Utah is seeing steps moving forward in the Mobile Driver’s License Pilot program. A Mobile Driver’s License (or mDL) is a highly secure, official version of a person’s driver’s license or state-issued ID card on an individual’s phone. The app allows individuals to select the needed personal information in situations like ordering drinks, at the airport, or at a car rental with a phone and only the needed information.
TriCounty Health Department announced Wednesday that the Division of Water Quality (DEQ) tested Matt Warner Reservoir and discovered elevated levels of cyanobacteria, the bacteria that make up Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Harmful Algal Blooms look like algae on the water.
If you haven’t already heard, cases of COVID-19 keep going up in the TriCounty area and locals continue to be encouraged to get the vaccine. As of June 23rd there are 238 active COVID-19 cases in the Uintah Basin and 5 current hospitalizations.
In Utah, qualifying to hunt for most bird species is as easy as buying a combination or small game license and heading afield. There are some species, however, that require a special permit and can be a great unique experience for hunters.
Local youth aren’t the only ones with a show audition opportunity coming up. Vernal Theatre: Live will be presenting Footloose as their Season 6 opener and auditions are fast approaching for men and women ages 16 and up. Auditions will be July 15th and 16th from 6pm to 8pm, with callbacks by invitation on July 17th from 1pm to 4pm.
Gardens are producing and ambitious growers are gearing up to sell.
The Roosevelt Animal Shelter has a message for the community.
The fire risk for the Uintah Basin area is VERY HIGH and Ashley National Forest wants to make sure that community is being safe. They have been getting alot of questions about Stage 1 fire restrictions and laid out some general rules to follow.
While Roosevelt City itself does not host a parade for the 4th of July holiday, they still stay busy celebrating! Roosevelt City started the tradition of hosting the Redmud Run back in 2013 and the event continues to grow in popularity, drawing visitors to Roosevelt as a fun, unique way to kick off the holiday.
Friends Against Family Violence issued a press release this week sharing that on June 16th, the Rotary Club of Vernal put the final touches on two garden boxes at the Friends Against Family Violence Domestic Violence Shelter.