Vernal City Report Made At Vernal Chamber Meeting
Vernal City Communications Coordinator Katie Flaniken made an interesting presentation with an overview of recent events and a thank you to volunteers that help brighten life in Vernal City.
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Zebra Mussel DNA Detected In Utah Portions Of Colorado River
Boaters are urged to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species after fragments of zebra mussel DNA were recently detected in the Colorado River in Utah for the first time.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is the latest agency to issue a scam alert having recently investigated multiple fraud cases involving scammers impersonating banks
BLM Approves Up To 12 Gas Wells At Knight Well Pad In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved new gas wells in Uintah County, authorizing the applicant, Anschutz Exploration Corporation, to horizontally drill gas wells from the Knight Well Pad.
Duchesne County Quarter Horse Filly Euthanized Due To West Nile Virus
A case of equine West Nile Virus has ended in euthanization in northeastern Utah. A yearling Quarter Horse filly in Duchesne County started showing clinical signs of West Nile Virus on August 15th.
Matt Tate: Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Recipient
Matt Tate is the recipient of this quarter’s Vernal Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Public Service Award. Through Santa’s Angels, Matt and his family have spent 24 years helping make Christmas brighter for local families in need.
‘Voices & Votes’ Smithsonian Exhibit On Display At Museum Of Uintah County
The ‘Voices & Votes: Democracy in America’ display is traveling to five Utah communities over the next year with the display currently at the Museum of Uintah County through October 17th.
Near-Total Eclipse of the Moon This Thursday
Utahns missed out on the August total eclipse of the Sun and clouds covered February's total eclipse of the Moon but, if circumstances align, folks in the Uintah Basin will have the chance to view a near-total eclipse of the Moon this Thursday night.
DWR: Drought Means Additional Permits Approved
Due to the current extreme drought conditions in Utah the Utah Wildlife Board approved some additional antlerless elk permits during a public meeting last week.
Lapoint House Fire Under Investigation
A home in Lapoint is likely a total loss after a fire. According to Lapoint/Tridell Fire Chief Tyler McKee, the call came in of a structure fire on 8500 East in Lapoint on Sunday at 10:14pm.
Bison In Book Cliffs Experience Significant Die Off In July And August
Bison in the Book Cliffs experienced a significant die-off event during the end of July and the beginning of August. The recent deaths reduced the adult bison population in the Bitter Creek area by almost 40%.
Stage 2 Fire Restriction Orders Rescinded; Stage 1 Restrictions Remain In Place
As of August 21st, Stage 2 Fire Restriction Orders have been rescinded for Uintah, Daggett, Duchesne, and Wasatch counties. Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in place.