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The construction on U.S. Highway 40 in Strawberry Valley from around Daniel Summit to Soldier Creek is progressing nicely. The project includes a new passing lane but for now traffic will shift, though one lane in each direction will be maintained with occasional pilot car operations.
The master trail planning committee in Duchesne County has made great progress in their preparations to improve trails in our community. After receiving great input from the community, they have announced that they will be presenting their 90% draft to Duchesne City on October 21st and Duchesne County Planning and Zoning on November 6th.
The woman arrested for stabbing her boyfriend in Vernal on Monday has been officially charged and is being held in Uintah County Jail on no bail. 21-year-old Meikel Kaylee Cameron has been charged in 8th District Court with 2nd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault.
The Battle at Milk Creek, that took place near Meeker, Colorado between the Utes and the U.S. Army in 1879, is known as the last and longest of the Indian Wars. The conflict itself is heaped with emotion that could be used to spark anger but that isn’t what Milk Creek Battlefield Park is about.
Pandemics may be a common theme in science fiction or dystopian novels but what would happen in the event of a real pandemic or mass outbreak in the Uintah Basin? Well, simply put, TriCounty Health Department and local partners would be in charge of dispensing whatever necessary medication or vaccination to the public.
It has been a long journey for the restoration of Pelican Lake. After putting rotenote into the lake to reset the fishery, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has slowly been introducing new life to its waters.
Deputies with Uintah County Sheriff’s Office have a new look that serves an important purpose. The officers now wear new outer carriers for their bullet-resistant vests. “We understand they may look more ‘tactical’ to some,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “That is not why we chose these carriers nor is it their primary purpose. Their primary purpose is to take some of the weight of the equipment deputies carry off their hips and distribute it to their shoulders to prevent long-term injuries.”
A favorite annual DWR bird watching event is finally here and the DWR says it is also an opportunity to learn about the importance of wildlife management. The sandhill crane viewing event is being held tomorrow, September 28th. From 7 to 9am spotting scopes will be set up at the Jensen Nature Park and at 5pm there will be an auto tour leave from the Uintah County Library to the crane’s roosting grounds at Pelican Lake and the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge.
(CORRECTION: On air, the story below stated that three school board members are in opposition to Proposition 4. That is incorrect. Two board members (Dave Chivers and Scoot Wilkins) and one former board member (Mark Caldwell) have jointly stated their opposition. The story posted below reflects the needed corrections. My apologies for this factual mistake and I appreciate USD Business Administrator Scott Ruppe for the quick correction. Hopefully, I am back in the present year of 2019! – Kristin Forbis, News Director for Evans Family Media)
Upon last report, a bank robber is still at large after robbing a bank in Rifle, Colorado. According to the Rifle Police Department, the robbery took place on Tuesday at approximately 12:26pm at the Bank of Colorado located at 1200 Railroad Avenue in Rifle. The suspect was last seen “walking casually south towards the dispensary via the alley wearing dark colored clothing and a dark ball cap.”
The Yellowstone Canyon Bridge replacement project has been slightly delayed and Ashley National Forest announced Thursday that the work will now take place from September 25th to October 9th. Yellowstone Canyon Road and the ATV trail will be closed at the Bridge Campground on the southwest side of the bridge and on the main road north of the existing bridge.
Uintah Basin Technical College recently made Allred’s Landscaping and Construction the recipient of their Connectivity Award. The award is given to companies and individuals for their “industry connectivity and engagement with students and programs at UBTech.”