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It's the peak time of year for getting away to the mountains and while Ashley National Forest’s number one message has been absolutely NO FIREWORKS on forest system lands, they have other things they need the public to know as well. “Off-highway vehicle users are reminded to ride only where permitted,” shares Ashley National Forest.
Non-resident boaters who come to Utah have a few extra steps they’ll need to take before hitting the water. As of July 1st, there is now a $20 annual fee for any boat that is not registered in Utah and is brought over state lines to launch.
On July 3rd, a small group of locals stood high atop a familiar ridge in Dry Fork Canyon and carefully changed out the American flag. Ivan Merrell, Randy Merrell, and Doug Murphy are the unseen heroes behind this landmark that has proudly flown the red, white and blue for the last two decades.
The community was disturbed to learn last week of a stabbing in Vernal and relieved to learn the suspect, 56-year-old Virgil Leon Carmickle, was booked into Uintah County Jail and charged.
Hundreds of American flags will greet attendees at a special event in Vernal. A special Veterans Appreciation Event will take place tonight at the Vernal Walking Park where the ‘Flags For Freedom’ are on display.
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum shared a message with the community on Thursday stating first and foremost his request that all please be safe and responsible as we celebrate our freedoms this Independence Day.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands has a clear message for the public: more support is needed to reduce human caused fires as firefighters are responding to an all-time high amount of preventable fires
While much of the state is limiting celebration options for this holiday weekend, the Uintah Basin has a long list to choose from. Among those is the Neola 4th of July Celebration. Like their poster says, they might ask that everyone “Keep One Cow Apart” or at least 6 feet but that doesn't mean there won’t be a lot to enjoy.
Thanks to the help of many, including the young men of the Ute football team, the Freestone Legacy Walking Park in Vernal has been transformed into a patriotic field of flags. The Flags for Freedom display is a kick off to the Dinosaurland Freedom Fest with most events taking place all day in Vernal on the Fourth of July.
If you’ve taken a look at the COVID-19 case count online for the TriCounty Health District you’ll likely notice two things. First, the TriCounty Health District is among the lowest case counts in the state. Second, while still low compared to other districts, the state count for the TriCounty District is higher than the current case count on www.tricountyhealth.com.
The Utah Department of Health has partnered with Chamber organizations in Utah for their new ‘Stay Safe To Stay Open’ statewide campaign.
Wyoming’s Sweetwater County issued a press release on Tuesday following a shooting.