TriCounty Health Department is encouraging safer practices among the public. According to the announcement, in the past three months the Tri-County area has seen increases in local Sexually Transmitted Infection rates. Chlamydia has increased by 25 percent and Gonorrhea has doubled.
Month: June 2021
DWR Installs Wildlife Guzzlers in Book Cliffs Due to Drought
The Division of Wildlife Resources is taking the drought seriously as they work to mitigate its effects on wildlife. According to a DWR announcement, the Book Cliffs Working Group has been installing more wildlife guzzlers in the Book Cliffs.
Dinosaur National Monument Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Dinosaur National Monument announced that due to current and forecasted weather, along with the hazardous fire potential created by extremely dry conditions, the Monument has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as of Friday, June 25th.
Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Clarifies Stray Animals Policy
Uintah Animal Control and Shelter wants to educate the community and clear up any misinformation after a private citizen stated on social media that the shelter was euthanizing cats and kittens due to lack of space. “This is erroneous information,” shares the Shelter.
UBTech Enters New Scholarship Partnership With FJM
UBTech has entered into a new scholarship partnership with FJ Management (FJM) to bless the lives of local UBTech students. A UBTech press release explains that FJM was formerly known as Flying J, and in Utah is most closely associated with the Maverik gas and convenience store chain.
NO Fireworks Anywhere in Unincorporated Uintah County
No fireworks are allowed in unincorporated Uintah County and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is sharing maps to clarify the boundaries. “With the extreme drought conditions we are facing in Uintah County and around the state, please take a minute to read and know what the firework and other fire restrictions are,” shares the Sheriff’s Office.
Uintah County Remains in High Transmission Index Level (6/24 – 6/30)
The TriCounty area COVID-19 Transmission Index levels have remained the same this week with Uintah County at the High Transmission level, Duchesne County at Moderate level and Daggett County at Low level.
Magnesium Chloride Treatment Planned for Red Cloud Loop Road in Dry Fork
Officials have announced that on Tuesday, June 29th, Uintah County and Ashley National Forest will work together to begin treating the Red Cloud Loop Road in the Dry Fork and Brownie Canyon Area.
Hit, Run, Score Charity Softball Tournament This Weekend
An all night softball tournament going on this weekend unites the fun competition of the sport with the ability to do something good for someone that could really use some extra support. The tournament is taking place at the Ashley Valley Community Park softball fields in Vernal with games starting today at 4pm and the tournament running through the 27th.
Battle Continues on Oil Springs Fire as County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Effective today, June 25th, Rio Blanco County has entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. This comes as little surprise as crews continue the battle with the Oil Springs Fire south of Rangely.