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KNEU 1250It’s official. Pelican Lake has been scheduled for rotenone treatment by the Division of Wildlife Resources. The treatment is aimed at removing common carp in order to improve water clarity and start the process of restoring the Pelican Lake fishery. Located about 25 miles southeast of Roosevelt, Pelican Lake has been known as the place to go to catch big bluegill in Utah as well as largemouth bass.
It’s the 22nd year for a much loved and highly anticipated annual fall event. The Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival is going “Back to the Basics” this year and it’s time to be planning your own epic pumpkin display. Held each year on the last Saturday in October, the festival brings Halloween activities and sights for families to enjoy one night each year.
Mirror Lake Highway has been reopened though is still affected by the Mirror Lake Complex Fire. The Mirror Lake Complex Fire, burning towards the High Uintas, is actually two fires: the Murdock Fire and the Slate Fire.
Social media has proven to be a worthwhile tool in assisting law enforcement on investigations. This time it’s the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office using Facebook to seek public information on stolen goods. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies are investigating a case of theft out of Myton. Mounted antlers are pictured with the post. Anyone who may have information pertaining to the case are asked to call the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office at 435-738-2015 or the tip line at 435-738-0196.
Heavy rainfall is expected this week in the Uintah Basin and beyond thanks to Tropical Storm Rosa in the east Pacific and National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for most of Utah. The time period for the heaviest rainfall is expected to be Monday afternoon and evening for southern Utah and Tuesday through early Wednesday for Central and Northern Utah.
The Murdock Fire, located in Summit County in the High Uintas Wilderness, is impacting Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that the Mirror Lake Highway was closed from Murdock Basin Turnoff to Ruth Lake Campground due to the Murdock Fire.
Pony rides and carnival games made the day for kids of all ages on Saturday at the Uintah FFA fundraiser hosted by the Vernal IFA. The event raised funds for the FFA members competing at nationals in Indianapolis at the end of October.
A group of environmentalist organizations has filed a lawsuit targeting a BLM decision to issue oil and gas leases on land near Dinosaur National Monument. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Plaintiffs are listed as Rocky Mountain Wild, National Parks Conservation Association, Center for Biological Diversity, and Wildearth Guardians.
An algae bloom has been sighted in Flaming Gorge in the Lost Dog and Fire Hold areas of the reservoir. The Wyoming Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality issued an advisory and Ashley National Forest is posting warning signs at the entrance locations warning of the dangerous algae bloom. Sweetwater County Health Officer Dr. Stachon reports that highly visible algae blooms are not unusual in still waters this time of year, especially when water temperatures have been high.
One local man is getting some much deserved attention. Jacque Yost has been a long-time substitute teacher at the high school and continually plays a role in most events that happen at Uintah High School. He volunteers to help at the musicals, athletic events, and anything else the school asks of him.
After a six-year environmental review process, Enefit American Oil is welcoming the BLM decision to approve the applications connected to a utility corridor project in Uintah County. The BLM decision issued on Wednesday allows for the extension of utility lines across a small portion of federal land to serve the company’s oil shale project.
Three seats on the Uintah School District’s Board of Education are up for election in November and will appear on the ballots within applicable precincts. In District #1, voters in the Davis, Jensen, and Naples precincts will choose between Harlan “Scoot” Wilkins and Lori Gillman. In District #2, voters in the Ashley and several Vernal precincts will choose between Dave W. Chivers and incumbent candidate Kevin Dickson.