Hunting many species of birds in Utah is as simple as buying a game license but for four specific species, a special permit is required. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that anyone hoping to hunt tundra swan, sharp-tailed grouse, greater sage grouse, or sandhill crane this fall, need to get their paperwork in soon.
Month: July 2018
‘Man With A Gun’ on 4th of July in Rock Springs; Public Asked For Any Tips
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to offer any information they may have about a ‘Man with a Gun’ who scared a group of young men on the 4th of July. Deputies were dispatched to the BLM horse corrals in the Rock Springs area after 10pm on the night of July 4th after a man with a gun reportedly pointed his firearm at a group of young men and told them to get on the ground.
Equipment and Manpower Requested as Fire Clean Up Begins; Ways to Help
Do you have the means and desire to help with the cleanup from the Dollar Ridge Fire? Duchesne County’s Community Development Department is assembling a list of providers who have equipment and manpower to assist with the clean up of the properties damaged by the Dollar Ridge Fire.
Briefly Missing 6-Year-Old Found By Medical Helicopter in Duchesne County
A 6-year-old went briefly missing last week in Duchesne County but thankfully was spotted by the crew of a medical helicopter assisting on the search. According to Sgt. Carl Reilley, deputies were dispatched on July 6th on a call of a missing person near the end of Five Mile Road and Gate Canyon Ridge.The caller said he’d been searching for his grandson for 30 minutes but could not find him. Classic Air Medical was put on standby and Sgt. Reilley began working with Deputy Jeff Williams to try and find who it was that had called dispatch in order to get a starting point.
Official Damage Assessment Report on Dollar Ridge Fire; 74 Homes Destroyed
The Damage Assessment Teams provided an official report of the losses from the Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne and Wasatch Counties. Based on their report on the morning of July 9th, the Dollar Ridge Fire has destroyed 74 homes and damaged 6 more. Additionally, it has destroyed or damaged 131 camp trailers, 81 utility trailers, 158 sheds or agricultural buildings, and 25 vehicles.
Local Educator the Face of ‘Our Schools Now’ Gas Tax Proposal for Education
The ‘Our Schools Now’ initiative has had one focus since its formation last year, to work with Utah Legislature to increase education funding. Uintah High School English teacher and current Utah Teacher of the Year Aaryn Birchell is the face of the latest video from the group explaining how a gas tax increase could be the answer to education funding woes.
Fish Eating Osprey a Main Event at Flaming Gorge
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.
Demolition Underway on Old Union High; New School Ready for Fall Opening
It’s the end of an era as demolition is underway on the old Union High School in Roosevelt. While most of the building is coming down, a portion will actually remain in tact and will be utilized as the new district offices. “Most of the work on the new school is done, and a lot of the classroom equipment and supplies have been moved in,” shares the Roosevelt Bulletin.
Commissioners Consider Additional Lighting in High Crime Neighborhood
A high crime neighborhood has caught the attention of the Uintah County Commission after a concerned resident came to them during last week’s Commission meeting with a specific request for more street lights. The neighborhood located on 4000 South and Vernal Avenue has, in the words of a concerned citizen, “a lot of drug traffic” over the last ten years.
Dollar Ridge Fire Reaches 45% Containment
It’s more positive news as firefighters are making progress on the Dollar Ridge Fire. As of last report on Monday night, the fire reached 45 percent containment and the size was estimated at 52,068 acres. The continued effort being made to contain the fire has been monumental with total personnel on the fire at 863 on Wednesday night. Stories continue to spread of the generosity of the community towards the evacuees as well as special stories involving the firefighters themselves.