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KNEU 1250A grass fire in Uintah County resulted in exterior fire to a home on Wednesday afternoon. According to Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, a person driving by called the fire in at around 2:30pm. The fire was burning on the exterior of the home and burning in the front yard, grass, leaves, trees, and some combustible items.
Ashley Regional Medical Center is grateful for the ongoing support from the community and announced Tuesday that they are accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. “This move is part of Ashley Regional’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of personal protective equipment (PPE), which healthcare providers across the nation are experiencing,” shares the announcement.
TriCounty Health Department has issued a local public health order for Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett County residents as part of Governor Herbert’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Directive.
Naples City formally issued an Emergency Declaration Executive Order on March 31st concerning the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration states that this constitutes an official recognition that there is a local emergency affecting Naples City and that it provides a legal basis for requesting and obtaining mutual aid and disaster assistance.
Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared a helpful video featuring their Behavioral Health provider Dr. Colver, offering helpful tips on maintaining mental health and emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “First, it's important to recognize that what we are experiencing right now is unprecedented,” shares Dr. Colver.
The Duchesne County Library System announced Tuesday that their libraries have been closed to the public until further notice. “Curbside checkout continues and returns to the drop boxes have now resumed,” shares their announcement. “The library has instituted a quarantine procedure to address health concerns about returned items.”
Outlaw Trail Theater auditions for ‘South Pacific’ are still on! In order to control the amount of people gathering, the auditions will be held by appointment. “It will be easy and we will do everything possible to work with everyone so it is as convenient as possible and works smoothly,” shares the announcement.
TriCounty Health announced Tuesday evening there has been a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the TriCounty area.
Starting today at noon, Uintah County Offices will be conducting business by appointment only. According to Monday’s press release, the Uintah County Commission signed the order closing all buildings that are owned or managed by the county to public access until further notice.
The service and hard work of two Uintah Basin locals was recognized recently by the Rural Water Association of Utah. At their annual conference held in late February, the Association named Bert Clark the ‘Elected Official of the Year’ and David Hatch received an award for ‘Outstanding Service by a Water Operator’.
With a cleared social calendar and the Governor’s permission to stay home and watch television, it’s the perfect time to learn more about the local mystery of Skinwalker Ranch. The A+E Networks nonfiction series ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ premieres Tuesday, March 31st. In their press release for the series, A+E and the History Channel share that the series will share “never-before-seen footage of the ranch and what it contains.
The Division of Wildlife Resources has implemented occupancy limits at Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby explains that there have been recent days with up to 50 people at the ponds but the pond occupancy is now a maximum of 25 people, while keeping distances between individuals to a minimum of 6 feet.