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Month: June 2024
DWR: Open Position On Regional Advisory Council In Northeastern Region
The DWR has announced that there is an open position on the Regional Advisory Council for northeastern Utah. Each of the five Regional Advisory Councils across Utah consists of 12 to 15 members, and those members — who are all unpaid volunteers — can serve up to four...
Public Comment Received On Proposed Acquisition Of Lamplighter Property
Community members showed up in force at Vernal City Hall on Wednesday evening to learn about and give input on the options Vernal City is considering in regards to the Lamplighter Inn property. Vernal City Council member Ted Munford led the discussion and shared that...
Tonight: Public Comment Meeting Over Lamplighter Inn Property
Tonight is the night for the public comment meeting hosted by Vernal City as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Lamplighter property, formerly owned by...
Uintah County Commission Consider Employee Benefit Policies
Two policies were considered during the Uintah County Commission meeting regarding county employee benefits. Policy 310 concerned service awards that are given at increments during years of service to Uintah County. Commissioner Horrocks spoke up in opposition to...
Colorado Co-op Announces Purchase Of Renewable Project In Moffat County
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced on Tuesday its purchase of renewable projects in western Colorado. The not-for-profit wholesale power supplier has closed on the purchase of two solar projects. “Axial Basin Solar is a 145-megawatt project in...
Deadline For Public Comments For Wyoming Side Of Flaming Gorge
The deadline to submit public comments on fishing regulations on the Wyoming side of Flaming Gorge is happening next week. The proposed regulations from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are available for review online and are open for input. “The proposed changes...
Uintah Conference Center 2024 Report
The Uintah Conference Center continues to be a hotspot for professional and community events after nearly 10 years in service. Conference Center representative Derrick Jaramillo(Hawd-Ah-Me-Yo) gave a report on Tuesday to the Uintah County Commission, sharing that he...
Repeat DUI Driver Arrested After Passing Out With Vehicle Blocking Roadway
A repeat DUI driver was arrested in Duchesne County on June 1st after being found passed out in a vehicle blocking the middle of the roadway. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 47-year-old Andrew Cuch was awake but not alert when officers arrived and EMTs...
Man Arrested After Choking Victim
A man is facing a charge of felony assault after an incident that took place at the Quality Inn in Uintah County. The Affidavit of Probable Cause shares that officers were called on June 1st to a report of assault. Witnesses reported to officers that 33-year old Jose...