Tis’ the season for ice fishing and several ice fishing tournaments are coming up on Steinaker Reservoir.
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Remember Winter Travel Safety On Dangerous Roads Throughout Region
Dangerous road conditions will continue this week especially over mountain passes and all are urged to take extra precautions if they must travel. Ready Utah gives the following tips: Clear your vehicle of ice or snow before your trip.
Myton Woman Named 2021 USO Service Member Of The Year
Army Sgt. Breanna J. Jessop of Myton has been named the 2021 USO Service Member of the Year for her amazing role in the evacuation operations in Afghanistan last summer. Every year there is only one service member named from each branch of the military and Sgt. Jessop is that representative for the Army for 2021.
Ute Indian Tribe To Proceed With Lawsuit Over Land In Eastern Utah
The Ute Indian Tribe’s focus remains on the remaining claims in their lawsuit against the United States concerning land in eastern Utah as well as reparations. On December 16th, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols granted the Federal Defendants motion to dismiss on 3 counts but denied the motion on the 5th and final count.
COVID-19 Transmission Index and Update
As of Thursday, December 23rd, TriCounty Health Department reported 9,151 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date. As of that report, there had been 1 new COVID-19 related death in the previous 7 days and 6 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Give’m Health: Respiratory Therapy Director Reports
RSV has been on the rise this sick season for young and old. Respiratory Therapy Director Buz Fletcher with Ashley Regional Medical Center confirms that RSV started early this year, in October versus when it usually does in January.
Local College Student Named USU TEAL ‘Undergraduate Researcher Of The Year’
Vernal native Ashlyn Birchell is working hard and making the most of her time as a student at USU and the leadership in her department has noticed. Ashlyn was notified just before Christmas that she has been selected as the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year for the USU Teacher Education And Leadership Department.
How To Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree
Vernal City has an easy way to recycle your live Christmas tree but if you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Some people choose to keep their tree and turn it into a winter bird feeder.
Tate Family Brings North Pole To Uintah Basin With ‘Santa’s Angels’ Tradition
A local couple’s cherished holiday tradition that started 20 years ago has grown into an amazing operation all focused on helping families in need experience a magical Christmas. To see them in costume you wouldn’t know it but Matt and Alina Tate are in their early 40’s and yet they’ve been at this for two decades.
Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Award For Saving Infant’s Life While On Duty
A sheriff’s deputy out of Sweetwater County, Wyoming received a much deserved award this week during the Sweetwater County Commission meeting. On the night of October 7th, Deputy Chris Sutton responded to a report of a baby choking on food in the car. Upon arrival, Deputy Sutton assessed that the 7-month-old infant was conscious but not breathing and was starting to turn red.