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KNEU 1250Uintah County sponsors a Free Landfill Week each spring and this year is no different. “This offers a full week and two weekends to get yards cleaned up and debris taken to the landfill with no cost to residents,” shares Uintah County. “Residents can do their part by simply cleaning up around their own property or by cleaning up around our community.
Several areas at and around Flaming Gorge Reservoir will be closed starting today. According to an announcement Wednesday evening, Ashley National Forest has decided to close the State Line Cove Area for up to 14 days beginning April 9th due to increased use within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in Daggett County.
On Thursday morning, TriCounty Health Department reported 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their Situational Update page on www.tricountyhealth.com.
TriCounty Health Department (TCHD) is only releasing county location information on positive COVID-19 cases at this time.
Stewart’s Marketplace in Roosevelt is answering questions head on after they confirmed that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
US-191 in Daggett County was closed for several hours on Wednesday following a crash. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a garbage truck traveling south at Mile Marker 390 went off the road and tipped onto its side, spilling trash onto the road.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced on Monday that they have promoted Kristie Keel to be director of the medical/surgical and intensive care units. Kristie Keel is a registered nurse and has been for over twenty years in a variety of specialties.
An important Vernal City project is now underway. Vernal City shared on Tuesday evening that work has begun to install a storm drain bypass at Main Street from 600 West to the green dinosaur. The project will also include replacement of a section of corroded storm drain pipe between 800 West and 700 West.
Law enforcement agencies are warning locals about text and phone scams. Among the most recent shared comes from the Utah Department of Public Safety stating that the IRS will not call, email or text individuals asking for information as they process stimulus checks. Be alert for scammers texting or calling to verify Social Security Numbers and bank account information.
Local golf courses are providing locals with a much welcome outing during this time of spending more time at home. Dinaland Golf Course is open with the following guidelines shared on March 28th. The course is open to Tri-County residents only and requires a tee time (no walk-ons allowed).
TriCounty Health Department is reporting 6 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their Situational Update page on www.tricountyhealth.com.
Small businesses throughout the community make countless donations throughout the year for local worthy causes and the Rotary Club of Vernal feels it's time to turn the tables and help these businesses at this difficult time in the local economy. Using their own funds, the Rotary Club is purchasing $8,000 dollars in gift certificates from local businesses that will be the prizes in an 8 week contest to encourage the community to shop local.