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KNEU 1250Free Fishing Day is nearly here and northeastern Utah is holding several events to make this as easy as possible on those new to fishing or out of practice. DWR biologist Randy Oplinger says even experienced anglers should mark their calendar for June 10th because early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah and so it’s the best time to bring a friend or family member to try it out while it is free.
The Daggett County Commission reports that the transition of the new Daggett County Sheriff is going well and that Sheriff Erik L. Bailey is working very hard on all aspects of his oversight. Sheriff Bailey was officially sworn in on May 12th and he was immediately charged to have inmates returned to the jail as soon as possible.
It’s never too soon to get excited for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo and this year will have more reminders around town than usual that the rootin’ tootin’ fun is almost here. Last year was the first year the rodeo committee sponsored a Dinah Dino decorating contest between local businesses.
TriCounty Health Department is urging the community to be part of a group of local volunteers that makes a major difference when emergencies strike the Uintah Basin. The Medical Reserve Corp. was founded by President George W. Bush after the 9/11 terror attacks where thousands of volunteers wanted to help but the logistics became a management nightmare.
The Mile Marker 166 Fire in eastern Uintah County is fully contained. The Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center confirmed that crews achieved full containment by the end of last week. According to the state fire information website, GPS mapping of the fire shows that the fire was 2423 acres as opposed to the previously reported 900 acres.
The Selective Service Local Board is seeking board members from the area.
Pageant attendees crowded Uintah High School on Saturday night for the Miss Uintah and Miss Outstanding Teen scholarship contests. After an evening of intense competition Nikki Webb was crowned the new Miss Outstanding Teen 2017.
The drive to Strawberry Reservoir will be worth it for the chance to observe the cutthroat trout as they migrate out of the reservoir and up the Strawberry River to spawn. The river runs past the visitor center at Strawberry and into the fish trap and egg-taking facility operated by the Division of Wildlife Resources operated behind the visitor center.
A child sex solicitation sting performed by a Vernal Police officer has resulted in criminal charges for a man in Florida. According to court documents, Detective Shaun Smith began an undercover investigation on February 17th, 2015 as a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce in which he joined a chat room and began interacting with a subject later identified as Richard Terry.
Plans for repair to the Steinaker Dam won’t take place until 2018. In September of 2014, a crack was observed in the dam. While it has been taken seriously, the Bureau of Reclamation stated from the beginning that the dam was never in danger of failing but that repair work would eventually need to be done.
Progress is being made as crews battle the Mile Marker 166 Fire in eastern Uintah County. According to fire information officer Kelsey Birchell, GPS mapping of the fire shows that it is 2400 acres as opposed to the previously reported 900 acres. Birchell also reports that as of Thursday, the fire was 40 percent contained.
A commercial real estate company is breaking into the Utah market with a major purchase in Uintah County. Regency Properties owns properties in 15 states and recently acquired the Vernal Towne Center which adds 161,695 square feet of property to the company’s portfolio. The Vernal Towne Center was built in 2013 and despite downturn in recent years, the shopping center maintains an over 90 percent occupancy rate.