Duchesne County Athlete of the Week; Union Sports Update
The Duchesne County Athlete of the Week is Union High School’s Jon Parker. Jon plays guard on the Union boys basketball team and is Union’s lead scorer.
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Representative Rob Bishop Votes for Stronger Military
The US House of Representatives voted to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act that budgets the resources for essential military improvements. Representative Rob Bishop offered his vote and support saying that the “days of leaving ourmilitary shorthanded and vulnerable are over.
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Signs Byrne JAG Support Letter
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is among nearly 1,000 other organizations to sign a letter in support of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program. Byrne JAG is a federal crime-fighting program that is facing continued funding reductions and the letter emphasizes that these reductions come at a significant cost.
Local Teens Recognized for Artistic Talents
Two local teens have been recognized for their artistic talents.
Detectives Seek to Identify Victims From Flaming Gorge Days in Voyeurism Case
Detectives are asking again for the public’s help to identify individuals who are potential victims in a case of voyeurism that keeps multiplying. 28-year-old Ryan M. Flaten was arrested on November 17th after a GoPro video camera was found in a public restroom in a Maverick Country Store in Lyman, Wyoming.
4 Vehicle Crash in Vernal After Children Run Across Road
A 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.
Notice of Claim Delivered to Uintah Transportation Special Service District*
*Concern was expressed over the use of the word “Filed” in the headline and content of the following story.
“Parker’s Bill”, Resolution SCR4, Passed by Utah State Legislature
A Resolution nicknamed by supporters as “Parker’s Bill” and sponsored by Senator Kevin Van Tassell and Representative Scott Chew was passed in the Utah State Legislature on Wednesday. Officially named SCR4: Concurrent Resolution on Deaths from Opioid-induced Postoperative Respiratory Depression, the Resolution urges further research on the potentially fatal effects of opioid use after surgery.
K9 Helix and Duchesne County K9 Unit to Benefit from Whole Pig Raffle
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office and many in the community were devastated last summer when K9 “Q” passed away from a rare form of cancer. Among the very real grieving that followed, came the question of now what? Purchasing and training a new K9 is extremely expensive and the Sheriff’s Office began to explore their options.
Case Resolved for Final Deputy in Daggett County Jail Scandal
The final case in the Daggett County Jail scandal was resolved this week in Summit County Justice Court. 27-year-old Logan James Walker was scheduled for a jury trial starting Thursday but instead entered a guilty plea to misdemeanor official misconduct, according to a KSL report.
Two Young Teens Escape Captor; Man Charged with Human Trafficking
A Washington man has been charged with Human Trafficking and Sexual Servitude of a Minor after stopping at Little America on I-80 in Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old David Peter Vier was arrested on January 20th after deputies responded to a call of two girls hiding from a man in the restaurant of Little America.
Terra Academy Bingo and Pasta Night; Band Building Arrives on Campus
There’s plenty of excitement on the Terra Academy campus these days. The school’s much anticipated band building arrived in giant pieces this week and assembly will soon get underway. Also highly anticipated, an event fundraiser that will benefit the Choir and Band program among other activities is scheduled for tonight, February 9th, at 5:00 PM.