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KNEU 1250A Uintah County man is facing felony burglary charges for an incident that took place on Christmas Eve. 36-year-old Lorenzo M. Florez is charged with misdemeanor charges of Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, and Impersonation of an Officer, as well as 3rd Degree Felony Attempted Burglary.
A fatal head on collision occurred Monday evening when a driver drifted into oncoming traffic at about 6:30pm at 895 West Highway 40 in Vernal, shutting down both directions of traffic as emergency personnel handled the scene.
After a holiday break, Team Uintah is back to recognizing those who go the extra mile to support local schools. This week Team Uintah is honoring Senator Kevin Van Tassell and Representative Scott Chew as strong supporters of the Uintah School District.
Union’s Girls Basketball team took on the Juab Wasps on Friday, January 5th. The Cougars had a 9 point lead at halftime with a score of Union 28 – Juab 19.
The rescue of a group of cavers this week in northern Uintah County provides the opportunity to review safe practices when adventuring outdoors. The incident involved a 24-year-old California man who was seriously injured when he fell approximately 50 feet while exploring inside the Little Brushcreek cave system on Sunday evening.
The Uintah County Commission approved the County fee schedule during their Monday meeting. Among the discussion was a new uniform rate for cemetery lots in Uintah County.
Duchesne County athletes enjoyed a thrill last week of epic proportions. On, Wednesday, January 3rd, the Altamont Longhorn Girls and Boys Basketball teams traveled to the Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, to play Intermountain Christian School.
Nighttime caving proved to be a dangerous pursuit for a group of adventurers who went climbing inside the Little Brushcreek cave system in north Uintah County on Sunday evening. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a 24-year-old California man was seriously injured when he fell approximately 50 feet while exploring the caves.
A fatal two vehicle accident in Vernal at about 850 West Highway 40 shut down both directions of traffic as emergency personnel handled the scene. The crash took place Monday evening. Law enforcement has confirmed there is at least one fatality.
The environmental process continues on the project proposed to extend Seep Ridge Road south to I-70 in Grand County. The NEPA process began in the fall to study the potential consequences of the proposed project to ensure that any decisions made are environmentally sound.
A Uintah County woman is facing drug and distribution charges after an incident in which police responded to a call to the Vernal McDonalds parking lot. 51-year-old Gertrude Marie Holland has been charged with one count of driving with a controlled substance in the body, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver.
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce gave their annual report during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday. The Chamber estimates their total value to the community is over $504,000 dollars.