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KNEU 1250While rafting may be the last thing on your mind in January, it is a crucial time for those in the rafting industry. The Green and Yampa River lottery for 2018 is now open and the level of success for many depends on the luck of the draw. The lottery allows boaters to compete for a limited amount of permits for the rivers’ high use season.
The Vernal Youth City Council enjoyed a hands on experience attending the Utah State Legislature on Wednesday. Ten Youth City Council members made the trip to the State Capital with Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond and City Manager Quinn Bennion. The morning started by meeting the other Youth City Council groups at the Capital. A mock legislative session was held and then the Vernal group was able to watch Senator Kevin Van Tassell during a committee meeting. Representative Scott Chew and Senator Van Tassell joined the youth for lunch during an event which Governor Gary Herbert spoke at. They finished off the experience with a tour of the State Court House and Supreme Court. “It was a fascinating experience,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “It was great that Senator Van Tassell and Representative Chew were able to meet and talk with them. The youth engaged, had great questions, and learned from the experience.”
A Vernal man known for being community minded has had a full week. Brian Gorum was given a Certificate of Appreciation by the Vernal Chamber Public Relations Committee during the Chamber’s Tuesday luncheon for his work as the Chairman of Santa’s Community Effort, which provides gifts to local children in need every Christmas.
Ronald Winterton announced Friday that he has joined the pool of those running for Utah State Senate District 26. Winterton has served for 10 years as a Duchesne County Commissioner, working closely with Senator Kevin Van Tassell who currently holds the Senate District 26 seat but will not be seeking re-election.
Small changes each month added up in 2017 in terms of unemployment rates in Uintah and Duchesne County. The final data for the year shows that Duchesne County ended the year with a 5.2 percent unemployment rate. That is 2.2 percent lower than the 7.4 percent unemployment recorded one year earlier at the end of 2016.
January 22nd through the 26th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Week 2018, as proclaimed by the Duchesne County Commission. The Commissioners signed the proclamation on Monday in recognition of the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers nationally, statewide and locally.
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy was such a success in the Fall that a spring course is now scheduled. The Sheriff’s Office explains that this program is for residents who want to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement.
The hunt for a Colorado man wanted on multiple felony charges of sexual assault of a child came to an abrupt halt in the Vernal area on January 17th. According to the Greeley Colorado Police Department, Greeley Police were notified on January 5th of a possible case of child pornography
A California man already facing felony drug charges has been caught again during a traffic stop on I-80 in Sweetwater County. 32-year-old Mustafa Askia used an alias name when the vehicle he was traveling in was pulled over on Thursday.
The services offered at TriCounty Health Department are vast and this week’s Give Em’ Health topic is focused on the service of vital records. TriCounty Deputy Registrar Crystal Slaugh explains that vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and sometimes attorneys or legal advisors can request vital records.
By Brian Spencer The Union High School Interact Club has welcomed new leadership and awaits many upcoming service projects and activities. “Our club has grown from 12 members when Nancy West started it 4 years ago to around 60 members this year,” says faculty advisor Carrie Wallace.
Snow arrived just in time to carry on the outdoor annual traditions of Roosevelt’s Winterfest. Coming up this weekend, this year’s event will thankfully have the snow for the cross country skiing and sledding that are among the community’s favorite activities. Cross country skiing was actually the inspiration for the annual event.