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Matt Tate is the recipient of this quarter’s Vernal Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Public Service Award. Through Santa’s Angels, Matt and his family have spent 24 years helping make Christmas brighter for local families in need.
The ‘Voices & Votes: Democracy in America’ display is traveling to five Utah communities over the next year with the display currently at the Museum of Uintah County through October 17th.
Utahns missed out on the August total eclipse of the Sun and clouds covered February's total eclipse of the Moon but, if circumstances align, folks in the Uintah Basin will have the chance to view a near-total eclipse of the Moon this Thursday night.
Due to the current extreme drought conditions in Utah the Utah Wildlife Board approved some additional antlerless elk permits during a public meeting last week.
A home in Lapoint is likely a total loss after a fire. According to Lapoint/Tridell Fire Chief Tyler McKee, the call came in of a structure fire on 8500 East in Lapoint on Sunday at 10:14pm.
Bison in the Book Cliffs experienced a significant die-off event during the end of July and the beginning of August. The recent deaths reduced the adult bison population in the Bitter Creek area by almost 40%.
As of August 21st, Stage 2 Fire Restriction Orders have been rescinded for Uintah, Daggett, Duchesne, and Wasatch counties. Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in place.
The Slough Canyon Fire more than tripled in size over the weekend. The fire was mapped on Saturday around noon at 810 acres but is now listed at 3000 acres and 0% contained.
Uintah County is home to Utah’s biggest hot air balloon festival and the fun arrives this weekend. It runs Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th.
The Town of Rangely, Colorado has announced Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Also, due to the severe water shortage in the White River, the Town of Rangely is adjusting the outdoor watering schedule.
A new season is getting underway for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and talented young string musicians are invited to audition. For audition information, email ubycomusic@gmail.com.
Smoke from the lightning-caused Slough Canyon Fire is visible in the Uintah Basin. The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands.