Service In Action: Vernal/Roosevelt Area Missionaries Offer Free Car Wash
While there may be frustrating circumstances at this time, there are still plenty in our community finding ways to serve and lighten the load of others.
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Cottonwood Fire Burning on Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge Ranger District
A wildfire has been reported in the Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge Ranger District.
Community Comes Alive With 16th Annual ‘Alive After Five’ Competition
16 contestants performed their hearts out last night at the opening of this year’s Alive After Five singing competition on the community stage outside the Uintah County Library.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Urges Community to Wear Masks
Ashley Regional Medical Center issued a press release on Thursday urging the community to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas to help stop the spread of COVID-19 where social distancing is difficult.
COVID-19 Testing Location in Vernal Moved to Basin Clinic Urgent Care
TriCounty Health Department announced Thursday that the Vernal Test Utah COVID-19 testing location has been moved from the health department to Uintah Basin Healthcare’s Basin Clinic Urgent Care in Vernal.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Offers Fish Release Tips
There is some great fishing to be had in the Uintah Basin. In fact, there are multiple contests and fishing derbies hosted in the area throughout the year. Well the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a few tips for those that are catching and releasing.
Identity Released of Deceased Swimmer Who Helped Save Child Struggling In Water at Red Fleet Reservoir
Utah State Parks & Recreation has shared the identity of the swimmer whose body was recovered from Red Fleet Reservoir on Wednesday night.
Body of Missing Swimmer Recovered From Red Fleet Reservoir
**UPDATE** Body of 34-year-old missing swimmer has been recovered and officials are still in the process of ensuring all family members have been notified before releasing the identity.
Favorable Weather Helps Direct Attack on Allen Fire
Progress is being made on the Allen Fire in Daggett County. Utah Fire Info provided an update on Wednesday evening stating that crews fighting the Allen Fire in Daggett County took advantage of more favorable weather conditions to launch a direct attack on the fire with support from two helicopters.
Fire Restrictions Announced in Western Colorado Counties
Western Colorado is doing what they can to prevent wildfires as dangerous conditions continue. Rio Blanco and Moffat County have both announced that Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect on July 15th for their county.
Update to Highway 40 Construction Near Strawberry Reservoir
Construction on Highway 40 in the Strawberry Valley has seen an installation of wildlife crossing, extension of the Strawberry River box culvert, and roadway reconstruction among other things. The Utah Department of Transportation has resumed construction on Highway 40 between Daniel Summit and milepost 46.
Spend a Friday with Ashley National Forest
Not sure what to do with a free Friday? Ashley National Forest has several events that take place on Fridays going into August. There is a John Wesley Powell and the Green River commemorate tour. Join Ashley National Forest interpretive staff to learn about the scientific explorer’s contributions to the west.