A new fire start has been announced on BLM land north of Vernal. According to BLM representative Kelsey Birchell, the Bender Mountain Fire was started on September 2nd and is human caused. As of Monday afternoon the fire had spread to 2500 acres.
Month: September 2018
Ceremony Planned for Reopening of Browns Park Swinging Bridge
The Swinging Bridge at Brown’s Park has finally reopened and a dedication ceremony has been announced for later this month. The bridge closed in 2014 when a tractor, well over the weight limit, tried driving across and was left suspended above the Green River after breaking through. After several years of gathering funding and making plans, reconstruction began in late spring and the bridge was complete in August.
‘Perfect Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament’ Raises Over $13,000
Scholarships make a real difference to locals furthering their education at USU-Uintah Basin and thanks to a successful golf tournament there will be more scholarships to go around. The second annual ‘Perfect Swing for Scholarships’ golf tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29th, at Dinaland Golf Course in Vernal.
New Crosswalks in Roosevelt City for Pedestrians and Drivers to Be Aware Of
A new school year means a surge of pedestrians on sidewalks and crossing roads. Roosevelt City has announced the installation of new crosswalks and the message that in the busy hours before and after school, it is essential that everyone, whether walking or driving, follow safety guidelines at crosswalks.
UDOT Pedestrian Signal Planned for Downtown Vernal
Downtown Vernal will soon be safer for pedestrians. UDOT has announced they will be placing a pedestrian signal downtown on Highway 40 to improve safety. The signal will be placed between 200 East and 250 East on Main Street in the area of the Uintah County building. Uintah County officials petitioned UDOT to place the signal downtown to provide a safe crossing option between the lights on Vernal Avenue and 500 East.
Two Deaths in Separate Accidents on Flaming Gorge
Daggett County Sheriff’s Office has released information on two deaths over the weekend that occurred at Flaming Gorge in separate accidents. According to Sheriff Bailey, search and rescue responded to a rollover ATV accident on County Road 17 early Friday evening, involving three adult males. “Upon arrival deputies were advised that one passenger of a Polaris RZR 4 was trapped inside the vehicle, which had rolled into Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Sheriff’s deputies and search and rescue personnel attempted to extricate the passenger for over 30 minutes.