Last Call on UBOC Auditions
If you’ve been mulling over the opportunity to audition for the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus, the time has come to act. Auditions for the Chorus and Children’s Choir are simple to do and relatively painless.
News
New Economic Development Director
The Uintah County Commission announced this week the appointment of Sylvia Wilkins as the County’s new Economic Development Director. “As a Commission, we took a close look at the options available to us to fill this position,” shared Commissioner Mike McKee.
Ute Tribe Partners with TransWest Express LLC
The Ute Tribe and TransWest Express LLC announced on Wednesday their partnership on plans for the Western electric grid project. According to Wednesday’s press release, TransWest contractors will recruit, train and employ tribal members and the two organizations will coordinate throughout the construction process.
Wasatch County Man Faces Child Rape Charge in Uintah County
A Wasatch County man charged with child rape was in 8th District Court on Tuesday. A warrant for the arrest of 21-year-old Cabit Douglas Nye was issued on August 2nd and Nye was arrested in Duchesne County on August 29th.
Fall Results in Injury on Dinosaur National Monument Fossil Discovery Trail
A woman suffered serious injury from a fall in Dinosaur National Monument on Tuesday afternoon. According to Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson, the 65-year-old visitor tripped while walking on the Fossil Discovery Trail that runs between the exhibit hall down to the visitor’s center.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Heavy rains are taking their toll throughout the Basin and area agencies are asking for your help. Roosevelt city manager Ryan snow says the city is overwhelmed with flooding and volunteers are needed. Anyone who can handle a shovel and fill sandbags are asked to meet at the Roosevelt city maintenance shop at 300 E. 1st S in Roosevelt. Uintah County commissioner Mike Mckee also says volunteers are needed in Lapoint due to flooding. Please bring shovels and meet at the Lapoint fire station.
Flooding Across the Basin; Amazing Volunteer Response
Flooding throughout the Basin has put local agencies, volunteers and support networks in action. National Weather Service reported that the Vernal area had received 1.27 inches of rain by about noon on Thursday and could expect another half an inch in the next 24 hours.
Billsie Enters Not Guilty Plea to Child Abuse Charge
The mother of the 9-year-old girl raped by multiple men last spring pleaded Not Guilty to child abuse in 8th District Court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the 3rd degree Felony Child Abuse charge was filed against 32-year-old Natasha Alissa Billsie on August 23rd for the horrendous event that took place on March 26th.
Former Local Republican Party Chairman Accepts State Party Appointment
A former Uintah County Republican Party Chairman has accepted a position as the new Finance Director for the Utah Republican Party. In addition to her time as the Chairman in Uintah County, Joni Crane was active in local politics and volunteered in many organizations including the Boy Scouts of America.
Vernal Drug Exhibit Opens at Heritage Museum; Open House Today
Those that remember the good ol’ days of stopping into the Vernal Drug to enjoy a root beer float at the soda fountain have the chance to relive that simple joy. The Vernal Drug exhibit is now at the Uintah Heritage Museum and an open house is being held today to celebrate.
Basin Unemployment Slowly Trending Down
Unemployment numbers are slowly trending down in the Uintah Basin. According to this week’s unemployment update through the Department of Workforce Services, Duchesne County shifted from 9 percent to 8.8 percent unemployment.
County Responsible for Defense Costs
Uintah County Commissioners approved with apprehension the funding for indigent attorney services for the defense of one of the men facing charges for raping a 9-year-old Vernal girl on Easter Sunday. 8th District Court appointed Salt Lake attorney Loni F. Deland to represent the defense in the case.