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KNEU 1250The local economy is showing some signs of life as 2017 wraps up. According to the Baker Hughes rig count data, there are currently 12 rigs operating in the state of Utah and most of those reside in the Uintah Basin.
Forgotten Carols opened Tuesday night at Vernal Theatre: LIVE delivering a high dose of Christmas warmth sprinkled with laughs and plenty of impressive talent. The main cast is small with 6 leads, some playing multiple characters, and the production is backed up by a 17-person choir
The awarding of additional inmate contracts at the Uintah County Jail is bringing new revenue to Uintah County. Within the next 30 days, shares Sheriff Vance Norton, the number of state prisoners is expected to reach the contracted amount of 125.
Uintah School District’s Students of the Month were honored at the December 13th school board meeting. All 11 campuses in the district were represented during the special presentation.
Representative Rob Bishop is excited about the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved by the House of Representatives. “Passage of this bill will mean great savings for America’s middle class families,” shares Rep. Bishop.
Team Uintah continues to spread the love and their thanks for those that go the extra mile to support local education. This week, the spotlight is on Utah State University-Uintah Basin as an organization that provides “secondary students with the opportunity to gain credits toward a college degree while they are still in high school.
The trial for three men charged with raping a Uintah County girl in 2016 has been moved to Salt Lake County in 3rd District Court. The trial of Jerry Flatlip, Randall Flatlip, and Larson Rondeau began in Summit County on December 12th but was declared a mistrial by the end of the day for failure to seat a jury.
While flu activity has been minimal so far this season, health officials are still encouraging preventative measures. TriCounty health locations offer flu vaccines including those that are egg free for those with allergies and high dose for those over 50 years old.
A Craig man is wanted on a bond violation and the public is asked to keep their eye out. 20-year-old Nicholas James Johnson is listed as wanted for Violation of Bond – Obstructing Police.
Roosevelt Rocks! And the city has the actual rocks to prove it! About a year ago, Roosevelt citizen Sheri Poulson, inspired by painted rocks she had seen in Texas, decided to start a rock painting and hiding group in the Roosevelt area.
The Roosevelt Junior High School hosted a career fair in Roosevelt on Tuesday, December 12th. This fair included students from Altamont Junior High School and Roosevelt Junior High School. 624 students comprised of 7th and 8th graders took the opportunity to investigate potential careers.
The weather is cooperating nicely for the Hancock Cove Sewer project with plans to continue work as much as possible through the winter. In the recent weeks, Condie Construction Company has placed over 1,100 feet of pipe and 4 manholes. The crews have also moved forward digging test holes along the pipeline alignment to stay prepared for the conditions.