While the East Myton Complex Fire is not considered a continued threat and containment efforts are going well it does represent something very concerning. Mike Eriksson with Forestry, Fire, and State Lands says this week’s fire east of Myton is the biggest that the state has seen so far this year.
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Uintah Basin Healthcare Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Team Receive Trophy
Uintah Basin Healthcare is quick to brag about their amazing staff and their accomplishments. Latest on that list is the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Team. They are the current recipients of a traveling trophy in the form of a heavyweight boxer style belt for having the “best comprehensive healing rate.” Way to go ladies on being the current title holders and watchkeepers of the West 02 Area Championship Belt.
Local School Bus Drivers Spread Easter Cheer
The Easter Bunny has been as excited as anyone about getting back to normal and putting smiles on kids faces but that doesn't mean he can’t use some extra help. Locally, a special group of people stepped up to do just that. Uintah School District announced on Wednesday that the District’s bus drivers donated 148 Easter baskets filled with candy and toys to the Utah Division of Child and Family Services.
Crews Continue Containment Efforts of Double Wildfire East of Myton
Tuesday was a good day for containment on the double wildfire located about a mile east of Myton. The North River Fire started Sunday, March 28th and the East Myton Fire was called in on the afternoon of March 29th. Heavy winds on Monday pushed both fires away from the city of Myton but still within an area with homes, ranches, and infrastructure.
USU Land Acknowledgement Work Group Chaired by Uintah Basin Educator
A local educator is playing an important role in a new effort undertaken by USU. “Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has formed a working group that will create a framework for future university land acknowledgement statements that will recognize and respect Native American peoples as the original stewards of USU land,” shares the USU announcement.
Burn Window Opens; All Urged to Make Safety Top Priority
It's the time of year for yard cleaning and that means open burning. Uintah County’s spring burn window is March 30th through May 30th. No burn permit is required but Dispatch MUST be notified of the burn at 435-789-4222. Vernal, Naples, and Ballard City have the same burn window but each DO require a permit to burn and Dispatch must be notified.
Give’m Health: TriCounty Health Director COVID-19 Update
TriCounty Health Director Kirk Benge caught up with Amy in the Eagle Country 105.5 FM studio this week to offer an update on local COVID-19 topics. All individuals 18 and older are invited to come to the COVID Shoot Out vaccination drive through at the Vernal TriCounty Health Department location or at USU in Roosevelt.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Celebrates 80 Year Anniversary
This month Ashley Regional Medical Center celebrates eight decades of serving patients in the Uintah Basin and the surrounding areas, shares a press release issued Monday. Ashley Regional Medical Center has been a part of the Uintah Basin since 1941.
Vernal City Spreading Word on UT Rent Relief Program
Vernal City is promoting the State’s Rent Relief program and wants locals to utilize this help that is available. The State has millions to assist renters to catch up on rent payments, shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. The Emergency Rental Assistance program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19.
East Myton and North River Fires Merge Into One; Believed to Be Human Caused
Winds certainly didn’t help with containment efforts of two fires in the Myton area reported on Monday. Utah Fire Info reported shortly after 4pm that the East Myton Fire was 200 acres in size and 10 percent contained and at that time was threatening structures including 3 Tribal and 1 private residence that were all evacuated.