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The Uintah Basin has joined the list of counties in Utah where avian flu has been confirmed in wild birds. The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, more commonly referred to as avian flu, was confirmed in Utah in April 2022 and until recently cases had not shown up in northeastern Utah. That has […]
his year’s Utah Legislative session is getting underway and that means local efforts are also underway to ensure that Uintah Basin interests are represented. Steve Evans, Vernal Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee member, presented on these efforts during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Evans explained that rural communities are losing their legislative influence due to redistricting and unprecedented […]
Volunteers with Duchesne County Search and Rescue were recognized this month for their dedicated service to the community. In 2022, the organization was called for service in 13 searches for a total of 197 hours with an additional 270 hours of training. Sheriff Travis Tucker gave out appreciation awards and service awards. Among the long […]
Like so many wildfires, the burn scar and damage from the East Fork Fire that took place in 2020 in Duchesne County continues to be addressed. Duchesne County Emergency Manager Director Mike Lefler provided an update on the East Fork Emergency Watershed Protection project during a Commission meeting this month. The road department is utilizing […]
In the final meeting of 2022, the Uintah County Commission approved salary and benefit raises within the county. A special Commission meeting was called on December 27th in order to get the final budget for 2023 approved before the year’s end. Budget Officer Mark Caldwell presented the budget with adjustments from the preliminary budget. The […]
It takes a community to watch for signs to help prevent suicide as instances continue to grow. Live On Utah teaches that it is important to recognize the risks and familiarize ourselves with the warning signs. Pay attention to recent events in others’ lives like the death of a loved one, a serious health condition, […]
It’s been an incredibly wet winter which of course is just what is needed for the drought conditions. The Utah SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent report from January 5th shows that the Northeastern Uintahs are at 174 percent of normal and almost the entire state of Utah is above 150 percent of normal for the […]
The Utah Department of Transportation has shared more information on the public hearing scheduled this month on the upcoming Highway 191 realignment project north of Vernal. “Over the years we’ve seen several rollover crashes involving trucks along this stretch of road,” shares Larry Montoya, UDOT Project Manager. “The proposed project would eliminate the switchbacks and […]
It has been a very busy year for Search and Rescue units in Colorado this year. Moffat County Search and Rescue had a busy weekend, including an assist in Routt County where 5 snowmobilers riding in the back country ran out of fuel and were completely unprepared. The group found shelter in the Lost Creek […]
The BLM is seeking public comment during a 30-day scoping period on an application for a right-of-way amendment to reconstruct a portion of the Gate Canyon section of Wells Draw Road. The BLM announcement states that applicant Duchesne County Special Services District 2 proposes to bring the section of the Wells Draw Road into conformance […]
There is a public meeting being held tonight in Craig concerning a proposed watershed project taking place in Wyoming. The proposed project is called the West Fork Battle Creek Watershed Plan and it explores construction of a dam and reservoir on the West Fork of Battle Creek in Carbon County Wyoming. While the project seems […]
The DWR is keeping ice fishing enthusiasts informed of upcoming events: Hosted by Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge and sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the third annual Mac Attack Fishing Derby is geared toward helping control the population of small lake trout, under 25 inches, at Flaming Gorge. This contest will be […]