The July 4th weekend is the perfect time of year for fishing mountain lakes in northeastern Utah. The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that water levels should drop by the July 4th weekend and a visit to the backcountry and a cool mountain lake would be the perfect escape from the heat.
Month: June 2017
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Full-Scale Mock Disaster
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office hosted a full scale mock disaster last week at the Duchesne County Fairgrounds. The scenarios centered around the Duchesne County Fair Demolition Derby and the potential emergency situations that could happen.
4-Year-Old Rock Springs Boy Fighting for Life After Motocross Accident
A young Rock Springs boy is fighting for his life after a tragic motocross accident last week. 4-year-old Rhett Stott was seriously injured on June 16th when he was landed on by a motorcycle rider and his bike.
Modern Day Abolitionists Exist in the Basin and Invite Others to Join Cause
The fight to end human trafficking burns in the hearts of many Basin residents. Among them is founder of the Vernal O.U.R. 5K Jill Boyd who is urging locals to join the cause of modern day abolitionists and help the cause of Operation Underground Railroad.
Storm Spotter Training Attracts Newcomers
Every year, National Weather Service hosts storm spotter training in the Basin and newcomers flocked this week for the opportunity to learn. 32 volunteers attended the training in Uintah County taught by National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Pringle.
Collaboration Crosses State Lines on Mack Shaft Fire
While locals were concerned by the potential health risks posed by the burning gilsonite vein from the Mack Shaft Fire in Uintah County earlier this week, the greater concern belonged to those in Colorado.
Juvenile Rolls Vehicle on Highway 40
Thankfully no one was injured in a rollover accident on Highway 40 Sunday morning after a 13-year old White Rocks boy got behind the wheel in Uintah County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Sweets Myore asked her nephew to drive a Ford F150 pickup from Vernal to Fort Duchesne to drop the pickup off at her house.
Sidney Smith: Outstanding Public Service Award Recipient
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce 4th Quarter Outstanding Public Service Award recipient is Sidney Smith. Smith is the general manager of the Holiday Inn Express who has been in Vernal for 5 years now. Smith is known in the community as a para-triathlete and has been featured this year in media as an inspiration.
Give Em’ Health: Immunizations for Upcoming School Year
The upcoming school year may seem like a lifetime away but TriCounty Health is urging parents to stay ahead of the crowd and get child immunizations up to date sooner rather than later. The closer school gets there is a rush to get things done, shares TriCounty Health Nursing Director Nicole Smith.
High Temperatures and Fire Safety
Record heat has hit the west with areas of Nevada hitting 118 degrees and the Basin is feeling the heat as well. The unseasonable high temperatures are due to a strong high pressure over the region, shares National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Pringle.