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KNEU 1250The Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference drew a crowd to the Uintah Conference Center over the weekend for a successful training conference. Over 230 people were in attendance coming from as far as the Spanish Fork area, Rock Springs, and the Rangely District in addition to agencies from all around the Uintah Basin.
The charge of misdemeanor negligent homicide against a Duchesne County Jail nurse was dropped last week in 8th District Court. 50-year-old Jana Clyde was charged in September by the State of Utah Attorney General with Negligent Homicide, a class A Misdemeanor, in the death of Madison Jensen in the Duchesne County Jail on December 1st, 2016.
After significant discussion and debate, the Utah Interagency Fire Team has made the decision to maintain the current five-dispatch center model. This means that the wildfire dispatch center located in Vernal is no longer on the chopping block. Executives from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services met on Thursday to discuss the consolidation efforts and ultimately decided to abandon the plan to consolidate locations. “As we moved through this process, it became clear that there was a great deal of concern and uncertainty among fire managers, partners, and the local communities that we serve,” stated BLM Director Ed Roberson. “From the start of this efficiency and cost management effort, we said clearly that we were prepared to stop and adjust at any time if we could not offer the same level of safety and service to our customers.” When the announcement was made in 2017 that the Vernal and Moab fire centers would be relocated to Richfield, local agencies and officials including the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District formally announced that they did not support the move and pushed to keep the Vernal center in tact.
What’s the latest list of locals gathering signatures for the 2018 election season? Greg Lamb has announced he is gathering signatures to run for Uintah County Attorney, joining incumbent County Attorney Mark Thomas. Also in Uintah County, those gathering signatures include Dan Dilsaver and Bart Haslem for Commission Seat A, Duane Shepherd, Bill Stringer and Troy Slaugh for Commission Seat B, Michael Wilkins for Clerk-Auditor, and Steve Labrum and Leonard Isaacson for Uintah County Sheriff. Each in Uintah County need to gather 329 signatures from registered Republicans. In Duchesne County, those gathering signatures include Luke Stratinger, Travis Tucker, Rick Harrison, and Brandon Adams for Sheriff, JoAnn Evans and Mindi Crowley for Clerk-Auditor, Gregory Todd for Commission Seat A, and Gregory Miles for Commission Seat B. Each in Duchesne County need to gather 186 signatures from registered Republicans. Currently, www.elections.utah.gov shows that the following have gathered at least the required amount of signatures. In Uintah County: Greg Lamb, Mark Thomas, Michael Wilkins, Bart Haslem, Bill Stringer, Leonard Isaacson, and Steve Labrum. In Duchesne County: JoAnn Evans, Mindi Crowley, Gregory Todd, Gregory Miles, Luke Stradinger, and Brandon Adams. Those with enough signatures can be included on the Primary ballot in June. There is still time to gather and submit signatures.
As the application deadline approaches to hunt big game animals in Utah this fall, the DWR wants hunters to know of a website available with all need-to-know information. Hunters must apply by March 1st and the easiest way to do so is at www.wildlife.utah.gov/biggame.
The Vernal City Police Department is getting some love to end this Valentine’s week as they are being recognized by Team Uintah for their support of local schools and students. “Chief Dylan Rooks has been a dedicated supporter of the Uintah School District throughout his long
The Uintah Basin Education Summit has been a huge success the past two years and is coming up for its third year next month. This year’s theme is ‘Grit and Resilience in Education’ with keynote speaker Christian Moore from “WhyTry.” The event received high praise around the state after its successful first year.
It’s not just that they are funny, though they are that. It’s not just that they are charming, though they are that too. The magic in Forever PLAID is the timeless music accompanied by tight harmonies and the four local men in Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s production manage to nail that element with stunning precision.
Many local teachers are known for their commitment in the classroom and attention to students. Principal of Uintah Middle School Christy Nerdin says Bethany Hansen and Jason Pierce are two such teachers that “go beyond the average classroom experience.” Bethany Hansen teaches 8th grade language arts and has implemented a letter exchange between her students and youth in Italy.
The Hospitality Committee in Uintah County has decided it’s time to recognize the faces of customer service in local business with the creation of the Dino “Soar” Service award. The award will be given monthly to someone in the Hospitality Industry that “Soars” above what is normally seen and the first recipient is more than deserving of the recognition.
A team from the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, DCI special agents, and the United States Marshals captured an armed federal fugitive with an extensive history of felony convictions in Rock Springs on Friday.
The Uintah County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner held on Saturday at the Uintah Conference Center provided the opportunity to hear from many local and state leaders. It also provided a platform for an impressive local 5th grader who believes in the right and duty to vote.