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KNEU 1250The Department of Workforce Services announced this month that they have launched a new campaign to help job seekers improve their career paths and provide a more skilled workforce for Utah employers.
Update Thursday Morning: US-6 is closed at milepost 221 and milepost 230. Drivers should use the Emma Park Road/US-191 detour route. There is no estimate when the highway will reopen.
Smoke impacts are being seen and felt in the Uintah Basin from a wildfire that is burning in neighboring Carbon County. The Bear Fire, located about 4 miles northwest of Helper, started on Tuesday afternoon near mile marker 228 on Highway 6.
Effective today, June 10th, the State of Utah has issued a Fire Restriction Order for all state lands and all unincorporated private lands within the state. The order states that “due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire danger throughout Utah, the State Forester has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires.”
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred northeast of Strawberry Reservoir on Wednesday and anyone in the Fruitland area and beyond are asked to fill out a survey if they felt it. According to the report from the University of Utah Seismograph Station, the magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred at 1:52 PM on June 9th.
Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks continue to work on facility upgrades. Amanda White, Park Manager for both locations, provided an update during the Vernal Chamber Luncheon this week. Steinaker State Park is working with Uintah County as they expand OHV camping facilities and access to established trails.
Uintah High School recently announced in a press release that Sam Malouf has been selected as the recipient of the school’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Malouf graduated from Uintah High in 1998. He and his wife Kacie co-founded Malouf, a bedding and home furnishings provider, in 2003.
The Ute Indian Tribe has implemented fire restrictions for all lands located within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. The Ute Business Committee made the motion to implement the order on Monday and it is considered in effect until rescinded.
The world where weird and mysterious meet is coming to the Uintah Basin with the first annual PhenomeCon Conference coming this fall.
Fire season is off to a dangerous and early start and Rio Blanco County in Colorado is one of the areas with a wildfire. The Dragon Fire started on Tuesday at 12:30pm in the area southeast of Rio Blanco County Road 23.
Feedback about the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree has been overwhelmingly positive but there was one mishap that the Vernal City Mayor provided a response to this week. “Thanks to all who participated in the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree this past weekend!” shared Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Monday that the Ashley Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees presented Dr. Karl Breitenbach with the Exceptional Service and Achievement Award. Dr. Breitenbach is amongst a select group to receive this award.