Slough Canyon Fire More Than Triples In Size Over Weekend
The Slough Canyon Fire more than tripled in size over the weekend. The fire was mapped on Saturday around noon at 810 acres but is now listed at 3000 acres and 0% contained.
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Look To The Sky For Dinah SOAR Days
Uintah County is home to Utah’s biggest hot air balloon festival and the fun arrives this weekend. It runs Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th.
Town Of Rangely Announces Stage 3 Water Restrictions
The Town of Rangely, Colorado has announced Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Also, due to the severe water shortage in the White River, the Town of Rangely is adjusting the outdoor watering schedule.
Auditions Invited For New Season Of Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra
A new season is getting underway for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and talented young string musicians are invited to audition. For audition information, email ubycomusic@gmail.com.
Slough Canyon Fire Estimated At 536 Acres, 0% Contained
Smoke from the lightning-caused Slough Canyon Fire is visible in the Uintah Basin. The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands.
Zane Fire Burning In Remote Area Of Uintah County
A new wildfire is burning in Uintah County in a remote area of the Book Cliffs. Utah Fire Info shared that the Zane Fire was discovered on Wednesday afternoon on McCook Ridge burning on Bureau of Land Management land.
Uintah High English Teacher Receives Excellence In Education Award
A Uintah High School English teacher has been selected as an Excellence in Education award winner by the Utah Education Association. Amanda Muffler will be recognized at the UEA Banterra Bank Superstars in Education Awards Banquet.
TriCounty Health Offers Back To School Pedestrian Safety Tips
School is back in session across the Uintah Basin and TriCounty Health Department is encouraging parents and guardians to review pedestrian safety with their children for safe travel to and from school. Use crosswalks and sidewalks!
Ute Tribe Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting
The Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee hosted a meeting between the Large Treaty Tribes Coalition earlier this month with the meeting taking place in Fort Hall, Idaho.
‘One Last Hot Day!’ With Near Record Temperatures Expected
National Weather Service has made perhaps the most exciting announcement of the summer: the high heat is nearly over. Today, August 21st, has been labeled “One Last Hot Day!”
Harmful Algal Blooms Present At Calder Reservoir And Matt Warner Reservoir
TriCounty Health Department has announced that Harmful Algal Blooms are present in two waterbodies in northeastern Utah. HABs at Calder Reservoir and Matt Warner Reservoir can make humans and animals sick.
‘The Secret Of Skinwalker Ranch’ Approved For Film Incentives
The Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development’s approval of three new productions for state film incentives. Season 8 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch is one of them.