DWR Reminds Hunters To Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms
The Utah Division of Water Quality will stop monitoring for Harmful Algal Blooms at the end of the month but that does not mean the danger is gone.
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Vernal Holly Days Festival Back With Full Event Plans
A favorite local event is back and restored to its usual flare. As always, this year’s Holly Days Festival will be held the day after Thanksgiving in Vernal.
Uintah County Commissioners Discuss Cares Act Funding In Radio Interview
Uintah County Commissioner Bill Stringer and Commissioner Bart Haslem visited the KVEL Newstalk radio studio on Thursday for an interview focused on the recent audit released by the State Auditors Office. The use of Cares Act funding was among the many topics discussed during the hour-long interview.
Construction on New Roosevelt Library Making Progress
While it may not be obvious, construction work on the new Roosevelt library is well underway and national supply chain issues have not affected the project so far. Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley (Mock-Lee) shares that crews have been busy working on the foundation and utilities.
‘The Curious Savage’ Overcomes Hiccup; Is Loved By Audiences
There are many moving parts when putting on a play and plenty of unpredictable things can happen. Add in a global pandemic and it’s quite a miracle that any production gets off the ground. Bad luck and bad timing meant one of the characters in Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s production of ‘The Curious Savage’ would miss the entire run of the show due to being in quarantine.
COVID-19 Transmission Index and Update (10/21-10/27)
As of Thursday, October 21st, TriCounty Health Department reported 8,086 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date, an increase of 23 new cases from the day before and reaching a total of 64 deaths to date. According to Thursday’s data, there are currently 690 active cases which continues the downward trend from last week which reported 857.
2021 Rifle Deer Hunt Underway; Hunters Asked To Stop At CWD Check Stations
October 23rd is the first day of the 2021 rifle deer hunt which will end on Saturday, October 31st. As hunters get their deer, wildlife officials ask that they take a moment to stop at the CWD check stations for a quick test.
Inmate Who Escaped Custody in Rock Spring Now Back In Custody
An escaped inmate had people and law enforcement on the lookout throughout the region after escaping police custody in Sweetwater County on Tuesday. 29-year-old John L. Ortega was being transported by private inmate transport vehicle from California to Cheyenne when he managed to slip his restraints and run while at a rest stop in Rock Springs.
UDOT Construction Update For Vernal Main Street and 500 North/500 West
If you were a bit surprised to see construction crews back on Highway 40 in Vernal you weren’t alone but don’t worry. The extensive construction as part of the storm drain project truly is complete and the return of crews this week is just some finishing work. UDOT representative Geoff Dupaix explains that crews are lining the new pipes under the road.
Duchesne County Library Awarded For Exemplary Service During Pandemic
A local library has received some much deserved recognition. During the Utah Public Library Director’s Summit held in Park City last week, the Duchesne County Library was recognized for ‘Exemplary Service During The COVID-19 Pandemic’ and no, this wasn’t an award handed out lightly.
University of Utah Football Celebrates 8th Annual “Ute Proud” Game
The Ute Tribe was honored at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. University of Utah football had a comeback win over the Arizona Wildcats 35 – 21 during the annual “Ute Proud” game. Players wore a special white helmet for the occasion.
Ashley Regional To Host Holly Days Christmas Charity Village
It’s not too soon to start thinking about Christmas with Vernal’s Annual Holly Days just one month away! This year, Ashley Regional Medical Center is adding a new event to the local tradition by hosting a Christmas Charity Village and they are inviting community members and local businesses to join in on building displays and village houses.