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KNEU 1250Smoky conditions in the Uintah Basin are affecting residents, especially those with sensitivities. National Weather Service reports that the smoke in northeastern Utah is coming from fires in California, Nevada, and within our region, including Colorado
Could there be a more appropriate guest to a Jr. Jazz clinic than the literal junior of a Utah Jazz legend? John Stockton’s son, David Stockton, made a stop at the new Union High School on Monday as the special guest for a Jr. Jazz clinic and excited kids turned out in force.
A 19-year-old Vernal man has been arrested and booked into the Uintah County Jail on multiple charges with more to come. According to a Vernal City Police press release, Steven McCarrel was arrested on July 30th and is being held on charges including theft, vehicle theft, and burglary.
Utah State University has been a champion for providing educational opportunities in the Uintah Basin and this week their Aviation team is providing an amazing opportunity for some local youth. Aggie Aviation Adventure camp is being held August 6th through the 8th in Vernal.
The Duchesne County Fair is a favorite time of year for many Basin families and this year’s theme is Tropical Nights and Carnival Lights. Events tonight include the Arena Cross and Volleball while Tuesday is the big day for the Livestock Show, Baby Show, Home Arts Show, Pig Wrestling, and more.
A Uintah Basin icon and historical figure is making a permanent move after recently being purchased. The Moqui Indian with his headdress, red wrap, and peace pipe has sat on Roosevelt’s Main Street for years.
West Nile Virus is active in the Uintah Basin and residents are urged to take prevention seriously. According to the Utah Department of Health, there are now 9 mosquito pools in the state that have tested positive and two of those are in the TriCounty Health District, one in Duchesne County and one in Uintah County.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized TriCounty Health Department for their exceptional WIC program that provides breastfeeding support. Tricounty Health received one of 78 awards given nationwide, four of which were to Utah Health Departments. They received the ‘Gold Loving Support Award of Excellence’ on Wednesday in Salt Lake City at the Utah Department of Health. The award recognizes exemplary WIC peer counselor programs that increase WIC participants who breastfeed. “The lactation support services at TriCounty Health Department are successful due in large part to the passion of our WIC staff to establish a healthy nutrition from birth,” shares WIC Program Director Katie Kissel. “By encouraging education and breastfeeding promotion, we hope that our communities can see the benefits of the lactation support services we offer and continue to utilize the WIC program for all their breastfeeding needs.” Breastfeeding support services provided at TriCounty Health Department are available to the entire public.
A teen that the FBI was actively looking for this week has been found safe. The 17-year-old female had been reported as missing and was last seen on Monday night at her residence by family in Fort Duchesne. The FBI joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the search when she was reported as missing.
Daggett County’s monthly newsletter aims to inform the public on happenings in the northeastern most corner of the state. Daggett County Commissioners acknowledge the new economic development director, Tabitha Stewart, for her success in receiving a BEAR grant and the high praise she received from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Local archers don’t need an excuse to put on a shooting event but they also don’t shy away from organizing one for a good cause. The 30th Annual Iron Springs 3-D Fun Shoot is being held August 4th and 5th, this Saturday and Sunday, to benefit a local family man recently diagnosed with a heart condition. 28-year-old Jesse Jenkins is a husband and father of three kids.
Uintah County’s Passport to Summer program keeps kids busy and motivated to get out and try new experiences and while that may be enough of a reward, the end of summer party will give out further rewards. The program has once again been a great success. The passport system was first used in 2016 after several years of a similar program where kids gathered brag tags rather than receiving stamps in a booklet.