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KNEU 1250Local health and government officials are pleading with the public, particularly in Duchesne County, to take immediate action to stop the spread of COVID-19 as the area experiences a surge of hospitalizations. Duchesne County is currently reporting the highest COVID-19 case rate in the state of Utah and residents are asked to wear masks in public and please stay home if sick.
A press release from Congressman Blake Moore shares that early Thursday morning, the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and many of Congressman Moore’s sponsored provisions were successfully included in the passed legislation.
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to get a close look at a beautifully odd landmark. People from all over the world with an interest in acoustics have found themselves in Rangely, Colorado of all places to check out a 7-story steel water tank that is now used solely for its amazing acoustics.
Once again the COVID-19 Transmission Index reports Duchesne County and Uintah County at the High Transmission Index Level and Daggett County at the Low Level, leaving some community members confused by how the levels are calculated.
A favorite Division of Wildlife Resources event that takes place each year in Daggett County is nearly here. The DWR shared in a press release that in September and October, kokanee salmon — which are a shade of silver most of the year — change to a bright red before they travel up rivers and streams to spawn.
It’s impossible to know what the families of soldiers lost in Afghanistan are experiencing but that isn’t stopping community members from wanting to show their condolences and support. Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover was one of the Marines killed outside the Kabul airport on August 26th. His father, Darin Hoover, is a deputy with the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office.
There’s been a lot of change in Naples City administration but things are finally settling into place with new recruits hired. Mayor Dean Baker provided the update on how things are landing. Naples City has hired Mike Davis as the new City Manager replacing Joshua Bake who accepted a position as the Roosevelt City Manager.
Local health officials visited the KLCY studio during this week’s Give’m Health feature. Uintah Basin Healthcare Chief Nursing Officer Bobby Richardson shared that there’s a huge upswing of COVID-19 and it is overwhelming the system.
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking feedback from the public concerning the ongoing Starvation Reservoir bridge construction. “As the Utah Department of Transportation actively works to repair and preserve the Starvation Reservoir Bridge on U.S. 40 in Duchesne County, communication with the public remains a top priority,” shares UDOT.
A local leader’s inspiration has resulted in a new organization advocating for rural Utah. During a legislative trip out to the Utah Capital, Vernal Chamber Director Joel Brown was having a conversation discussing what more could be done to advocate for rural Utah.
In their monthly update in the Flaming Gorge Gazette newsletter, the Commissioners of Daggett County shared that they have been tirelessly working on many projects for the County that will soon be public knowledge. They thanked the volunteers and participants of the 2021 Tower Rock Run which had a great turnout and beautiful weather.
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to report any sightings of a man who fled on foot following a chase on August 26th. According to the press release, Rio Blanco dispatch received a call from Moffat County Colorado State Patrol reporting that they were in pursuit of a Grey Chevy Impala headed north on Rio Blanco County Road 7.