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COVID-19 has caused the delay or cancellation of many local events but for now the annual Outlaw ATV Jamboree is not one of them. The event is still scheduled to take place on May 28th through the 30th. “If we have to reschedule due to COVID-19 we will notify each registered rider by phone and email,” shares their recent announcement.
The public’s help is being requested in the search for a man last seen camping in the Brown’s Park area of Daggett County earlier this month.
The Uintah Basin will soon have a drive-through COVID-19 testing location after the state announced on Monday plans to increase testing sites and allow more people with milder symptoms to be tested
The state of Utah announced Monday that the wireless emergency alert for motorists entering Utah has been cancelled and they extended an apology to areas of the state, including the Uintah Basin, where the alerts did not work as intended. Motorists will still be informed of the opportunity to fill out the travel declaration as they enter the state by certain roadways but it will be through signage on the roads directing them to entry.utah.gov rather than a wireless alert.
Recycling is a worthwhile effort but for the time being, Uintah County’s program is unavailable and the community is asked to please stop piling their recycling items at the drop off locations. The local recycling program is run by the Uintah School District’s Can Do Crew. The District announced the program’s temporary closure on April 2nd for the safety of the program staff.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced on Monday that a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed for the organization. According to their Monday press release, new CEO Wesley Taylor comes to ARMC from Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona where Taylor has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2017.
The Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards announced their final list of nominations for the state awards that will still take place this spring. Shrek the Musical is a finalist for Best Musical and received nominations for Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Technical Crew, and Best Orchestra.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind the public to be aware of the new rules that started in 2020 concerning the collection or possession of reptiles or amphibians. So before you decide to keep a pet while out on a hike, you need to find out if a collection permit or other documentation is required and take the Utah reptile and amphibian orientation course.
The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District shared graphic and heartbreaking images on their Facebook page on Monday of baby livestock attacked by unleashed dogs. “Dogs need to stay home and be on leashes at all times but spring is especially important,” shares the District’s message. “Livestock animals are giving birth and dogs love to get the babies.”
As of Sunday, April 12th, TriCounty Health Department is reporting 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their Situational Update page on www.tricountyhealth.com. The report shows 6 in Uintah County and 3 in Duchesne County. Daggett County still reports 0 cases. Estimated tests conducted in the TriCounty area is listed at 374 as of that report.
It was an Easter Sunday to remember and the Vernal Christian Church found a creative way to come together and celebrate while maintaining TriCounty Health Department guidelines. Senior Minister Marty Young delivered his Easter sermon from an outdoor makeshift stage in the church parking lot where the congregation was parked and ready to listen as the services were broadcast live on Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL.
Dinosaur National Monument is now closed to all monument visitors until further notice. National Parks Service made the announcement on Friday stating that the decision was made due to the novel coronavirus. “Through traffic, but no stopping, will be allowed on roads in the monument that provide access to county roads, residences, leased lands and public lands managed by other agencies,” shares the NPS announcement.