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KNEU 1250Uintah County Library has your Friday date night or family night covered with movie nights featuring nostalgic movie favorites from the 80s and 90s. Librarian Marriah Jackson said, "Our first movie was on the Friday before Labor Day, and despite being a busy weekend for families, we were happy to have had a great night.
Tonight is Poker Night at the Elk’s Lodge in Vernal and all the fun will be supporting a very important cause. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and the proceeds from tonight will go to local suicide prevention efforts in coordination with the annual ‘Out of the Darkness’ Walk coming up September 25th at the Colton Pavilion.
Duchesne County School District has a reminder for community members. “[The district’s COVID-19] protocols include a plan that, if positive test case numbers reach a certain threshold, would result in online instruction for a time,” shares the announcement.
It is National Suicide Prevention Week and an upcoming event in Vernal aims to spread awareness and help a local family trying to get back on their feet.
Want to avoid being arrested on a Rifle Municipal Court warrant? Rifle Police Department has shared that the court is offering anyone with an outstanding warrant the opportunity to come handle the case and get rid of the warrant without fear of being arrested.
West Nile Virus is in the news after a northern Utah resident died from the virus. While there has not been a report of West Nile Virus activity in the Uintah Basin yet, health department officials say it is only a matter of time and all should take precautions now.
*Event Cancelled* A magical annual event in Daggett County is around the corner. “We’re hoping to see really good numbers of kokanee in their bright red, spawning colors,”said DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby.
It was a sad day back in April when Naples loveable triceratops mascot was demolished by a DUI driver but there is good news on the horizon. ‘Lanny the Dinosaur’ had greeted travelers on the roadside park near the Naples City Offices for less than a year before the crash saw him hauled off in early April of this year.
TriCounty Health Department is excited for a new school year working with students in the battle against big tobacco. Student leaders from Terra Academy and Manila, Uintah, Union, Altamont, and Tabiona High School were selected to be part of the health department’s youth program after writing essays on what they will do to combat tobacco in their area.
The Vernal Innovation Hub continues to be a place offering locals the tools to succeed in business. “The Hub has been open for nine months and is experiencing great success,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The Hub is a joint venture of Vernal City, Uintah County, Strata and GoUtah to encourage and support small business growth and development.”
The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that due to recent rain storms decreasing the wildfire risk for several areas of Utah, the temporary ban on campfires and recreational target shooting with a firearm on most of its wildlife management areas has been removed.
Congressman Blake Moore has announced that he is a co-sponsor on an Act aimed at providing resources for expectant mothers. “I am honored to be an original cosponsor of Representative Fortenberry’s Care for Her Act,” shared Moore.