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Weather Helps Hard Work Of Firefighters On Sunny Cove Fire

Weather Helps Hard Work Of Firefighters On Sunny Cove Fire

Jul 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Fortunate weather added to the hard work of firefighters on the Sunny Cove Fire on Tuesday for positive results. The report on Tuesday evening shared that they were able to gain 20 percent containment. Incident Commander Richard Howe stated, “Firefighters took full advantage of the weather today, which reduced fire behavior, to make some great […]

Uintah Recreation Dives Into World Of Pickleball With New Courts

Uintah Recreation Dives Into World Of Pickleball With New Courts

Jul 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the new pickleball courts now open at Independence Park were the brainchild of Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion, Uintah Recreation is in charge of the facilities. Of the many contributors, Uintah County’s Special Service District 1 contributed the highest dollar amount to the project and now is in charge of managing and maintaining the […]

Duchesne County Man Arrested After Shooting Friend During Argument

Duchesne County Man Arrested After Shooting Friend During Argument

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An arrest occurred after Duchesne County deputies responded to a report of gunshots at a location in Fruitland. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived on July 16th to find 28-year-old Robert Trent Cooper and his girlfriend along with a man with a gunshot wound to the left forearm. The initial report told […]

Documentary Film Night at Uintah County Library

Documentary Film Night at Uintah County Library

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Mountain biking has a big following in the Uintah Basin. As a sport and hobby it is only gaining in popularity. The Uintah County Library is hosting a documentary film night this week all about mountain bikes and their history. ‘Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bikes’ uses archival footage, photographs and interviews to tell the […]

Tips to Be Safe in the Heat

Tips to Be Safe in the Heat

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local National Weather Service has some great tips to stay safe as the temperatures keep setting records. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; that can occur with even a short period of exposure. To […]

Utah Division of Water Resources Gives Update

Utah Division of Water Resources Gives Update

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Water Resources recently released a Utah Water Condition Update. As of the beginning of July, the state’s water supply is still benefiting from the stellar winter as the gradual melt off has helped replenish water reserves. Utah has received 137% of normal precipitation, compared to last year which saw precipitation to […]

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews will continue to battle the Sunny Cove Fire in Daggett County today. The fire was discovered at 3:26pm on Monday just south of Mustang Ridge Campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It was initially reported at 5 acres and zero percent containment and was announced the fire was caused by lightning. The Mustang Ridge Campground […]

Roosevelt City Updating Municipal Codes; Seeks Community Input

Roosevelt City Updating Municipal Codes; Seeks Community Input

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City is updating its Municipal Codes and community input is needed. Roosevelt City shared last week that they have hired consultants to work with the City Council and the administrative staff to review the codes and propose revisions. Proposed changes to the code are intended to: Make the language more plain/ understandable; Bring the code […]