DWR Encourages Pheasant Hunting for Basin Locals
The snow is flying and pheasant hunting is heating up. According to DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer, around 400 birds will be released this weekend around the Uintah Basin.
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Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Presents Shrek the Musical, Jr.
“Beauty is in the eye of the ogre” in an exciting theatrical presentation coming to Meeker. The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council sponsors the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group in presenting an annual musical and this year’s presentation will beShrek the Musical, Jr.
Vernal City Council Amends Ordinances
Vernal City Council approved several amendments to the code and policies during Wednesday’s meeting.
Ashley Valley Flood Control Plan Public Meeting Scheduled
A public meeting has been scheduled concerning the Ashley Valley Flood Control project. According to Uintah County Commissioner Bill Stringer, the meeting will present the first report from the engineering company.
Ute Tribe Battle PLI in Washington, D.C.
Members and leaders of the Ute Tribe made multiple stops while in Washington, D.C. this week as they continue their pursuit to stop Congressman Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative.
Camper a Total Loss in Vernal Fire
The pleasant fall weather ran out on Thursday with cold temperatures and the area’s first real snow. Vernal Fire Department responded to a fire early Friday morning after 5:00am possibly started by a space heater.
WANTED: Persons of Interest
WANTED: Persons of Interest Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two persons of interest in multiple burglaries in Uintah County. Tracey Soules and Monty Ellis are both wanted for questioning. If you have any information on their whereabouts or see them, please call Central Dispatch IMMEDIATELY at 789-4222.
Vernal Chamber Awards 2nd Quarter Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded Ben Cluff, CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center, with the 2nd quarter Outstanding Public Service Award. Cluff moved to Vernal in 2013 to assume his post as CEO and in the time since, the hospital has announced $35 million dollars in renovation and expansion.
Vernal Airport Runway Project Funding Agreements
The Uintah County Commission approved signature for a federal grant agreement during Monday’s Commission meeting. Work on the Vernal Regional Airport runway project has already begun.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Set for Dinosaur, Colorado
Citizens in Dinosaur, Colorado passed several measures during the election including one to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in city limits. Measure 3A was passed by a vote of 102 for and 50 against.
Plans for Local Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Plans are underway for a local event in conjunction with the upcoming national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day known as L.E.A.D. The 2017 event is being held nationally on January 9th as a way to show law enforcement officers that citizens appreciate their service and sacrifice.
Holly Days Around the Corner
Decorations for Christmas are going up around the Basin with some of the area’s biggest events of the year just days away. Vernal City crews are working to get the street decorations up early because of the warmer weather, explains council member Bert Clark.