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KNEU 1250There was no shortage of patriotic celebrations in the Uintah Basin over the weekend but one event is getting some extra attention on social media. The fireworks show by Ashley Acres Lights & Pyro, as part of the Freedom Festival in Vernal, figuratively as well as quite literally blew everyone away but was it really a grander show?
Utah Highway Patrol reports that on July 4th at approximately 3:57pm troopers responded to reports of a two car accident at the intersection of Highway 40 and Strawberry River Road. A Toyota Highlander attempted a left hand turn onto Highway 40 Westbound from Strawberry River Road.
Fourth of July weekend was filled with celebrations and fireworks and gratefully only one wildfire near Vernal. The wildfire that was named the Snake John Fire was burning Southeast of Vernal on Friday evening. It was estimated to be 20 acres and was threatening nearby oil and gas sources.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is getting the word out on two laws passed in the Utah legislative session that will soon have impacts on some hunters and anglers. First is HB295 that went into effect on May 5th. “This law restricts the baiting of big game animals (like deer and elk) when hunting in Utah.
There were no injuries in a trailer explosion outside a restaurant on Highway 40 in Vernal early Friday morning.
Law enforcement and fire officials are on the same page and urging the public to make safety the top priority this holiday weekend. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond and Uintah County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher joined Amy in the KLCY studio this week with a clear message for the public about fireworks.
The latest data on reservoirs in Utah may not be surprising but it’s still not easy to hear.
A suspect is at large after an attempted shooting that allegedly took place on the morning of June 28th. Gephardt Daily shared that Utah Highway Patrol reports that “at about 5 a.m., a red semi was traveling eastbound on US-40 at mile post 48 near Strawberry Reservoir.
The Uintah Basin will be letting freedom ring through several different 4th of July celebrations and activities. The Field of Flags will be at Freestone Walking Park in Vernal until Monday July 5th. Friday July 2nd will see an Independence Day Block Party on Main Street in Vernal with music by Little Texas from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are just $10 dollars.
Duchesne County is ready to celebrate freedom this Fourth of July weekend. In Duchesne City activities will be on Saturday, July 3rd. From 7am to 10am at Wallace Park there will be Lion’s Club Breakfast. The parade will be on Main Street starting at 10:30am.
The TriCounty area COVID-19 Transmission Index has seen a change this week with Uintah County moving from High to Moderate Transmission level while Duchesne County remains at Moderate level and Daggett County remains at Low level.
Uintah County is kicking off the holiday weekend in style Friday night by blocking off downtown Vernal and hosting a massive Independence Day Block Party complete with a full-scale patriotic concert. The stage will be set up right on Vernal Avenue and Highway 40 making it something that has never been done before to this extent.