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Uintah County has bid farewell to one of the county’s narcotics and patrol K-9 officers. “Jax, who recently turned 8-years-old, was recently diagnosed with a medical condition concerning his hips and any further patrol or narcotics training or work could cause him permanent disability,” shares Sheriff Vance Norton.
The Committee on Natural Resources is holding field hearings in Utah and the Uintah Basin is among the stops this week. A field hearing titled ‘Energy and Education: What’s the Connection?’ is being held in Roosevelt on Wednesday, August 28th, at 2:00pm at Union High School. The hearing is aimed at reviewing the challenges and avenues to encourage greater development of federal lands in order to provide resources for states and, in turn, education services.
Cancer is devastating no matter who it is with the diagnosis but it is especially heartbreaking when the victim is a young child. 2-year-old Boone has an unforgettable smile. He was also recently diagnosed with cancer.
After a long wait, the Browns Park Swinging Bridge has reopened. Construction on the swinging bridge started last spring. Multiple entities helped to fund the repairs including the state of Colorado and contributions from the BLM, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition, among others.
The combined efforts of a long list of individuals and sponsors made something amazing happen this weekend, all to benefit Uintah Basin residents who are trying to rebuild since the Dollar Ridge Fire destroyed their homes and property. The two-day Dollar Ridge Fire-Aid Fair kicked off on Friday afternoon with a Radio-thon broadcast on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY and streamed by Channel V6.
Aerial photos showing the flooding damage in the Timber Canyon area of Duchesne County are sobering. The Duchesne County Department of Fire and Emergency Management and the Duchesne County Road Department assessed the damage last week with the help of a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter.
It’s been an awful two months for those affected by the Dollar Ridge Fire and unfortunately, many citizens in that area continue to be affected by the aftermath of the burn scar.
Road crews are working hard in Duchesne County to clean up the aftermath of Wednesday’s storm. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, Lower Red Creek Road, Sam’s Wash Road, and Strawberry River Road near Freedom Bridge remain closed due to issues including standing water, debris flows, and possible road damage.
Fall is nearly upon us which means a favorite local tradition is nearly here. Visitors will travel from miles around to attend Kokanee Salmon Day at Sheep Creek. The annual free event is a favorite for locals with around 400 attendees each year.
It was a successful summer for the Uintah County Library’s Summer Reading Program. The program wrapped up this month with a long list of readers winning prizes for their efforts. This year the program had 1,114 participants sign up with 154 patrons completing the program.
Roosevelt City Council met on Tuesday taking action on several items of business. The Council approved $235,000 dollars in grant funding to go toward planning runway renovations at the Roosevelt Municipal Airport, shares the Roosevelt Bulletin. The total project cost is approximately $3.5 million dollars.
TriCounty Health Department is doing their part to make sure the school year gets started on the right foot. Health Department officials are taking the time to inspect the schools in this Health District. “We want to look and make sure every kid is safe,” shares TriCounty Health Representative Gary Stewart.