State fire restrictions are to be taken seriously and local citations have been given out. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond reports that, as an example, on Saturday alone multiple fires were started and several citations were issued.
Month: July 2017
Proposition for Transportation Funding on 2017 Ballot in Uintah County
Uintah County Commission passed a resolution on Monday that will allow the citizens of Uintah County to vote for or against a local option sales tax for transportation funding.
New Vernal City Manager Assumes Position
The new Vernal City Manager is settling into the position with ease thanks to his years of professional experience and the fact that Vernal already feels like home.
SafeUT Crisis and Tipline Services Offered as Tool for Teens
The Uintah School District is one of many districts throughout the state utilizing a special App aimed at helping teens in crisis. The SafeUT program was developed using funding from the Utah State Legislature collaborating with the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah Office of Attorney General, and the Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition.
Wilson Fire North of Meeker and Deer Gulch Fire South of Meeker
The Wilson Fire located 9 miles north of Meeker had reinforcements show up Monday. A total of 146 people are now assigned to the incident including two Type 1 crews, two Type 2 crews, 5 engines, and a Type 1 and Type 3 helicopter.
Vernal’s 4th of July Parade Keeps Patriotic Focus
As is true every year, the Vernal Chamber’s 4th of July Parade spread patriotism and excitement. The Terra Academy float won the Most Patriotic award. The Bailey Family’s float, A Time to Be Proud, was awarded the Best Flag Display. Dinosaur Expeditions float, Sharing America’s Rivers, won the Little Patriot Award and the Jensen Pumpkin Festival’s float, Life is a Circus, was awarded Most Unique.
Special Royalty Light Up Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo
The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo didn’t disappoint this year with the boots, chaps, and excitement to match. While the competitions thrilled, before it kicked off each night a special king and queen melted hearts.
UBATC Officially Announces Name Change and New Logo
UBATC has a new name and as a result a new abbreviation. The school is among 8 applied technology colleges in the state that implemented new names on July 1st as part of SB238 passed by lawmakers earlier this year.
Moffat County Debuts Mounted Patrol Unit
The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office chose the festivities last week to reveal an exciting new aspect to their crime fighting team. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit marched in the 4th of July Parade enjoyed by many in western Colorado.
Flaming Gorge Event to Feature Fish-Eating Osprey
The annual Flaming Gorge Osprey Watch is a favorite among locals and known as a chance to see more than just osprey. Other birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and American kestrels are frequently spotted at the annual event, shares DWR outreach manager Tonya Kieffer.