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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking the public’s feedback on proposed changes to some of Utah’s fishing regulations and other rule amendments. The DWR conducted surveys across the state of anglers in the spring of 2020 concerning the proposed changes.
Progress is being made on the East Fork Fire in Duchesne County. On Wednesday evening, Ashley National Forest reported the fire at 9 percent contained and 2752 acres. The fire has not grown in three days.
A man arrested for DUI on Saturday in Duchesne County escalated the charges against him by claiming to have been exposed to Coronavirus and trying to infect officers by coughing on them. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause filed in 8th District Court, 33-year-old Earl Brent Jordan was approached by a Sheriff’s deputy after calls came in about a reckless driver swerving all over the road.
The ‘Friends Against Family Violence’ domestic violence shelter in Vernal is doing well and staying open. Alisha Gowen, Founding member and co-chair of the FAFV Executive Board, just wants to set the record straight.
The Vernal PD reminds citizens of Vernal City that road construction is taking place throughout the city. The crews are doing rock chips and sealant for the roads. The police department asks that drivers make sure that vehicles are not left parked in the roadway, as this will slow the process.
A recreational use advisory has been issued for Flaming Gorge Reservoir by the Wyoming Department of Health. Harmful cyanobacterial bloom, also known as harmful algal blooms and blue-green algae, can cause health risks for people and animals.
There have been some inquiries as to whether individuals can recreate near the Pine Gulch Fire. In clarification, all road closures put in place by the county sheriff are still in effect, as is the BLM closure order, since there is still an active fire and heavy fire traffic.
The first death from COVID-19 has been reported in the TriCounty Health District. The Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation issued a press release on Monday with the announcement.
One person was shot during a home invasion in Roosevelt late Sunday night. Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrision released the following: On August 22nd… officers were called to a residence in Roosevelt on a report of multiple gunshots fired.
As promised, local officials in Uintah County met on Monday to continue the process of deciding what to do about the drastic decline of mineral lease monies and the Special Service Districts that depend on that funding.
Hundreds gathered outside the Uintah County building on Vernal’s Main Street on Monday evening for a protest of the Governor’s school mask mandate.
The East Fork Fire grew another 196 acres. That brings the total of the acres burned to 2,752 with 5% contained. Those monitoring the fire are letting it burn in the High Uintas Wilderness of the Ashley National Forest, playing its natural role in the ecosystem.