The TriCounty Health District COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels remain the same with Uintah County and Duchesne County at the High Transmission Level and Daggett County at the Low Transmission Level. According to Thursday’s press release, Uintah County’s 7-day average percent positivity was 17 percent and there were 145 cases in the past 14 days.
Month: February 2021
‘Yost the Bear’ Joins Uintah High School As New Spirit Animal
Uintah High School’s new spirit animal has finally arrived and the student body had a successful first encounter with him. Uintah School District shared the following on Thursday: This morning the Uintah High Student Council introduced the school's new spirit animal, Yost the Bear.
Utah House Panel Debates Transgender Athlete Bill
There was a bill that was debated at the Utah House panel that is being sponsored by Representative Kera Birkeland. Her district includes the northwestern part of Duchesne County. HB 302, Preserving Sports for Female Students, is a bill that would require public schools to designate athletic activities by sex.
Vernal Innovation Hub Holds Grand Opening; Welcomes Public
The Vernal Innovation Hub held its Grand Opening this week. “It was an amazing event,” shares manager Lori Haslem. “We really enjoyed having so many people come out and visit and tour the facility.” The Innovation Hub evolved from idea to completion despite a downturn in the local economy, shares the Hub’s website.
Driver and His Dog Each Sustain Fatal Injuries in Uintah County Car Accident
It’s believed speed was a contributing factor in a fatal accident that occurred in Uintah County on Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a 59-year-old Uintah County man died after the car he was driving went off the roadway and rolled south of Ballard.
Senator Ron Winterton Looking to Increase Film Incentive Cap
‘Yellowstone’ is a popular television series that has been filming in the Summit County area. The show has provided memorable experiences for locals in their demeanor and treatment of the county, filming in rural areas. They have even spent money to have local talent.
Stone Found Only In Duchesne County Could Become the State Stone
What is the state bird? The Seagull. What is the state flower? Sego Lily. What is the state stone? Utah doesn't have one (though it does have a gemstone). Representative Christine Watkins has decided to draft and sponsor HB 188 in the 2021 Utah Legislature, to make the state stone Honeycomb Calcite, something exclusively unique to the Uintah Basin.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Warns About Toxic Hand Sanitizer
Uintah Basin Healthcare wants the community to know that the FDA has issued a warning for some alcohol based hand sanitizers that were imported from Mexico. These sanitizers were found to have toxic ingredients including methanol. Hand sanitizers are regulated as over-the-counter (non-prescription) drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so they are consistently tested for safety.
Dinosaur National Monument: Watch For Zodiacal Light
Dinosaur National Monument has received the official certification of dark sky, and they have kept the Uintah Basin knowledgeable about what events to look for in the night sky. The most recent event is the Zodiacal Light. This event is also called “false dawn”.
Federal Trade Commission Warns About New Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning people of a new scam that is going around. Scammers are name dropping Apple and Amazon in order to gather information.