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A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred northeast of Strawberry Reservoir on Wednesday and anyone in the Fruitland area and beyond are asked to fill out a survey if they felt it. According to the report from the University of Utah Seismograph Station, the magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred at 1:52 PM on June 9th.
Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks continue to work on facility upgrades. Amanda White, Park Manager for both locations, provided an update during the Vernal Chamber Luncheon this week. Steinaker State Park is working with Uintah County as they expand OHV camping facilities and access to established trails.
Uintah High School recently announced in a press release that Sam Malouf has been selected as the recipient of the school’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Malouf graduated from Uintah High in 1998. He and his wife Kacie co-founded Malouf, a bedding and home furnishings provider, in 2003.
The Ute Indian Tribe has implemented fire restrictions for all lands located within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. The Ute Business Committee made the motion to implement the order on Monday and it is considered in effect until rescinded.
The world where weird and mysterious meet is coming to the Uintah Basin with the first annual PhenomeCon Conference coming this fall.
Fire season is off to a dangerous and early start and Rio Blanco County in Colorado is one of the areas with a wildfire. The Dragon Fire started on Tuesday at 12:30pm in the area southeast of Rio Blanco County Road 23.
Feedback about the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree has been overwhelmingly positive but there was one mishap that the Vernal City Mayor provided a response to this week. “Thanks to all who participated in the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree this past weekend!” shared Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Monday that the Ashley Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees presented Dr. Karl Breitenbach with the Exceptional Service and Achievement Award. Dr. Breitenbach is amongst a select group to receive this award.
Roosevelt City issued a press release to welcome Joshua Bake as their new City Manager. Bake comes to Roosevelt City with years of experience in local government ranging from municipal court management to urban renewal development, municipal budgeting, and general city administration.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of eastern Utah and western Colorado. National Weather Service explains that hot, dry and windy weather has created critical fire conditions. As a result, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect.
TriCounty Health has offered an explanation and apology after offensive text messages were sent under their name. TriCounty Health issued a press release Friday sharing that in an effort to raise awareness of COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities…
A pair of fires over the weekend has officials urging the public to use extreme caution to prevent wildfires this dangerous season. Concerning the Monarch Fire and Pow Wow Fire over the weekend, the BIA Uintah and Ouray Division of Forestry & Wildland Fire shared the following: This weekend the Uintah & Ouray Division of Forestry and Wildland Fire responded to two wildland fires.