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KNEU 1250It was originally an idea to sell 50 trucks 4 years ago and has become an annual family fun event. Showalter Ford is holding The Big 50 Truck Show, a free event for both vendors and the public. Vendors can come set up a booth and “share their passion for automobiles,” states Showalter Ford in their press release. Families can enjoy numerous activities.
Uintah County Library is having a comic book convention featuring comics from kids and teenagers from the Basin. To help prepare for the convention, comic book making classes are being offered. Two weeks ago the classes focused on helping younger kids start their comics, with over 100 kids attending. Now it’s time to help the teens that are interested.
Let’s hope for some clear skies. 2019 International Dark Sky week is starting on Sunday March 31st. The event was created in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer Barlow. “I want people to be able to see the wonder of the night sky without the effects of light pollution,” states Barlow. “The universe is our view into our past and our vision into the future. … I want to help preserve its wonder.”
A UBTech welder has found success in the world of competitive welding and has an amazing story of work ethic and perseverance. A UBTech press release this week shares the story of Roosevelt’s Jordan Wynn who was a welding student at UBTech back in 2017 when he won gold at the Utah SkillsUSA State Competition and then went on to win the National SkillsUSA bronze. Continuing his pursuit, in January Wynn’s name was announced as one of the top three semi-finalists from the World Trials with a chance to travel to Russia for the World Skills title.
While further details of the investigation have not been released, Vernal PD confirms that the man confronted by a group of teens while “engaged in lewd conduct involving a child” has died. According to Vernal PD, an incident took place on March 20th at 1300 West Main Street. Vernal PD’s investigation determined “that the adult male had been engaging in lewd conduct involving a child, and that he was confronted by several teenagers.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has launched another year of a grant program that could benefit Uintah Basin industry and workforce. According to the DWS announcement on Tuesday, the department has allocated $1 million dollars for grants this year in the Talent Ready Utah program. “The purpose of Talent Ready Utah is to build the state’s workforce, ” shares Tami Pyfer, the Governor’s Office education advisor.
While there have been media reports of possible settlements in the works, the most recent information from the ACLU of Utah on their lawsuit over Daggett County inmate abuse is that the case is being allowed to proceed. A press release from ACLU Utah issued earlier this year states that motions to dismiss the lawsuit were refused by U.S. District Court Judge Dale Kimball allowing the case to proceed to the discovery phase.
How often can it be said that people can serve their community by helping with hot air balloons? Well now you can by volunteering for the Dinah “Soar” Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival. The festival is looking for volunteers to work on crews of the pilots to help get the balloons into the air.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking information on a poaching incident that took place in February in Uintah County. According to the DWR news release, conservation offices were dispatched to a location east of Jensen where two buck pronghorn had been killed and left to waste.
Uintah County is working to amend their employee ‘alcohol and drug free workplace’ policy taking into account the Utah medical marijuana law change. During the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday, amendments to Policy 520 were discussed.
Spring is here and that means that Outlaw Trail Theater is preparing for their summer musical. This year the theater is presenting the musical comedy The Pirates of Penzance which will be directed by an Outlaw Trail newcomer with a nostalgic connection to the show. “I’m so excited to participate with the Outlaw Trail Theater production of The Pirates of Penzance,” shares Jen Curtis, this year’s director.
Duchesne County is ready to work on a trails master plan and is hoping for plenty of input and involvement from Duchesne County residents. UDOT and the County Transportation Special Service District just selected Sunrise Engineering as the consultant to start this process, shares Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde.