**UPDATE** Body of 34-year-old missing swimmer has been recovered and officials are still in the process of ensuring all family members have been notified before releasing the identity.
Month: July 2020
Favorable Weather Helps Direct Attack on Allen Fire
Progress is being made on the Allen Fire in Daggett County. Utah Fire Info provided an update on Wednesday evening stating that crews fighting the Allen Fire in Daggett County took advantage of more favorable weather conditions to launch a direct attack on the fire with support from two helicopters.
Fire Restrictions Announced in Western Colorado Counties
Western Colorado is doing what they can to prevent wildfires as dangerous conditions continue. Rio Blanco and Moffat County have both announced that Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect on July 15th for their county.
Update to Highway 40 Construction Near Strawberry Reservoir
Construction on Highway 40 in the Strawberry Valley has seen an installation of wildlife crossing, extension of the Strawberry River box culvert, and roadway reconstruction among other things. The Utah Department of Transportation has resumed construction on Highway 40 between Daniel Summit and milepost 46.
Spend a Friday with Ashley National Forest
Not sure what to do with a free Friday? Ashley National Forest has several events that take place on Fridays going into August. There is a John Wesley Powell and the Green River commemorate tour. Join Ashley National Forest interpretive staff to learn about the scientific explorer’s contributions to the west.
TriCounty Reminds Public: Kindergarteners and 7th Graders Need Immunizations
Plans to reopen schools are forming and so TriCounty Health Department reminds the Uintah Basin that children need to have their immunizations updated. Specifically those that are entering 7th grade and Kindergarten.
Search Underway for Missing Swimmer at Red Fleet Reservoir
A search is underway for a swimmer who did not resurface at Red Fleet Reservoir on Wednesday. According to Utah State Parks spokesman Eugene Swalberg, the incident happened in the mid-afternoon at Red Fleet State Park when a 33-year-old Uintah County man was on a boat with others in the wakeless area of the reservoir.
Uintah School Board Approves 2020-2021 School Year Reopening Plan
The Uintah School District Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan during a public meeting Tuesday night held at the Vernal Middle School auditorium. The Board unanimously approved a motion to approve the framework of the proposed reopening plan with the intent to start the school at 100 percent capacity pending consultation with TriCounty Health in August before the school start date.
Update on Abbot Fire Burning in Indian Canyon
Utah Fire Info released information concerning the Abbott Fire in Duchesne County. The fire got its name from Abbott Dugway, the location where firefighters had to drive to be able to reach the fire.
Allen Fire Burning in Uintah County
Crews continue to battle a fire reported 30 miles northeast of Vernal in Daggett County. The Allen Fire was reported on Monday evening near the Utah-Colorado state line and was originally being called the Allen Draw Fire.