Uintah County has bid farewell to one of the county’s narcotics and patrol K-9 officers. “Jax, who recently turned 8-years-old, was recently diagnosed with a medical condition concerning his hips and any further patrol or narcotics training or work could cause him permanent disability,” shares Sheriff Vance Norton.
After a long wait, the Browns Park Swinging Bridge has reopened. Construction on the swinging bridge started last spring. Multiple entities helped to fund the repairs including the state of Colorado and contributions from the BLM, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition, among others.
Aerial photos showing the flooding damage in the Timber Canyon area of Duchesne County are sobering. The Duchesne County Department of Fire and Emergency Management and the Duchesne County Road Department assessed the damage last week with the help of a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter.
The combined efforts of a long list of individuals and sponsors made something amazing happen this weekend, all to benefit Uintah Basin residents who are trying to rebuild since the Dollar Ridge Fire destroyed their homes and property. The two-day Dollar Ridge Fire-Aid Fair kicked off on Friday afternoon with a Radio-thon broadcast on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY and streamed by Channel V6.
Cancer is devastating no matter who it is with the diagnosis but it is especially heartbreaking when the victim is a young child. 2-year-old Boone has an unforgettable smile. He was also recently diagnosed with cancer.
It’s been an awful two months for those affected by the Dollar Ridge Fire and unfortunately, many citizens in that area continue to be affected by the aftermath of the burn scar.
It was a successful summer for the Uintah County Library’s Summer Reading Program. The program wrapped up this month with a long list of readers winning prizes for their efforts. This year the program had 1,114 participants sign up with 154 patrons completing the program.
TriCounty Health Department is doing their part to make sure the school year gets started on the right foot. Health Department officials are taking the time to inspect the schools in this Health District. “We want to look and make sure every kid is safe,” shares TriCounty Health Representative Gary Stewart.
Fall is nearly upon us which means a favorite local tradition is nearly here. Visitors will travel from miles around to attend Kokanee Salmon Day at Sheep Creek. The annual free event is a favorite for locals with around 400 attendees each year.
A local reservoir is being drained as repairs are scheduled for its dam. Steinaker State Park reports that the Steinaker Reservoir water level is at about the 10 percent mark and contractors are almost ready to start pumping water out. The boat ramp is still available to launch from and is expected to last until the water is down to about the 2 or 3 percent mark. There continues to be no limit on any fish species though a valid fishing license is still required. The water level is expected to drop approximately another 15 vertical feet. It is expected the reservoir will be re-filled the Fall of 2019 after the dam modification has been completed. Water officials have stated that the project cost of $17.68 million dollars is less than was originally anticipated.
Photo credit: Steinaker State Park