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KNEU 1250The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is being recognized this week by Team Uintah for their support of public schools. “Whenever there is a need in one of our schools, the Chamber and its leaders will find a way to help,” shares Team Uintah. “Chamber representatives are an incredible resource for the district’s new employees, showing them the amazing things this great community has to offer.”
The Uintah County Commission agenda included an Ordinance during Monday’s Commission meeting that will help pave the way for an upgrader in Uintah County. The Ordinance amends a use in the I-2 Industrial Zone, changing oil refineries from a Conditional Use to a Permitted Use.
Former UHP trooper Rex Olsen was sentenced last week in 8th District Court for starting the Maeser Highway Fire last June. Olsen was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Uintah County Jail and will be placed on probation for 36 months.
The Utah State Republican Convention was held on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Senate District 26 race came down to the two Uintah Basin candidates, Ron Winterton and Brian Gorum with Gorum taking the majority in the final vote.
Two students of Moffat County High School were foiled in their plans to perform a school shooting on Friday, April 20th, on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. On Wednesday, April 18th, the Principal of Moffat County High School learned of the shooting plans through an email which set in motion the school district’s safety plan.
The campus and staff of Utah State University-Uintah Basin is always improving and reaching new heights. In the world of regional campuses, USU-Uintah Basin is considered among the very best and that has at least something to do with their teaching staff’s professional work.
Roosevelt Police Department has seen a dramatic increase in teen sexting incidents and are urging parents to get educated and talk to their teens. “While this may not seem to be a serious concern for police,” shares Chief Rick Harrison, “we have found that a perhaps unintended result is the ‘bullying’ effect it has on some participants.
Troy Ostler of Civco Engineering recently made a presentation to the Vernal City Council of a UDOT funded storm drainage study. The study explores how flooding in Vernal can be mitigated during summer months when the irrigation water
Cosplay as a hobby is growing in popularity across the nation and the Uintah Basin has its own group always welcoming newcomers. Stephen and Sabrina Moon enjoy Cosplay as a family and socially with their friends. When it comes to sharing Cosplay with others they are out to show anyone who is interested that Cosplay may look like an expensive hobby but that doesn’t have to be the case.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced on Wednesday that the Steinaker Dam modification project has been awarded to Weeminuche Construction Authority of Towaoc, Colorado, which is owned by the Ute Mountain Tribe. As a water source for Vernal and Jensen, operations have been restricted at Steinaker dam since 2014 when a slope failure was observed.
Uintah coaches have secured extra help to work with the girls basketball team this summer. Coach Kristy Putnam shares that Ashlee Trebilcock will be coming to teach at a 2-day camp on May 30th and 31st at the high school. Playing for Ohio State, Trebilcock has won four Big Ten Conference Championships, two Big Ten Tournament Championships and four NCAA tournament appearances including a trip to the Sweet 16.
Construction on the new Women’s Center at Ashley Regional Medical Center has made great progress. The hospital announced the Grand Opening and Open House will be held May 9th from 1 to 3pm.