Colorado is finally providing options to hopefully help businesses open up more. The 5-Star Program State Certification Program could help our western Colorado neighbors save their businesses and get back to some semblance of everyday life. According to the Craig Press the “5-Star Program allows businesses to operate at a level above where the county is on the COVID-19 dial.
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National Guardsman Rescue at Duchesne County
Earlier this month two Utah Air National Guard members received state awards, one dealing with an incident in Duchesne County. In two separate events the men were credited with saving lives while off-duty. On August 28th, Airman 1st Class Jensen Martinez was at the Duchesne County’s Starvation Reservoir with his father when they noticed two people struggling in the water.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Announces Additional Rapid Antigen Testing Sites
Uintah Basin Healthcare is adding to the list of new rapid antigen testing sites. In partnership with TestUtah, Uintah Basin Healthcare will have free COVID rapid antigen tests at their Vernal and Roosevelt locations. The Vernal drive-thru testing site will be open at the Vernal Urgent Care from Monday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm and Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Vaccine Appointments Now Being Scheduled for Adults 70 Years and Older
Appointments are now being made for adults 70-years-old and older in the Uintah Basin that would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. According to a TriCounty press release, the nurses with TriCounty Health are working tirelessly to vaccinate educators and are looking forward to helping the older population.
Daggett County Creating Service District/Elected Officials Sworn In
It's onward and upward in Daggett County. Public officials were sworn in, each to 4-year-terms, including Commissioner Matt Tippets, Commissioner Randy Asay, Clerk Brian Raymond, Recorder/Treasurer Brianne Carter, and Assessor Lesa Asay. County Attorney Niel Lund was unable to attend the ceremony and was sworn in virtually.
‘Daddy Long Legs’ Is First 2 Person and Double Cast Show at Vernal Theatre: Live
Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s newest production opens tonight and those that are familiar with the show are urging anyone on the fence to trust them and get tickets ASAP. In fact, they say you’ll actually want to see it twice and there is a special discount for those that do just that! ‘Daddy Long Legs’ has everything that people love about musicals and the cast and crew are all very attached to the show.
Tri-County Area COVID-19 Transmission Level Update (1/14/21 – 1/20/21)
The TriCounty Health District COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels remain with Uintah County and Duchesne County at the High Transmission Level and Daggett County is in the Low Transmission Level.. At the time of Thursday’s press release, Uintah County’s 7-day average percent positivity was 32 percent and there were 269 cases in the past 14 days.
Buckskin Hills Ski and Snow Tubing Hill Grand Opening on Saturday
Uintah County wants all to join in some new local fun, declaring that “the time has finally come for a new generation of memories to be made on the local hills outside of Vernal.” The Buckskin Hills Ski and Snow Tubing Hill is having their grand opening today at noon with food, vendors, and music.
Uintah High School New Site for Free COVID-19 Testing Clinic
The Utah Department of Health has added locations around the state where free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing is offered, including within the Uintah Basin. Uintah High School will host a free testing clinic on Friday and Saturday, January 22nd and 23rd, and Friday and Saturday, January 29th and 30th.
Western Colorado Representative Taking Heat and Giving Heat In Political Spotlight
A western Colorado Representative who has been in the spotlight on all sides of the political spectrum for the last week made a speech on the House floor Wednesday opposing President Trump’s impeachment. Republican Representative Lauren Boebert is in her first term representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District which includes rural Moffat County and Rio Blanco County.