After months of anticipation, Friday was the amazing day that Naples Auto Sales announced and presented a very deserving Uintah Basin community member with a vehicle as part of a car giveaway. Over 170 applications were received between the middle of April and May...
Month: July 2023
Delyle Leo Giles
Funeral services for Delyle L. "Dee" Giles, age 67 of Hanna, the husband of Kathy Giles, will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Tabiona Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 10:45...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Golf Classic Raises Money for Brody’s Fund
Every year, Uintah Basin Medical Center holds the Golf Classic tournament for a very good cause. The event is known for prizes on every hole, great registration prizes, delicious food, and a ticket-worthy raffle. There were hole-in-one contests on every par three,...
Representative John Curtis Advances Three Bills on Public Lands
In the last two weeks, U.S. Representative John Cutris has overseen the advancement of three bills that are looking at asserting local control over public lands. He was first elected in 2017 and has sponsored 13 bills that relate to the use of public lands. The three...
Girl Scout Troop Donates To Vernal Advocate Program
A local Girl Scout Troop is using their cookie sales money for more than just their annual events and activities. Troop 256 found a way to also give back to the community in a very important way. “The girls, led by troop leaders Krista, Dorriane, Jessica and Erica,...
Rifle Police Department Alert Public Of Search For Wanted Felon
Rifle Police Department is encouraging the public to stay alert as the search continues for a wanted felon. At around 4pm on July 5th, Garfield County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to make contact with an individual with felony arrest warrants for a violent...
Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Sends One To Hospital
One person was life flighted in serious condition after an accident on Highway 40 in Duchesne County on Wednesday morning. Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred at 11:43am at milepost 106 just north of Myton. A white Kenworth...
2023 Esquire RV Country Showdown
It was a sentimental night of music and nostalgia at the longest running talent competition in the Uintah Basin on Wednesday evening. The 42nd Annual Country Showdown was a culmination of hard work and talent and brought country music and the people of the basin...
Roosevelt City Raises Beautiful Large Flag Overlooking Memorial Park
Roosevelt City’s Independence Day celebration had a great turnout and among the memorable events was the raising of a beautiful American flag overlooking Roosevelt’s Memorial Park. The massive 30 by 60 foot flag was raised over 120 feet in the air on a new flagpole on...
Dinosaurland FreedomFest Enjoys Another Year Of Success
Through the combined efforts of Vernal City, Uintah County Travel and Tourism, Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce, Uintah Special Service District 1, and numerous local businesses and individuals, this year's Dinosaurland FreedomFest was a success. FreedomFest Chairman...










