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KNEU 1250A Uintah County Jail nurse has been charged for illegally distributing prescription drugs in the jail. 57-year-old Helen Marie Bemis has been charged with one count of Misdemeanor Unlawful Conduct of Pharmacy Practices and one count of Misdemeanor Possession of a Prescription Drug for any Unlawful Purpose.
After a successful first round earlier this year, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is gearing up for a second session. The first round of graduates finished in March. The 12 week course was put together for average citizens to get a hands on law enforcement education to provide a better perspective on law enforcement as a profession.
Roosevelt City has outlined their plan for road maintenance and improvement over the next year. Crews will get underway next month lane leveling and chip sealing roads throughout the City. The five-year budget plans to spend about $300,000 dollars per year on street improvements.
A Rock Springs man is going to trial over a range of domestic violence offenses. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Allen James Hendrickson was arrested on June 2nd on a warrant charging him with Strangulation of a Household Member, two counts of Domestic Battery, two counts of False Imprisonment, and Unlawful Contact Without Bodily Injury.
A change is on its way for the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College. Along with the other technical colleges in the state, the school will undergo a name change and starting July 1st will be known as the Uintah Basin Technical College.
The Dead Dog Fire in western Colorado is slowly gaining containment. An update on Thursday reports that the fire is 60 percent contained and remains at 17,731 acres in size. 88.4 percent of the Dead Dog Fire is on BLM lands, 7.2 percent is on private lands in Rio Blanco County, 3.2 percent is on state lands, and 1.2 percent is on private lands in Moffat County.
The victims in a double shooting on June 8th remain in serious condition, one of which is waiting for reconstructive surgery. Details from the shooting are available in court documents that indicate when deputies arrived on the scene the shooter, Jayson Dean, was laying face down in the roadway surrounded by people who came to assist after hearing shots fired.
Heat related deaths and illness are preventable and TriCounty Health is urging the community to make safety a top priority this summer. According to TriCounty Health Director Jordan Mathis, drinking water is crucial during the summer heat.
An agreement has been reached on a bill from 2016 associated with the Vernal Airport project. Last summer the FAA put a temporary halt on the airport runway project when it was learned that wetland mitigation requirements were not fully complete.
The search for three missing Vernal men continues with law enforcement pursuing all leads and angles. 29-year-old Jacob Douglas Tilt, 33-year-old Robert Alan Spoon, and 33-year-old Jason Ralph Tilt were reported missing on Friday, May 26th after having last been seen Monday evening, May 22nd.
It doesn’t take long for newcomers to the area to hear the name of Josie Morris and tales of her life at the cabin. In fact, Josie’s cabin is a favorite spot for a picnic, hike or adventure, especially during the summer time. If you have yet to experience the magic of Josie’s cabin or if your family is ready for another visit, plan to attend the Josie’s Cabin open house this Saturday, June 17th, between 10am and 2pm
A Roosevelt event in its 5th year is expected to draw in a crowd on the 4th of July. The annual Red Mud Run started in 2013 and has grown in popularity each year since. “This is a really fun event even to just come and watch,” shares Roosevelt City Manager Ryan Snow. “We get people attending from all over the state.