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The Wilson Fire located 9 miles north of Meeker had reinforcements show up Monday. A total of 146 people are now assigned to the incident including two Type 1 crews, two Type 2 crews, 5 engines, and a Type 1 and Type 3 helicopter.
The Uintah School District is one of many districts throughout the state utilizing a special App aimed at helping teens in crisis. The SafeUT program was developed using funding from the Utah State Legislature collaborating with the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah Office of Attorney General, and the Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition.
As is true every year, the Vernal Chamber’s 4th of July Parade spread patriotism and excitement. The Terra Academy float won the Most Patriotic award. The Bailey Family’s float, A Time to Be Proud, was awarded the Best Flag Display. Dinosaur Expeditions float, Sharing America’s Rivers, won the Little Patriot Award and the Jensen Pumpkin Festival’s float, Life is a Circus, was awarded Most Unique.
UBATC has a new name and as a result a new abbreviation. The school is among 8 applied technology colleges in the state that implemented new names on July 1st as part of SB238 passed by lawmakers earlier this year.
Many locals considered it a tragedy when Casa Rios Mexican Restaurant in Vernal closed its doors in 2015, a casualty of the failing economy. Tragedy has unfortunately struck again after a fire caused significant damage to the building on 2750 West Highway 40 on Friday night.
Maeser is a safer place with the new Maeser fire substation opening its doors. While the official grand opening won’t take place until July 21st, trucks were parked in their new home Thursday night making the station operational. The Vernal Department will run the substation with existing equipment and volunteers.
Social media has been swirling with rumors of large Basin fires with cases of news stories circulating that are out of date. The Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center confirmed Friday afternoon that while there have been 2 to 5 little fires a day, there hasn’t been any of significance.
The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office chose the festivities last week to reveal an exciting new aspect to their crime fighting team. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit marched in the 4th of July Parade enjoyed by many in western Colorado.
A young man is fighting for his life after a semi and car collided on Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle on the morning of the 4th of July. Highway 13 was closed for several hours.
The annual Flaming Gorge Osprey Watch is a favorite among locals and known as a chance to see more than just osprey. Other birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and American kestrels are frequently spotted at the annual event, shares DWR outreach manager Tonya Kieffer.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting Colorado River cutthroat trout restoration activities across the trouts native range and two Basin creeks are considered a priority. Reader Creek and Lynn Creek have both experienced dramatic decline in the cutthroat population due to competition and breeding with non-native trout.
Competitors of the County Showdown thrilled an excited crowd on Wednesday at the Western Park Amphitheater in Vernal. 20 contestants were selected to compete having sent in audition tapes and the judges, which included musician Charlie Jenkins, came prepared to seek out the best.