West Nile Virus is active in the Uintah Basin and residents are urged to take prevention seriously. According to the Utah Department of Health, there are now 9 mosquito pools in the state that have tested positive and two of those are in the TriCounty Health District, one in Duchesne County and one in Uintah County.
Month: August 2018
Daggett County Update
Daggett County’s monthly newsletter aims to inform the public on happenings in the northeastern most corner of the state. Daggett County Commissioners acknowledge the new economic development director, Tabitha Stewart, for her success in receiving a BEAR grant and the high praise she received from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
FBI: Missing Ft. Duchesne Teen Found Safe
A teen that the FBI was actively looking for this week has been found safe. The 17-year-old female had been reported as missing and was last seen on Monday night at her residence by family in Fort Duchesne. The FBI joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the search when she was reported as missing.
USDA Awards TriCounty Health for WIC Breastfeeding Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized TriCounty Health Department for their exceptional WIC program that provides breastfeeding support. Tricounty Health received one of 78 awards given nationwide, four of which were to Utah Health Departments. They received the ‘Gold Loving Support Award of Excellence’ on Wednesday in Salt Lake City at the Utah Department of Health. The award recognizes exemplary WIC peer counselor programs that increase WIC participants who breastfeed. “The lactation support services at TriCounty Health Department are successful due in large part to the passion of our WIC staff to establish a healthy nutrition from birth,” shares WIC Program Director Katie Kissel. “By encouraging education and breastfeeding promotion, we hope that our communities can see the benefits of the lactation support services we offer and continue to utilize the WIC program for all their breastfeeding needs.” Breastfeeding support services provided at TriCounty Health Department are available to the entire public.
Uintah Recreation District Community Center Pool to be Closed
With school coming in less than three weeks, it’s time to admit that summer is winding down and it’s time to fit in all the summer activities you haven’t made time for yet. If taking the kids to the pool at the Uintah Community Center is on that list be sure to make plans to get their soon.
Ashley National Forest Fire Restrictions Officially Lifted
As of today at 12:01am, fire restrictions have been lifted on the Ashley National Forest. “We appreciate everyone’s assistance in being careful with fires during the recent period of high fire danger,” shares ANF Fire Management Officer Joe Flores.
Roosevelt City’s 800 South Project Progressing
Work is progressing on the 800 South project in Roosevelt City. According to Roosevelt City, construction is on schedule and the water and sewer lines are complete. The project stretches from 500 East to State Street on 800 South. The first phase of construction includes the installation of water and sewer lines as well as storm drainage.
Dollar Ridge Fire Flare Up; Officials Tour Flood Damage
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office provided updates this week on the Dollar Ridge Fire and the area affected by flooding. On Tuesday night, the Sheriff’s Office shared that an area of Forest Service land within the perimeter of the Dollar Ridge Fire was actively burning in 50 to 100 acres of timber.
Roosevelt City Police Will Miss Two Retiring K-9s, Buddy and Zena
It’s hard to see a good officer go and it’s apparently no different when it’s a K-9 officer. The Roosevelt City Police Department held a retirement party for K-9 officers Buddy and Zena on Tuesday, an occasion that was bittersweet. Buddy is 11 years old and has been with Roosevelt PD for 6 years.
Vernal City Street Lights on Aggie Blvd and Main Street to Remain, For Now
The light configuration on Aggie Blvd and Main Street in Vernal remains a topic for local officials. Uintah County recently reached an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power to remove a significant number of poles along their portion of the street, shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.