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KNEU 1250A four vehicle crash on 500 North in Vernal could have been much worse on Wednesday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a pileup occured when two young girls darted into traffic. The accident took place around 5:00pm near 900 West as the girls crossed north across 500 North after leaving the park.
The Uintah Basin Christian Academy Eagles of the Month are Kenna Bowden and Gwen Denniston. Kenna Bowden is a kindergarten student in Miss Shelley’s class. “[Kenna] is considerate of others and is a friend to all,” shares Miss Shelley. “Kenna is always willing to help out in anyway she can. She is on time everyday and ready to learn [and] takes her time and does her best on all her school work.” Congratulations Kenna Bowden, Uintah Basin Christian Academy Eagle of the Month! Gwen Denniston is a 6th grade student who strives for excellence and is a friend to all. Middle School teacher Mrs. McCrite says Gwen is respectful to the teachers and staff and always greets everyone with a high five. She works hard on every project that she is given and loves math. Congratulations Gwen Denniston, Uintah Basin Christian Academy Eagle of the Month! Kenna Bowden Gwen Denniston
Whether it’s the stomach bug or a variation of the flu, many Basin families have taken their turn staying home with a winter illness. With cases of influenza on the rise, families have been urged to take precautions seriously by the Utah Department of Health urging healthy practices and getting a flu shot.
Scouts in the Vernal area of the High Uintah District are gearing up for their annual Klondike Derby with a few changes from the usual event. The annual event has typically been held at the James Bacon Memorial Park but thanks to last year’s heavy winter snow, the venue is not an option for this year’s Klondike.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released their final report of investigation on the fatal accident that occured on August 3rd in the Deserado Mine in Rangely, Colorado that resulted in the death of a Vernal man. The tragic accident took the life of 32-year-old Jason Stevens who was found under a two-ton trough at the mine production facility. The MSHA report concludes that “the accident occurred because the mine operator did not ensure that the water box being dismantled was securely blocked against motion during the process.”
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to keep an eye out for a stolen pickup truck and the person responsible. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was stolen from a gas station in Fruitland early Tuesday morning. The truck is a silver 1998 Dodge with a white camper shell. It was taken around 2:30am from the Big G Store. The stolen vehicle’s license plate is X289XG. The suspect’s vehicle was also identified on store surveillance video, shares the Sheriff’s Office. The suspect’s vehicle is a white 4-door Ford pickup truck with a tarp covering something in the truck bed. Both vehicles left the parking lot traveling west on Highway 40. Anyone with tips or information are asked to call 435-738-2015.
A good group of community members invested in local trail planning attended the Uintah County Trails Master Plan meeting at USU in Vernal on Tuesday night. Around 50 people attended, mostly interested in an update on planning and when the Master Plan will be done. The Master Plan will be complete in May, explained project engineer Aaron Averett, and public comment continues to be accepted online with a link through the Uintah County Trails Master Plan Facebook page. The link leads to fourteen proposed projects, outlined with a clear map and description of each one along with an easy to use comment box. “We’ll be accepting comments through that link for another month,” explains Averett. As those involved put the finishing touches on the plan, Averett is prepping to get started on the Daggett County Trails Master Plan in the coming months, which he says will be complimentary to the progress being made in Uintah County. http://sunrise-eng.maps.arcgis.com/apps/CrowdsourcePolling/index.html?appid=e4ee72aa240f46e891de9b14f530ec26
It’s time again to spread some Valentine’s Day love to local seniors with homemade cards through the ‘Cards for Kids @ Heart’ project. The project was organized by KLCY’s morning show host Amy Richards in loving memory of her Grandma several years ago.
On the heels of Abraham Lincoln’s actual birthday, the Uintah County Lincoln Day Dinner is being held this Saturday. The event begins with an opportunity to meet the candidates running for Uintah County offices up for election this year as well as those running for Senate District 26.
At 27-years-old, Nashelle Jackson wears many hats, often several at the same time. The titles of devoted mother, wife, and piano teacher began to share time two years ago with new titles like owner and operator of Vernal Theatre: LIVE as well as producer, director, and the occasional on stage role ranging from leading lady to townsperson.
A service utilized by many local families that was discontinued last year will be renewing service as soon as this spring. According to TriCounty Health Care Coordinator Kristin Young, previous clinics of the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) was a contract the health department used to have with specialists from the University of Utah hospital that gave Basin families a chance to get needed services without traveling to Salt Lake City.
The beautiful weather made for a fantastic day of ice fishing on Saturday for the 2018 Steinaker Ice Fishing Tournament. Nick Smith was the winner of the adult competition followed by Chad Boren and Ron Morgas. Daysen Rinder was the winner of the youth competition followed by Taylor Blodgett and Liam Merrel. There were 94 participants in the tournament this year with everyone going home with prizes, shares Steinaker State Park Assistant Manager Josh Hansen.