Month: June 2021

According to the Sunday report, the Bear Fire has been mapped at 10,526 acres and is approximately 10% contained. Crews made good progress on Saturday on the western side of the fire, putting a dozer line down Ford Ridge.

A man seriously injured in Daggett County while mountain biking was transported to the hospital thanks to some expert help. According to the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch received a call where it was reported that two men were mountain biking in the area just north of Skull Creek Campground when one of the men fell from his bike and could not get up.

The Uintah Basin Jr. Livestock Show was a great success over the weekend, with over 500 entries. Randan Vincent, President of the Jr. Livestock Show committee says it was a great week for all involved. “This year we brought back the breeding show with great support in all 4 divisions,” shares Vincent.

The Public Relations Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kevin Remington is the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service award for his continued commitment and interest in our community. Community involvement has always been important to Kevin.

For those able to help, an effort is underway to support a Vernal family that lost everything they own in a fire on Thursday. Friends and family members are asking all to open their hearts to help.

Thursday was a devastating day for a Vernal family who lost their home and additional property to a fire. According to Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, a structure fire located at 500 West 1410 North in Vernal was called in at 4:41pm.

According to the Thursday morning report, the Bear Fire, located about 4 miles northwest of Helper, has burned 5,479 acres based on an infrared flight conducted at about 1:30am Thursday. The lightning-caused fire started Tuesday, June 8th, near mile marker 228 on US-6.