Ute Tribal Business Committee Statement on Circuit Court Ruling
The Ute Tribal Business Committee issued a statement following the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Tuesday that confirmed tribal jurisdiction within Myton townsite lands.
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Numbers Up For Duchesne County Fair Livestock Show
Numbers are up for the Duchesne County Fair Livestock show. According to 4-H Extension Coordinator Troy Cooper, there are 315 livestock exhibitors made up of 46 market beef, 117 market lambs, and 170 market hogs.
Raymond Receives Vernal Chamber Public Service Award
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has named Uintah County Commissioner Mark Raymond as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award.
Excellent Deer Archery Expected; New Website Announced
Plenty of bucks are waiting for the lucky hunters with permits for Utah’s general archery buck deer hunt. As the first major hunt of the fall, starting on August 20th, the Division of Wildlife Resources has launched a new website to help hunters prepare for this and future hunts.
DUP Invites International Visitor
Thursday will be a special day for the local Daughters of Utah Pioneers(or DUP) organization. International DUP President Maurine Smith is visiting the Basin and will participate in the rededication of two historical markers in Uintah County.
Repairs Planned for Aggie Blvd
The Uintah Transportation Special Service District has been reviewing bids for repair on a section of Aggie Blvd near the college campuses. According Chairman of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District Duane Shepherd, cracks in the road north of the Aggie bull statue were spotted, indicating water leaking beneath the roadway.
Josie’s Cabin Open House
Josie and her cabin are inseparable in the minds of many Basin-ites, springing up memories of traveling to the end of Cub Creek Road in Dinosaur National Monument. The toughest woman in the wild west, Josie Bassett Morris and her famous homestead will be the focus of an open house event this Saturday.
LEPC Meeting in Duchesne County
Questar Gas took the lead on Tuesday during Duchesne County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee(or LEPC) meeting. On a monthly basis, local county and business leaders meet in training for and collaborating during potential emergencies.
10th Circuit Court Overturns Lower Ruling
Frustration is clear in a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Tuesday which reverses District Judge Bruce Jenkins’ dismissal of the lawsuit that the Ute Tribe had filed against Myton City and even reassigns the jurisdiction dispute to a new judge.
Red Fleet Renovation
Red Fleet State Park will be getting a facelift next year thanks to a grant from the State Parks. According to Park Manager Mike Murray, a 2 million dollar grant will be used for the renovation effort that is scheduled to begin construction next spring.
Ballard Man Attempts to Hit Sheriff Deputy’s Vehicle
A Ballard man was arrested on Friday, August 5th after attempting to hit a law enforcement vehicle with his own vehicle. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a Sheriff’s Deputy was attempting to stop a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Charles Samuel Lee at approximately 10:30pmon August 5th in Ballard.
Roosevelt City Council Update
The Roosevelt City Council and City administration have undertaken a legal review of City ordinances along with the usual work of running the City.