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KNEU 1250Thousands have stepped foot through the doors of the Uintah Conference Center since its opening. While everything is in place for successful events, the County is working to better utilize the state of the art sound and lighting system.
The local Division of Wildlife Resources is up to something fishy, in a good way! Plans announced early this year for urban fishing ponds in Maeser continue to progress. According to Aaron Averett of Sunrise Engineering, it’s possible the permit from the Army Corps of Engineers will be issued in January, in which case construction could begin in July or August.
As families clean out the old to make room for the new, donations are being accepted at the Uintah County Library. “A lot of people think about donating books and movies to the Library this time of year,” shares Library Director Sam Passey.
Several items were approved or considered during the November Roosevelt City Council meeting. The contract with the City Attorney was renewed. The contract is with Charles Grant and Stephen Foote who have served as City Attorney since 2012.
Diners enjoying a stop at the Taco Bell restaurant in Craig on Monday night had their dinner from over the border interrupted as the restaurant filled with smoke.
The Utah Unemployment Insurance Division announced the 2017 tax rates for Utah employers on Tuesday and thankfully Utah’s steady economy is holding strong. In 2017, 75.8 % of Utah’s established employers will qualify for the minimum contribution rate of 0.2 percent or $66 dollars per employee per year.
The preliminary findings of an engineering study focused on Uintah County flood control into the future were presented at a public meeting last night at Western Park. The engineers reviewed a plan developed in 2008 and stated that the information supports using established canals as the most economic solution in handling future flood control.
What’s happening off the mat is taking the spotlight tonight at the home opener for Ute Wrestling. The team is honoring fallen Utah officers in a meaningful way by not only holding a special ceremony before the dual tonight, but by wearing the names of fallen Utah officers on their jerseys that will stay on all season long.
The State Board of Canvassers officially certified election results on Monday at the State Capital. The final result showed that in Duchesne County a total of 5,508 residents voted for the Trump/Pence ticket compared to 500 for the Clinton/Kaine ticket. In Uintah County, 9,810 residents voted for Trump/Pence compared to 995 that voted for Clinton/Kaine.
Exciting things are happening at the Roosevelt City Fire Department. After a long wait, the new fire truck is expected to arrive in Roosevelt City this week. Roosevelt City was awarded a $430,000 dollar grant last year from the CIB to be added to the City’s $100,000 dollars reserved for the new fire truck.
Paying off a library fine can come with the bonus of helping locals in need as Food for Fines at the Uintah County Library is now underway. Every year during the holidays, the library accepts canned goods in lieu of fines that will then be donated to the Ashley Valley Food Pantry.
A slowed economy has not dulled charitable giving in the Uintah Basin as evidenced by two holiday fundraising events. The Trees for Charity auction gala was held Monday night at the Uintah Conference Center, raising over $220,000 dollars for local causes.