Month: December 2020

Uintah County now has confirmed cases of RHDV-2, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, and here is what hunters need to know. “Unfortunately, it is difficult — if not impossible — to control the disease once it's established in the wild,” shares the Division of Wildlife Resources.

Valerie Peck, 40, has been booked into the Uintah County Jail for investigation of aggravated murder and child abuse in connection with the shooting death of her 2-year-old son.

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release concerning a shooting in Uintah County that left a 3-year-old dead and a woman seriously injured on Monday. On December 14th, at 2:25 p.m. sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of Fantasy Canyon in central Uintah County.

A 20-year-old Moffat County man has been charged after crashing his vehicle early Sunday morning while impaired. Dillon Burch was at the wheel of a Dodge Ram at 2:30am traveling on Moffat County Road 31 when the accident occurred. Colorado State Patrol reports that alcohol and speed are both considered contributors to the crash.

TriCounty Health reported Monday that total COVID-19 confirmed positive cases in the tri-county area is 1,946, an increase of 90 since Friday, December 11th. There has been 12 deaths from COVID-19 to date locally and 113 hospitalizations. Total active cases in the tri-county area is 621.

Against the odds, an annual Flaming Gorge fishing contest has received official dates. The 2021 Burbot Bash has set the competition for January 29th through the 31st. There are, of course, necessary changes made due to COVID-19 precautions.

Dinosaur National Monument has changed to their winter hours. The Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Friday through Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both buildings will be closed for the holidays on December 25th and January 1st.

Uintah High, Athlete of the Week: Morningstar Danford (Girls Basketball)