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KNEU 1250Ashley National Forest announced Wednesday the closure of Rock Creek Road due to debris flow and work to clear it will begin once the rain stops. “Under current conditions and with more rain expected it poses a safety hazard for equipment operators to begin at this time,” shared the announcement.
Uintah-Ouray Indian Health Services issued an announcement this week to the public: If you enter any of the Fort Duchesne Indian Health Services buildings, you must wear a mask the entire time you are in an IHS building. The only time it may be removed is during an examination when your mask is in the way.
Uintah Basin Healthcare continues to urge the community to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously as cases continue to spike in the Uintah Basin.
It’s not too early to think about Chukar populations ahead of the upland game hunt this Fall. Biologists estimate that chukar populations are similar to last year in northern Utah, but they have decreased in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the state, due to dry conditions.
Moffat County Commissioners are stopping plans to turn the old Furniture Galley into a homeless shelter after learning the funding from the CARES Act limits their control over the shelter. According to a report in the Craig Press, the Commissioners met Tuesday and approved sending a letter regarding their concerns.
It's going to be an active couple of days in the forecast with monsoon moisture returning to the area. National Weather Service reports that an approaching Pacific Northwest low pressure system and monsoonal moisture will produce cooler temperatures, widespread thunderstorms, and showers. “Expect gusty winds, heavy rain, and localized flooding with these storms.
The local Special Olympics ‘Walk for Inclusion’ held last week was a success. The walk was held August 12th at the Naples City Park and had around 50 Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, and Special Olympics supporters in attendance.
TriCounty Health Department is extending their thanks for the efforts made locally to provide the public with information and support as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In a press release issued on Monday, TriCounty Health pointed to Davis Food and Drug as an example of following CDC guidelines and joining the mission of providing information, offering vaccination services, and promoting overall health.
Uintah School District wants the public to know it still has funds available to help provide broadband internet access for students enrolled in district programs who do not otherwise have broadband internet at home or do not have adequate broadband internet speeds at home.
DWR Fisheries Biologist Ryan Mosley had some excellent help last week on Flaming Gorge Reservoir while performing night trawls. Thanks to a partnership between the Forest Service and Utah State University, Utah Conservation Corps members, like Hunter Gahley, are able to work in Forest Service positions during the busy summer season.
A trip to Dinosaur National Monument is special no matter who you are but one family this week had the added bonus of connecting with their roots while there. Multiple generations of the Iverson family enjoyed a visit to the Monument and were able to take pictures in the same locations as historic photos of Earl Douglass over 100 years later.
“The time to prepare is NOW.” This is the straight forward message of Uintah County Emergency Management shared on Monday. “Storms are in the forecast for this week that could bring heavy rain and possible flooding,” shares the announcement.