Legislative Update: HB 217
The 2017 Utah legislature is well underway and local Representatives are hard at work. HB 217, sponsored by Representative Scott Chew, will be on the floor of the House this week and deals with Livestock Harassment.
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UCSO Recognizes 12-Year-Old as Distinguished Citizen of the Year
A young woman with a big heart was the guest of honor at last week’s annual awards banquet for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office.
12U Uintah Baseball Team Enjoys Victory Over Ranked Team
The players of the 12U Uintah Baseball Team are still on cloud 9 after a huge victory during the Presidents’ Day Baseball Tournament in St. George over the weekend.
Don’t Get Scammed During Tax Season
It’s tax season and beware! Scammers turn up the heat this time of year. Scammers are making calls claiming to be IRS agents.
Shed Antler Violators Cited and Charged Hefty Fines
If you didn’t think the Division of Wildlife Resources were serious about the shed antler ban statewide, think again.
Pursuit Ends at Maeser Cemetery
A police chase ending at the Maeser Cemetery on Thursday was brought to a safe conclusion in the early afternoon. Vernal Police were dispatched to a residence regarding a Domestic Violence incident at approximately 8:40am.
Uintah High Government Students Testify for HB 117
A group of Uintah High government students are taking the Hill by storm today as they testify in favor of HB 117 before the Business and Labor Committee.
Coal Production Predicted to Rise in 2017
The Energy Information Administration has positive news for communities built on the coal industry. According to a recent report, production is predicted to increase this year by 3 percent as a result of an ever increasing demand for electricity from coal fired power plants.
Armed Moffat County Man Shot by Law Enforcement
An armed Moffat County man was shot by Sheriff’s deputies after pointing his weapon at them. According to the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement received a report of a man with a gun on Sunday morning in Saguache County.
Fatality in Western Colorado Avalanche
An avalanche in western Colorado caught two men in its grips on Tuesday. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the avalanche occurred in the Flat Tops around 12:15pm.
Ashley Regional Makes List of Top 100 Rural Hospitals
The Top 100 Rural Hospitals in the United States list is out and Ashley Regional Medical Center is on it.
NRA Banquet Back After 2 Year Break
The countdown is on for the upcoming banquet of the Uintah Basin Friends of the NRA. The event has a long history in the Uintah Basin but due to economic downturn this event is the first year back in over 2 years.