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KNEU 1250U.S. Marshals caught up to a Moffat County man on the run. Craig Press reports that Moffat County resident Rick Barnes had a bench warrant out for his failure to file a consent of surety in early July. Hewas previously arrested August 6th, 2019 on felony charges of sexual assault, and sexual as sault on a child by one in a position of trust, and struck a plea deal.
Multiple wildfires have definitely put smoke into the air of the Uintah Basin and its effects could be far reaching. Doctor Cheryl Pirozzi, a pulmonologist at the University of Utah, has warned that the smoke from the fires could increase risk of lung infections, including COVID-19.
Senator Ron Winterton addressed a variety of current topics on the Newstalk AM 920 104.5 FM radio forum on Monday evening. When asked about the rumor that the Governor can withhold funding from schools that do not enforce his mask mandate, Winterton shared that that was never part of the discussions of the state appropriations committee which he serves on and that the Governor is not who issues the funding, that’s the legislature’s job.
In an effort to help local businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vernal Chamber of Commerce released some updates and information about a few grants that could be helpful.
Being a parent can be difficult. For all parents/caregivers and any adult who wants to gain more parenting skills there is a free course titled “Parenting the Love and Logic Way”. There will be different topics once a week over a 6 week course.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, hospital organizations need to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. The Uintah Basin Healthcare assessment showcases what the community perceives as top health concerns.
Uintah School District announced over the weekend that two cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Discovery Elementary School. The first positive case was announced on Friday stating that the District was working closely with the TriCounty Health Department to ensure that anyone who had direct, prolonged contact with the individual was notified.
Roosevelt City Mayor JR Bird shed light last week on the misinformation circulating about the investigation at the Roosevelt Animal Shelter. First, Mayor Bird explained that the current investigation was necessary to determine if the relationship between the shelter and a local rescue violated Utah State Code and what corrections may need to be made moving forward.
Learning new job skills can make all the difference for prison and jail inmates about to be released and a program at the Duchesne County Jail is proving to be a cut above the rest thanks to its amazing instructor. UBTech’s Residential Construction program taught by Ken Pugh teaches inmates the construction trades by building actual homes that then become the homes of Uintah Basin low-income residents.
TriCounty Health Department has addressed the rumor that a local business had to close due to COVID-19 exposures. “These rumors are only rumors and have no merit,” shares TriCounty Health.
There has been many fires in the High Uinta wilderness area with continued activity over the weekend. The Center Creek Trail fire has increased by 35 acres to 80 acres moving in a North and East movement. This has led to a closure order for the Yellowstone Trail from the junction with the Swift Creek Trail to the Trail 058 junction.
Thousands enjoyed the three days of ballooning fun that made up Dinah ”SOAR” Days in Vernal over the weekend. People all over the valley watched the balloons in the morning from their yards or other vantage points and some even received the surprise of a balloon landing in fields next to their homes.