Grand Junction Police on Main Manhunt
Details of the time 34-year-old James Main, Jr. spent in Colorado after fleeing from Utah have been released and Grand Junction Police say it’s amazing no one was injured on their side of the border.
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Kenya Family Grateful for Basin Generosity
Those who contributed during the Koncert for Kenya fundraiser in Vernal this fall can now see the fruits of their generosity. The money donated was used to purchase livestock, gardening boxes and other necessities for a family in Kenya.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputy Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A Uintah County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation for sexual misconduct. According to Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton, the allegations were made on August 27th while the deputy was off duty.
DWR Recommending New Hunts
The Division of Wildlife Resources plan to recommend new big game opportunities in 2017. Biologists plan to include additional management buck deer hunts and mountain goat hunts as well as more chances to hunt deer with muzzleloaders after the general rifle hunt is over.
Business Innovation Summit of Eastern Utah
Business owners have a great opportunity this week with the free Business Innovation Summit of Eastern Utah hosted by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is free and will be held November 3rd from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Uintah Conference Center. Register through the Vernal Area Chamber.
Evan McMullin Makes Stop in Vernal
Presidential candidate Evan McMullin and his running mate Mindy Finn made a stop in the Basin on Friday night. It was a full house in the Vernal City Community Room as supporters, several opposers and many unsure voters gathered to hear McMullin make his case for President of the United States.
Manhunt for Duchesne County Murder Suspect Ends In Colorado
A Duchesne County man at large for two days for murder and kidnapping was captured in Colorado on Sunday. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old James Main, Jr. allegedly abducted two individuals at gunpoint from a home north of Roosevelt on Friday night around 7:00pm.
Vernal Theatre: Live Building Memories; Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Audiences walked away understanding what it means to “bust a gut” during the opening weekend of Tumbleweeds at the Vernal Theatre: Live. The audience involved show is being considered a success with just three shows left this Thursday,Friday and Saturday. In the meantime, plans are already underway for the theatre’s next show, the classic tale of Scrooge’s transformation in A Christmas Carol.
Halloween Safety
Don’t be surprised if over the next few days you see little ghosts and goblins stalking your neighborhood or local stores. With Halloween coming up, local law enforcement is making sure to remind the community to put safety first.
Tumbleweeds Opening Night
Between rehearsals, auditions and community events, Vernal Theatre: Live has become a community hot spot. An energetic cast opens Tumbleweeds tonight, the theatre’s second show, following the success of last month’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
World Trade Center Utah Hosting Business Event with Vernal Chamber
A free event for those interested in growing their business is being held next week at the Uintah Conference Center. World Trade Center Utah and the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Business Innovation Summit of Eastern Utah on Thursday, November 3rd, from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Federal Judge Sides with Environmentalists on Penstemon Lawsuit
The decision made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to not list two common Basin flowers as threatened or endangered is at risk following a federal judge’s ruling this week.