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KNEU 1250The State of Utah Department of Natural Resources has lifted fire restrictions in certain areas. A ‘Fire Restriction Partial Rescindment of Order’ was signed by the Utah State Forester and the Fire Management Officer stating that moderated fire danger and improved weather conditions have resulted in reduced wildfire hazard.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is already known for the great fishing that can be had. Usually the goal is to catch the biggest fish one can but the ‘Pup’ulation Control Contest has a slightly different goal. This contest is hosted by Buckboard Marina to make anglers aware of the abundance of small lake trout in Flaming Gorge Reservoir and encourage harvest of these fish.
The Little Hole Trail is the most popular and highly used trail in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Even so, dam water discharge since the 80’s has damaged portions of the trail so that they are a safety hazard. Due to high traffic, the Forest Service has the trail as a high priority making improvements over the last few years but still have about a 2,500 feet of boardwalk sections that still need replaced.
The Bureau of Land Management reminds the public that individuals can get their permits online to cut down a Christmas/holiday tree or to collect fuelwood on BLM land. The website is https://forestproducts.blm.gov. When visiting the website select the Vernal Field Office and either select fuelwood which is $6 a cord or a Christmas Tree which is $10.00 a tree. There is a link to view stipulations and cutting areas.
The state announced Thursday that counties in the TriCounty Health District will remain at the same COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels. That means that Uintah County and Duchesne County remain at the High Transmission Level and Daggett County remains at the Low Transmission Level.
The Mayor of a town in Sweetwater County Wyoming has been arrested for suspected theft and wrongful appropriation of public property. 55-year-old Bradly McCollum was elected as Mayor of the Town of Granger in 2018. “[He] is alleged to have used one of the town's bank cards for at least four separate personal purchases totaling over $1,300 during a six-month period in late 2019,” shares the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office.
Roosevelt City is celebrating its 40th year of the Holly Fair. The fair has been reimagined due to COVID-19 concerns. But don’t worry, there will still be plenty of vendors, around 250 of them in fact. “The Roosevelt Holly Fair 2020 has been reimagined to make it perfect!” shares Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Uintah Basin Healthcare wants the Uintah Basin to know the resources that are available. UBH has an accredited Diabetes Education and Training Program. There are individual and group classes available that are offered to anyone with type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes or prediabetes.
Space is the final frontier or so we have been told. Advances in space travel changed the question to is anyone in space today? Interestingly as of November 2nd, 2020, the International Space Station is celebrating 20 years of consecutive human habitation.
The Hotel Vernal Haunt charity fundraiser was a great success this year. Not only did the organizers reimagine the event to provide safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, they added new and fun elements including a patriotic night, laser show, and outdoor scary movie.
While it is a challenging time, examples of love and generosity can be found. KLiC(pronounced Click) is a non-profit organization that has been helping local families for the last decade. KLiC stands for ‘Keeping Love In Communities’ and that is exactly what it does here in the Basin.
To say 2020 is a year of change might be the understatement of the century. Among them, the yearly traditional “Oh Fudge” event that takes place at the Uintah County Library has had to adjust and go virtual. It has also added a new “Oh Fudge” 2020 Contest to the fun.