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.
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Mountain View High School Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly stabbing 5 of his classmates at Mountain View High School in Orem on Tuesday. The attack reportedly happened in the locker room where he attacked 5 students with a knife before turning it on himself.
Ute Tribe Continues Campaign Against PLI
While Congressman Rob Bishop’ Public Lands Initiative has large support in the state of Utah, the Ute Tribe is among those in active opposition.
Work Continues on Red Wash Road
Improvements have continued on a major connector road for Uintah County. According to Uintah Transportation Special Service District Board Chairman Duane Shepherd, paving is underway on the Red Wash Road project and, weather permitting, will be complete by the end of the month.
Election Canvassing Confirms Results
Election canvassing on Tuesday confirmed the lead candidates as the winners in two close Uintah School District board races.
Fantastic Year for Uintah Conference Center and Western Park
The Uintah Conference Center and Western Park are experiencing a fantastic year. Facilities Manager Derk Hatch reported to the Uintah County Commission on Monday with statistics for 2016. In the first 11 months of this year, the Uintah Conference Center held 50 conferences that ranged from 40 to over 500 guests.
Officer Laid to Rest
Local law enforcement were among many to mourn the death of a young West Valley City police officer last week. 25-year-old Officer Cody Brotherson was laid to rest on Monday, November 14th.
Uintah High Theatre at Work on Spring Production
How do you top an award winning theatre season? Bring in a flying car! Planning for Uintah High Theatre’s spring production has been in the works for months but things have amped up with casting complete this month and the arrival of the play’s most important prop, the flying car.
Uintah County 2017 Budget Presented
The Uintah County 2017 Preliminary Budget was presented during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday, reflecting a decrease in the General Fund.
Interagency Drug Bust in Sweetwater County
An interagency effort led to multiple drug arrests last week in Rock Springs. A search warrant was conducted and undisclosed amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana were located. 39-year-old Lana Rae Vermillion was arrested for felony Delivery of Methamphetamine and Felony Child Endangerment with Methamphetamine, among other charges.
Record High Voter Turnout
Basin voters turned out in record numbers. According to Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins, Uintah County voter turnout as of Monday was at 90.49 percent.
Public Help Sought in Myton Theft Case
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in a case of theft in Myton. The theft was reported last week when Myton resident Odis Fillingim reported items stolen from his tack shed, including two custom saddles.