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KNEU 1250The Uintah Recreation District will begin the hunt for a new golf pro at the Dinaland Golf Course this fall. Todd Meyer has served in that position very well since 2007 but has taken a new job opportunity as the Director of Instruction for the PGA at Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas.
The Uintah County Commission approved bids for upgrades to the Uintah County Jail security system during their Monday meeting. Cache Valley Electric out of Logan was the only company to bid on two separate projects.
Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is prepping to host its next local seminar, this time aimed at business planning for hopeful or existing business owners. “If you have ever had the desire to start a business or just expand your existing business, this seminar is for you,” shares Chamber Director Joel Brown.
A Uintah County man being held on 40 charges related to child pornography could face additional charges. According to court documents, a Vernal City Police Detective found that a Vernal resident was sharing and viewing child pornography pictures and videos
Statements were released yesterday by Representative Rob Bishop, Senator Mike Lee and Governor Gary Herbert following the Energy and Natural Resources field hearing on the potential Bears Ears monument designation. “Having been in San Juan County [Thursday], it is more clear than ever to me that the Public Lands Initiative is the will of the people, not a national monument,” says Representative Bishop.
A new option for hunting elk is available in Utah. The Division of Wildlife Resources is getting the word out: Privatelandsonly permits are intended to push elk off private property and back onto public land, thus making hunting on public land better in the future.
Many are calling Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid the voice of reason on hot button topics in the national political arena.
Utah has awarded $3.4 million dollars in grants for workforce development statewide. “It is essential for Utah to build workforce development programs that align with the needs of employers,” says Workforce Director Jon Pierpont. “With these funds we can target specific industries and education programs that directly benefit our labor force and economy.”
Officials are saying that a man’s version of being shot in the torso after offering help to a stranded motorist about 5 miles north of Rifle is not true.
The Vernal Chamber was recognized at the State Chamber Convention held in Logan last week. According to Director Joel Brown, the Vernal Area Chamber won the most innovative event in the state for the Education Summit
Momentum is picking up for this year’s UBIC event. Dozens of people are signing up for competitions and events every day, shares Duchesne County Chamber Director Irene Hansen. The UBIC official kickoff was last Friday with golf and softball tournaments and Saturday was the UBIC Queen pageant. Tonight, activities continue with the baby show, Mr. UBIC competition and more throughout the week.
Summer camping is a must for many locals and visitors to the area. When it comes to leaving campers and property unattended on the mountain, Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reminds folks “to make sure trailers and anything around trailers are well secured. Don’t leave valuables such as generators and firearms on the mountain when returning home.”