After weeks of hard work and extreme fun, Vernal Theatre: Live opens their new show tonight.
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Landslides in East Fork Fire Burn Area
Drought is certainly a concern but visitors to the forest must also remember the possibility of flooding and landslides caused by rainfall. Ashley National Forest experienced multiple landslides last week over the evening of July 22nd when landslides “impacted infrastructure within the Rock Creek and Lake Fork drainages of Ashley National Forest.
UDOT Update on Vernal Main Street Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation provided an update on work underway on Highway 40: Starting July 26th, UDOT will be resurfacing Main Street in Vernal from 700 West to 500 East. This work will include painting, installing road messages and is expected to take up to four weeks to complete.
DCSD Provides Update on 2021 – 2022 School Year COVID-19 Protocols
Duchesne County School District Superintendent David Brotherson provided an update on COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. The COVID-19 vaccination is considered a personal choice and will not be required.
Rifle Police Department Warns Public of Scam
Rifle Police Department is encouraging all to beware of ongoing scams in the region. “Several residents of Rifle have been contacted by unknown parties claiming to have kidnapped a family member and demanding money for release,” shares Rifle PD.
UHP Upping Seat Belt Enforcement
We all know that seat belts save lives but Utah Highway Patrol is seeing an increase in fatalities in car crashes involving unbuckled travelers from other states. According to a Utah DPS press release, between 2017 and 2020, there were 78 deaths on Utah highways involving unbuckled people traveling from another state.
‘Kids for Kwak’ Benefit Fundraiser This Saturday
The Kids for Kwak Benefit Fundraiser happening this Saturday is all about family fun and showing support for a beloved local pediatrician that has had a truly devastating year. Dr. Daniel Kwak suffered several catastrophic strokes due to complications from COVID-19 and remains paralyzed on his left side and suffers from blindness.
Hit the Water Like Vern and Gil During Final Week of Fishing With The Fox
It’s the final week of Fishing with the Fox and there are still tags to be pulled out of the water for the chance to win prizes including a big cash prize. If you don’t think you can hit the water before the winners are drawn there are two individuals that will be glad you stayed home.
TriCounty Health Back to School Vaccination Message Garners Strong Response
Back to school talk is starting up and TriCounty Health shared a Back to School message on social media that garnered a strong response from community members over the weekend. The message encouraged community members to include the COVID-19 vaccine when getting 12-year-old and older students immunized for the new school year.
Successful Independence Day Block Party Hoped to Become Annual Event
There have been many exciting events this month in the Uintah Basin and a new one this year is hoping to become an annual tradition. In a review of the success of the Independence Day Block Party, the Vernal Chamber shared that over 2,500 people gathered on July 2nd in downtown Vernal to celebrate and unite with an evening of great entertainment.