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KNEU 1250November 30th is National Giving Day, a day that is considered a worldwide celebration of generosity in supporting communities and causes. Hoping to help local students, UBTech has set a goal to raise $30,000 dollars for scholarships and are inviting all who feel inclined to please donate to their cause.
COVID case counts and trends are headed in the right direction in the tricounty area and a change in the Transmission Index reflects that. As of November 24th, TriCounty Health Department reported 8,825 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date and there had been zero new COVID-19 related deaths in the previous 7 days and 14 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Locals who had not yet filled their swan hunting permit are feeling frustrated after the Division of Wildlife Resources announced that Utah’s swan hunting season has closed early for the 3rd year in a row. According to the announcement, the federal quota of 20 trumpeter swans was met on Friday, November 26th, prompting the prohibition of killing any swan in Utah starting November 27th.
Order up! Thankfully there were no injuries after a semi caught fire on I-80 near Green River on Monday causing an unintended Bar-B-Que as thousands of pounds of frozen food were cooked up in the process.
Duchesne County Commissioners have expressed their opposition to the Forest Service’s proposal for the old Stockmore Ranger Station located south of Highway 35.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has announced updated unemployment numbers by county.
UBTech made an exciting announcement this week. Zions Bank is greatly expanding its scholarship commitment to the school. UBTech was grateful for the original commitment of $25,000 dollars but were thrilled when Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson arrived with not only the check for that amount but also four additional checks for a total of $125,000 dollars in scholarship donations.
The 16th Annual Holly Days is happening this Friday in Vernal. Holly Days activities run from 11am to 8pm on November 26th. Residents and visitors are welcome to participate in all of the activities, shows, and events. “Thanks to the many generous community and business donations, Holly Days is free to the public,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
Utah Highway Patrol has a clear message for travelers going into the Thanksgiving holiday. Buckle up! UHP announced this week that new local research reveals a troubling trend, seat belt usage is at a five-year low. As a result, law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working additional shifts to stop and educate drivers and passengers who aren’t buckled properly.
Ashley National Forest is exploring options of what to do with the old Stockmore Ranger Station and surrounding property. The announcement shares that “the Roosevelt/Duchesne Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest proposes to convey portions of the Stockmore administrative site to GSA as excess property.
The Duchesne County Commissioners have submitted a thorough letter to the Council on Environmental Quality urging for reform to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Commissioners stated support for the efforts for NEPA reform under the Trump Administration that was not allowed to go into effect.
A judge has denied a bond reduction for an alleged serial burglar in Moffat County. 24-year-old Skyler Kemp was arrested on October 25th and has been charged with Class 3 Felony Burglary of a Dwelling, among other charges.