Ashley National Forest Announces Fire Restrictions
Ashley National Forest has announced that starting on Friday, June 18th the following fire restrictions will be in place due to the extremely dry conditions and the current forecasted weather.
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Ute Tribe Holding Pet Round Up Today
The Humane Society of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe Fish and Wildlife and the Ute Indian Housing Authority are coordinating efforts to host a Pet Round-up Event.
Flaming Gorge Hiking Club Going to Leona Springs
Flaming Gorge has many areas worth exploring and that is exactly what the Flaming Gorge Hiking Club is all about.
Roosevelt City Gives Shout Out for Service at Constitution Park
To say it is hot outside might be too obvious. However, record breaking temperatures are not stopping the service minded.
TriCounty Health Director on COVID-19 Spike
The Director of TriCounty Health continues to educate the public on the latest with COVID-19 and unfortunately it’s not great news this week. Director Kirk Benge visited the 105.5 Eagle Country studio on Tuesday and shared that there has been 108 new cases locally in the last week.
Vernal City Manager on Water Conservation During Drought
In the midst of the severe drought, Vernal City is looking for ways to be smart with water use. Recognizing that there is decreasing water availability, Vernal City has made arrangements to use well water from under City Hall to water the flowers on Main Street starting in July.
Rio Blanco County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Rio Blanco County in Colorado is the latest to announce a Fire Restriction Order: Pursuant to Rio Blanco County Resolution 2019-06 the following acts are prohibited in Rio Blanco County. 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except within agency-provided fire grates at developed recreation sites. 2.
Big Cash and Prizes Possible During ‘Fishing With The Fox’
A favorite annual summer fishing event could pay off in a big way for those that participate. ‘Fishing with the Fox’ is a partnership with Evans Family Media’s 98.5 The Fox and the Utah Division of Natural Resources that aims to promote fishing on our local lakes and reservoirs.
Deputy Kori Reed Named Duchesne County Employee of the Month
Duchesne County Deputy Kori Reed was honored for his service to Duchesne County and the sheriff's office at this week’s County Commission meeting. The Sheriff’s Office shares that Reed began working for Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office in May of 2019 as a reserve Corrections officer.
Uintah Basin Sheriffs Join in Pledge to Protect Constitutional Rights
Uintah Basin Sheriffs have joined a larger cause that pledges to protect the Second Amendment and other Constitutional rights. The Utah Sheriffs’ Association issued a press release this month which states that the pledge is prompted by increasing public concern to safeguard constitutional rights.
Progress Being Made on Bear Fire; Travelers Reminded to Slow Down
Containment is creeping in the right direction on the Bear Fire in Carbon County. According to the Monday update, the lightning-caused fire reached 14 percent containment and 10,932 acres. “Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to get good work done overnight,” shares the report.
Rep. Moore Leads Call for Military Arsenals and Depots in Infrastructure Package
As the Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, Representative Blake Moore is leading the call for the military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package.