National Geographic has had many interesting shows highlighting places to visit and the family educational show ‘Weird But True’ is one of them. Now on Disney+, the show is quoted as being “an educational series aimed primarily at children and families, which aims to reveal surprising and fascinating information about the world.
Month: July 2020
COVID-19 Viral Activity Shown in Daggett County Sewage
TriCounty Health Department issued a press release on Wednesday evening stating that a sewage study shows COVID-19 viral activity in Daggett County and viral activity has been detected in 3 out of 4 sewage treatment facilities in the TriCounty Health District.
Man Last Seen in Vernal Missing Since July 1st
The BIA Ft. Duchesne Police Department is bringing attention to a local missing person report. Brandon G. Dubois was last seen in Vernal on July 1st. The case is listed with Vernal City Police Department and BIA has shared Mr. Dubois photos on their Facebook page to assist in the search and make the public aware.
Dinosaur National Monument Institutes Ticketed Entry for Quarry Exhibit Hall
Dinosaur National Monument announced Wednesday that they will be instituting a temporary ticketed entry system for access to the Quarry Exhibit Hall starting July 28th.
Roosevelt Aquatic Center Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19
The Roosevelt Aquatic Center is temporarily closed after a staff member received a positive COVID-19 test result. A press release issued on Wednesday shared the following: TriCounty Health Department is conducting an investigation to determine the possible spread of the virus and will contact any members of the public who may have been exposed.
Pioneer Day in Uintah County Includes Boy Scout Breakfast and Naples Fireworks
Pioneer Day celebrates the Mormon settlers that braved the perils of the West to forge a new life and while the traditional parade has been cancelled in Vernal, there are other traditions still happening.
Ute Mascot Supported by Ute Tribe, Appreciated by University of Utah
The landscape of sports and mascot representation is under the microscope and many organizations are following a call for change. Some organizations, however, are not prescribing to the scrutiny. The University of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe are one such example having made it known that their agreement is appreciated on both sides.
Masks Required At Several Local Retail Chain Stores
When shopping locally there is usually a mix of those wearing masks and those not but that may soon change in some local retail locations. Several national chain stores announced in recent days that masks are now required for all entering their U.S. locations with few exceptions.
Moon Lake Road Fire Update
Crews are making progress on the Moon Lake Road Fire that was called in on Sunday, July 19th around 2:15pm. The fire, located north of the Lake Fork bridge along the Moon Lake road on tribal lands, has burned an estimated 261 acres.
Utah Strong Recovery Project Offers Help For COVID-19 Related Stress
Regardless of your perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic it's likely in one way or another it has added stress to your life. The Utah Strong Recovery Project is offering free help for COVID-19 related stress.