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Naples City Turning Vacant Lot Next To Naples Elementary Into Parking
Naples City has a culture of community and family friendly events at the Naples City Park and an announcement this week will be a welcome addition to that area. Construction will turn the vacant lot next to Naples Elementary School into a parking lot.
Most Prized Hunting Permit Application Period Opens Tuesday
Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2027 sportsman permits on Tuesday, October 20th. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 10th at 11pm. Application results will be announced on November 19th.
Man Arrested In Uintah County On Allegation of Rape
A man has been arrested on an allegation of rape and is being held without bail at the Uintah County Jail. A juvenile female was interviewed at the Children’s Justice Center in September and disclosed information leading to the arrest.
High Speed Pursuit And Foot Chase Ends In DUI Arrest
A crash and high speed chase ended in a DUI arrest in Duchesne County last week. The Affidavit of Probable Cause reports that on October 7th, Officers responded to a report that a vehicle struck another vehicle at 700 North 537 East in Roosevelt.
Utah Hit Hard At The Pump; UPA President Offers Insight On Relief
Utah has been hit hardest at the pump and Utah Petroleum Association President Rikki Hrenko-Browning has shared some insight on efforts to bring relief with the ‘Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel' Executive Order signed.
Bingham Research Center Receives Grant Funding For Continued Research
The USU Bingham Research Center distributed their quarterly report last week. Among the news shared was the announcement of grant funding recently received, including a grant of $432,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Remembering Coach Belcher
Uintah High Athletics shared a worthy tribute to Curg Belcher who passed away at the age of 81 on October 1st. "Coach Belcher was a Uintah Ute through and through. A 1963 graduate of UHS, he went on to letter at BYU from 1964 to 1966, playing on the Cougars' first WAC Championship team. He was selected in the 1967 NFL Draft, then came home to Vernal and…
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