a united effort known as The Patriot Tour(™).
The Ashley National Forest announced fire restrictions in place beginning August 11th, and continuing until further notice. These restrictions aim to reduce the potential for wildfires and provide for public safety.
The Uintah County Library has held many activities throughout the year, even with COVID-19 rearranging or rescheduling certain events. The library is prepping to have their Uintah County Comic Expo on Friday, September 4th, with two activities already announced.
The scientists at Dinosaur National Monument love what they do and will always be sure the treasures found there are properly named. A few years ago, the sandstone identified from the late Triassic/early Jurassic era was changed from being called the Glen Canyon Sandstone to the Nugget Sandstone.