Firefighters continue to work on the Boone Draw Fire 50 miles West of Craig. According to the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit, the Boone Draw Fire is over 6,000 acres and is burning on BLM and private land in pinyon-juniper, grass, and some sage in the southwestern portion of the fire. At last report, the fire was at 5 percent contained.
Month: September 2018
DEQ Reports Smoke from Pole Creek Fire Filling Uintah Basin
The smoke in the Uintah Basin can be seen and its adverse effects on health can be felt. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has provided multiple reports and warnings that “Unhealthy” levels of smoke are moving from the Pole Creek Fire in Spanish Fork Canyon and heading straight for the Uintah Basin.
Uintah Basin Students Taking Advantage of CTE Pathways Programs
Uintah Basin high school students are taking advantage of the CTE Pathways program at a greater rate than their peers on a state level. State statistics show that 80 percent of Uintah Basin high school students were defined as “concentrators” in a Career and Technical Education Pathway course while statewide that number is at 56 percent.
Fishing Changes Proposed for 2019 and 2020
Numerous recommendations are being proposed for the 2019 and 2020 fishing seasons and anglers are invited to share their thoughts on the proposals.
Mountain Biking Competition Provides Major Economic Benefits to Economy
This weekend’s mountain biking competition at Buckskin Hills in Uintah County will benefit more than just the high school kids taking part. The event, which brings approximately a thousand athletes and their supporters, also provides a real boost to the local economy.
DWR Hosting Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
The Uintah Basin is home to a unique looking bird with a memorable set of pipes. The sandhill crane is one of the largest migratory birds in the world, standing four feet tall with a gray body and red crown. Perhaps most memorable about this unique bird is its loud rattling call that can literally be heard up to 2.5 miles away.
New Child Abuse Charges for Man Convicted of Child Abuse in Duchesne County
The allegations of child abuse against a man now living in Salt Lake County are chilling and all the more so when you learn he has already been convicted on serious child abuse charges, including in the Uintah Basin. According to a Good 4 Utah report, Kade Abegglen was arrested last week when his almost 1-year-old son was brought to Primary Children’s Hospital with optical issues as a result of severe head injuries.
Vernal PD Issues Release on Early Morning Stabbing at Vernal City Residence
Vernal City Police have confirmed that a stabbing took place at a Vernal City residence near Ashley Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of September 13th. According to a press release from Vernal PD, officers found that three people had been assaulted and received injuries and at least one person had been stabbed by an unknown assailant.
Kokanee Salmon: A Sight Worth the Effort to See
People have been making the trip to Daggett County this month to catch a first hand peek at the salmon as they spawn. For those new to the experience, you are in luck. An annual free viewing event is being held this weekend.
Bear Trap Fire Shows Signs of Fire Activity
Smoke has been visible above the Bear Trap Fire this week. According to BIA Forestry and Fire, the current hot and dry weather patterns are to blame for the increased signs of fire activity and smoke visible from the Bear Trap Fire.