As we work to be safer on the roads, the Utah Department of Public Safety reminds us that drowsy driving kills and is very preventable. In 2021, there were 684 deaths that resulted from drowsy driving related crashes. These crashes occur most frequently between...
Evans Family Media invites all to tune into Newstalk KVEL on Monday at 5:00pm for an interview on the status of the Uinta Basin Railway. The discussion will include consequences of the federal appeals court ruling, options available to project managers going forward,...
While change is expected as a remodeling project approaches for Uintah County’s Western Park, some community members are pushing back concerning the removal of nostalgic items from the main building’s long hallway. The items honoring Chad Bedell and Lane Frost are...
The view of hot air balloons that will paint the sky this weekend will provide a major dose of cuteness with the introduction of a local pilot’s new specialty balloon. The massive Baby T-Rex balloon is fresh from the world class Kubicek factory overseas and pilot Rex...
The start of a new school year is exciting and adds plenty of new reasons to be safe while behind the wheel. School Resource Officer Orion Young visited the Evans Family Media studio this week with a reminder for everyone in a rush in the morning to slow down and pay...
The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office opened a 30-day public protest period on Wednesday to receive public input on a Uintah County oil and gas parcel that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. This period follows the scoping of 13 parcels encompassing...
Water was a hot topic at the City/County meeting on Wednesday in Vernal as the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District presented their water study findings. In March, the District announced that all new connections were suspended for 6 months as the...
Funeral services for Lyle Taylor, age 94, of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday August 26, 2023 at 12 noon at the Rockpoint Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2575 North 1500 West. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6-8pm at the...
Graveside services for Ray Hardinger, age 88 of Vernal, the husband of Lela Hardinger, will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday 10:45-11:45am at the Phillips Ashley...
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Uinta Basin Railway was issued in 2021 and environmental lawsuits soon followed. The Surface Transportation Board stated in their decision that as with other rail projects, the Uinta Basin Railway is likely to produce...