Local News — Page 668

Basin Now

Duchesne County Announces Spring Burning Closed Until Further Notice

Apr 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Commission and the county’s fire and emergency management director announced Monday that spring burning has been closed until further notice due to dry fuel conditions and high winds. According to the press release from Duchesne County, the early fire season, including a 2,700-acre wildfire in the east Myton area, as well as several other wildfires in Duchesne County, have had local Fire Departments and First responders very busy.

Basin Now

TriCounty Health Pauses Distribution of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Apr 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department announced on Tuesday that distribution of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is on pause until further notice. TriCounty Health issued a press release on Tuesday sharing that the pause in distribution is a recommendation out of an abundance of caution and, in response, TriCounty Health is erring on the side of caution as FDA and CDC investigations take place.

Basin Now

Rio Blanco County Road 8 Fire

Apr 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Crews continue work on the County Road 8 Fire southeast of Meeker in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County that started as an agricultural burn on Sunday that quickly grew out of control. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was called in on April 11th at 1:06 pm located near mile marker 8 on County Road 8.

Basin Now

Uintah School District Announces Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year

Apr 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Every spring, Uintah School District announces the Teacher and Classified Employee of the year and this year is no exception. Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Hawks, the 8th grade U.S. History teacher at Vernal Middle School. The Uintah School District Classified Employee of the Year is Jodi Ryan, the administrative assistant at Uintah High School.

Basin Now

Uintah County Free Landfill Week

Apr 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

It's that time of year again! Uintah County is sponsoring the annual free landfill week from April 24th through May 1st. “This is a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of the landfill at no cost,” shares Uintah County. “Uintah County residents are encouraged to participate.

Basin Now

BIA Forest Manager on Wildfire Danger and What You Can Do

Apr 13, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Severe drought conditions mean wildfire season has started early and is looking to be an especially treacherous year. BIA Forest Manager Chris Secakuku gave a report last week on this dangerous situation. Fuel moistures are currently at 9 to 15 percent with the prediction that they will go to 7 percent.

Basin Now

Dinosaur National Monument on Mask Requirements at Quarry and Visitor Center

Apr 13, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Not wanting to take anyone by surprise, Dinosaur National Monument is getting the word out that they are continuing to require masks. According to their announcement, masks that cover your nose and mouth are currently required for everyone 3 years and older when inside federal buildings or while outside on federal lands where 6 feet distance cannot be maintained between unrelated groups.

Basin Now

While Not All Agree, Masks Still Required in Schools

Apr 12, 2021 · Basin Now · News

While not all agree, schools will continue to require students to wear masks through this school year as mandated by the Utah Legislature. The statewide face mask mandate was lifted in Utah on Saturday, April 10th, prompting further conversation and resistance of continued mask use in schools.