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KNEU 1250While Roosevelt City itself does not host a parade for the 4th of July holiday, they still stay busy celebrating! Roosevelt City started the tradition of hosting the Redmud Run back in 2013 and the event continues to grow in popularity, drawing visitors to Roosevelt as a fun, unique way to kick off the holiday.
Friends Against Family Violence issued a press release this week sharing that on June 16th, the Rotary Club of Vernal put the final touches on two garden boxes at the Friends Against Family Violence Domestic Violence Shelter.
The Horsecorn Fire on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation saw no increase in size on Tuesday and stayed at 662 acres.
Prompted by an incident in the Vernal area, the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding citizens across the state that it is illegal to keep wildlife as pets. “It is illegal to hold any protected wildlife captive in Utah,” shares the DWR.
This was the first year that UBTech had student Ambassadors. The program was implemented to offer students additional opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and networking skills. As Ambassadors, UBTech students become the face of the college by sharing their stories, mentoring peers, and recruiting potential students.
The BIA Forestry and Wildland Fire agency provided an update on June 21st with information on the “Horsecorn Fire” on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation 60 miles south/southwest of Vernal. As of Monday, the Horsecorn Fire was mapped at 662 acres burning in pinyon-juniper, sagebrush and grass.
BLM Colorado Fire provided an update on the West Fire on Monday at 5:00pm. The lightning caused West Fire in the Northwest corner of Moffat County has burned 2,403 acres.
Uintah Basin residents traveling to the Grand Junction area better pay attention.
Crews on the Bear Fire in Carbon County continue to make progress. As of the Monday update, containment had reached 93 percent with acreage remaining at 12,170 acres. Small areas of uncontained line remain on the southeast and southwest corners of the fire.
UDOT has provided an update on the Starvation Bridge project on Highway 40. Crews are finishing up the outside wall on the south side of the bridge and will be transitioning to the north. Be prepared for some new traffic patterns as the crews make the shift.
Safety continues to be emphasized as fire and fireworks restrictions continue to be announced. Uintah Recreation District has joined in with an important announcement. “Due to extreme drought conditions and high fire danger, Uintah Recreation District is asking all Uintah County residents to use extreme caution when using residential fireworks,” shares Uintah Recreation District.
Oh the places we’ll go! For youth in the community this can include a trip to Vernal Theatre: Live to audition for Seussical the Musical Junior. All roles are open to those 8 to 16 years of age. If interested, prepare to sing no longer then 60 seconds in a Broadway style.