Waterfowl hunting season has started and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders and tips. Waterfowl hunts are opening to anyone with a Utah hunting license (with the exception of swans that require a permit). Note though that individuals are also required to have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number to hunt any waterfowl in Utah, and a federal duck stamp if you are over the age of 15.
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No Ongoing Threat Following Vehicle Pursuit And On Foot Search
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that police activity on Thursday afternoon in Uintah County was part of a vehicle pursuit that included an on foot search.
Ute Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office Agreement In Full Effect
The Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee issued a press release on Thursday with an exciting announcement. The Ute Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office agreement between the Tribe and the Director of National Park Service is now in full effect.
Live Ghost Investigation at Hotel Vernal Haunt by YouTube Paranormal Explorer
The site of the Hotel Vernal Haunt is spooky without a doubt but is there more to it than the props, makeup, sets, and effects of the annual charity event? That’s a question a famous YouTube paranormal explorer is aiming to find out tonight! Before the 2018 opening of the Hotel Vernal Haunt annual charity event, the rooms of the Lamplighter Inn sat empty for nearly two decades, hosting its last guest in 1991.
Human Caused Stewart Lake Fire An Example Of Utah Fire Info Ranking
The Stewart Lake Fire this week in Jensen is an example of what is reported as Utah’s most common type of human caused wildfire. On Monday, fire spread rapidly through extreme dry vegetation caused by equipment overheating and failure.
COVID-19 Transmission Index and Update (9/30-10/6)
As of Thursday, September 30th, TriCounty Health Department reported 7,400 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date, an increase of 69 new cases from the day before. According to Thursday’s data, there are currently 1,172 active cases. Over the past seven days the tri-county area has seen 22 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations and 3 new COVID-19 related deaths.
Utah Wildlife Board Approves Adjustments to Boundaries in Book Cliffs
The Utah Wildlife Board approved several changes to regulations and other recommendations at their meeting on Thursday, including one specific to northeastern Utah. For those interested in once-in-a-lifetime hunts make note that the Board approved recommended adjustments to boundaries in the Book Cliffs.
Duchesne County Fire Restrictions to Lift
Duchesne County fire restrictions will lift beginning October 1st. Emergency Manager Mike Lefler approached the Duchesne County Commission on September 20th with a request to move out of the fire restrictions while still ensuring that the fire permit process be followed during the fall burn and with guidelines sent out to the public of what they must do when burning.
Gobbler 5K Race Announces 2021 Recipients
Organizers of the Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K have announced the recipients of this year’s upcoming race. Ali Dudley was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in May and has since undergone 8 rounds of very aggressive chemotherapy and will undergo a double mastectomy before the Gobbler this year.
Give’m Health: Kirk Benge COVID-19 Update
TriCounty Health Officer Kirk Benge visited the KLCY studio this week to offer a COVID-19 update for this week’s Give’m Health sharing the following: Unfortunately, Duchesne County once again has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in the state per capita and last week was the highest week yet for new cases at 423 in the TriCounty Health district.