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KNEU 1250Ice fishing season is heating up and cash will line the pockets of those who best master the art of catching burbot on Flaming Gorge this month. An advanced fishing seminar this week offered by the Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsman’s Warehouse will provide tips that will be especially valuable to those registered for upcoming fishing derbies.
Over 500 different minerals are found in Utah, six of the most valuable are highlighted in the most recent newsletter from the state Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. Gilsonite, found and mined exclusively in Uintah County, is among the few that are only found in Utah, making them unique and valuable to the rest of the world.
The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District is helping spread the word to remember pets need some extra consideration during the winter months. While many people believe that dogs and cats are resistant to the cold weather, that’s not quite true.
It’s been a year of growth at the Uintah County Jail as additional state contracts have been taken on. According to Sheriff Vance Norton, it has also been a year of expanding program offerings to inmates.
Senator Kevin Van Tassell announced this week that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term. In a letter to fellow senators he stated, “It has been my honor to serve as the Senator for District 26. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to associate with so many wonderful people, work on different projects and see the Government work on a State Level.
Could it be Denver, Salt Lake City, somewhere in between, or somewhere else altogether? The latest talk from the Department of the Interior is that there is serious consideration to move the headquarters for the BLM out west with Salt Lake City and Denver listed as viable contenders.
The holiday travel season stretches from December 23rd through January 1st and AAA reports this as the highest year-end-travel volume on record. 107.3 million Americans traveled away from home during the holiday season making for the ninth consecutive year of rising year-end holiday travel.
Unemployment rates for Basin counties continue to head in the right direction.
The two weeks of holiday celebrations during this time of year often means extra hours put in by local law enforcement. Thankfully, local agencies report that the days surrounding the Christmas holiday were mild and without tragedy.
Naples City is ringing in 2018 in style and are inviting the entire Basin community to join them. Mayor Dean Baker had been contacted by a group in July about teaming up for a fireworks show and as a result the city hosted fireworks on the 24th of July.
The community rallies every year to help those less fortunate during the Christmas season and this year was no exception. Santa’s Community Effort in the Vernal area was able to provide gifts for 167 families, a total of 481 children, shares effort coordinator Brian Gorum. The Duchesne County Old Fashioned Christmas effort also had great support, providing goods and gifts to over 80 families.
Craig Police Department asked Thursday for the public’s help in locating several wanted individuals. 19-year-old Sofia Monique Espino is wanted for Fraud – Impersonation.