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KNEU 1250A local business was one of only four businesses in the state to be awarded at the 43rd annual Golden Key Awards held in October. Liquid Nutra Group, located in Naples, won the Small Employer of the Year award for making it a priority to hire individuals with disabilities and help them build autonomy and develop skills.
One of Roosevelt’s most successful events of the year is all about kicking off the holiday season right! The annual Holly Fair was held in 6 amazing locations throughout Roosevelt over the weekend with record crowds, shares Duchesne County Chamber Director Irene Hansen. In addition to the Holly Fair locations, Dr. Ogden hosted Santa for pictures and wagon rides at his office to add to the festivities.
A local young man will be deeply missed after a tragic accident claimed his life on Saturday. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, 15-year-old Conner Wall of Jensen died as a result of injuries sustained in a one vehicle rollover on November 4th.
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Priscilla Oaks, nominated by Mrs. Plant. The Team Uintah recognition of the week is Dr. Wright and Wright Orthodontics.
An investigation is in the public eye after a video of an arrest by Rifle Police Department was posted to social media. According to Rifle Police Department, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call early Friday morning which resulted in the use of force to make the arrest. “The officer involved followed department policy and immediately reported the incident to his supervisor,” shares Rifle PD.
The battle against cancer hasn’t taken the smile from a spunky Basin girl. 4-year-old Jade Cooper, daughter of Joe and Kayla Cooper, is battling type B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and friends and family are doing all they can to show love and support for the Cooper family.
The deadline is approaching to apply for Utah’s most prized big game hunting permits for the 2018 season. DWR wildlife license coordinator Lindy Varney explains that only Utah residents can apply for sportsman permits which is why they are so highly sought.
Musicians swarmed the Vernal Middle School facilities on Saturday for a day long practice of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus as the organization prepares for another epic Christmas concert event.
An audit of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District released on Wednesday by the Office of the State Auditor calls to task multiple individuals and entities including the previous and current transportation board, the previous and current board chairman, Uintah County, and the current District Executive Director. Recommendations made by the State Auditor’s Office emphasized the need for the District board to comply with the law and update policies and procedures.
Eight weeks of classes have paid off and judging by their smiles, the graduates of the first Duchesne County Citizens Academy found the course well worth their while. Eight cadets graduated from the course this week including JoAnn Evans, Ryan Bastian, Angel McRae, Jenelle Thomas, Michael Caton, Cesar Onton, Jeff Evans, and Juli Serawop.
The Uintah Basin is the next stop for Governor Gary Herbert’s 25K Jobs Initiative. The launch tour is scheduled to make a stop in Uintah County and Daggett County next Wednesday. The tour is aimed at bringing business leaders, community members, government officials and resource partners together in an effort to strengthen economies, create jobs and support local businesses in rural areas of Utah. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox and World Trade Center Utah CEO Derek Miller will be in attendance as they seek to accomplish Governor Herbert’s goal of creating 25,000 jobs in rural communities in the next four years. The first stop on Wednesday, November 8th, is at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal from noon to 2pm. The tour then heads north to hit Daggett County for a tour stop at Manila Elementary from 4pm to 6pm.
The 2017 Trees for Charity event is coming up and while the tree spots filled up quickly, there is still the chance to apply for silent auction spots during the event. According to Trees for Charity Committee Chairman Josh Harbison, 40 different charities will be represented by 40 different trees and while they have received several applications for silent auction items, they would love to see more.