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KNEU 1250An 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.
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.
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
The Dead Dog Fire in western Colorado is estimated at over 17,700 acres as of Wednesday morning and is 10 percent contained. On Tuesday, the fire was most active on the eastern portion with air resources working to assist ground crews to limit growth and were effective at protecting critical infrastructure.
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.
Despite raging winds, no additional fire growth occurred this week on the Maeser Highway Fire. As of Monday, the fire was 90 percent contained and full containment was expected on Tuesday. Conditions in the fire area were reported to be very difficult due to wind gusts sometimes in excess of 40 miles per hour.
4H youth were all smiles over the weekend following the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show judged by Craig Beckmier. Grand Champion goat was awarded to Kraesin Horrocks and Reserve Champion goat was awarded to Kynlie Horrocks, both of Lapoint.
Winds in excess of 70 miles per hour pushed the Dead Dog Fire, that started 10 miles north of Rangely, to over 5000 acres on Monday. The fire had evacuated the town of Blue Mountain as well as the Deserado Mine and train loading area but both evacuation orders were lifted Monday night.
Leaders in the west are pleased by the initial report from Secretary Zinke on the Review of Designations Under the Antiquities Act. Zinke specifically addresses Obama’s designation of 1.5 million acres of land as Bear Ears National Monument in the final weeks of his time in office.
Six months ago the call was sounded: get prepared for spring flooding! Emergency management leaders throughout the Basin distributed information and local stores stocked sandbags and other resources to help citizens get prepared to protect their property. Spring came and sporadic weather kept the mountain snow from all melting at once.