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Biden Disconnect Grows On Topic Of Oil And Gas

Biden Disconnect Grows On Topic Of Oil And Gas

Nov 22, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Biden Administration’s approach to energy continues to be critiqued, especially by supporters of the oil and gas industry. Western Energy Alliance is among those asking questions. “There’s a disconnect in the conservation agenda of this administration,” shares Alliance president Kathleen Sgamma. “The president wants to preserve our nation’s treasured public places yet fails to […]

EvLABS CEO Interview Hits On Uintah School District Electric Bus Award

EvLABS CEO Interview Hits On Uintah School District Electric Bus Award

Nov 18, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

James Lawrence, President and CEO of evLABS in Vernal, visited the Newstalk KVEL studio on Wednesday morning and the recent announcement that electric buses will soon join the fleet of Uintah School District was discussed. It was announced in October that the EPA chose Uintah School District as one of only 2 school districts in […]

evLABS Announces Partnership With ‘The Box Truck Network’

evLABS Announces Partnership With ‘The Box Truck Network’

Nov 17, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

James Lawrence, President and CEO of evLABS in Vernal, visited the Newstalk KVEL studio on Wednesday morning with a significant announcement. evLABS has signed a 5-year exclusive agreement with The Box Truck Network to provide them with both new and repowered electric trucks which will include the Class 6 electric truck called the ‘CurrentT’ and […]

Roosevelt City Council Approves Annexation Request

Roosevelt City Council Approves Annexation Request

Nov 16, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Council approved an annexation request this month. Roosevelt City Planning Commission heard the request from Wyatt Griffith to annex approximately 176 acres from Duchesne County to Roosevelt City, seeking a R-1-10 zone. The Planning Commission asked if the location is within Roosevelt City service areas for City utilities and it was explained that […]

Uintah County Aims To Secure Legislative Funding For Receiving Center

Uintah County Aims To Secure Legislative Funding For Receiving Center

Nov 15, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission approved a contract during Monday’s Commission meeting for consulting and lobbying services focused on public safety matters. The $100,000 dollar contract hires SML Strategic Consulting, LLC to seek funding for Uintah County’s short term and long term public safety goals. Uintah County Attorney Jaymon Thomas explained that funding would be for […]

Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month

Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you have driven up Taylor Mountain Road you have definitely noticed the new smooth ride. The project will be deemed complete this month. Planning on the Taylor Mountain Road project started in 2016 with the Uintah County Road Department and the Forest Service submitting a grant through the FLAP Federal Lands Access Program. The […]

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Record Breaking Grand Total; Awards Charities

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Record Breaking Grand Total; Awards Charities

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an unbelievable night at the Hotel Vernal Haunt celebration dinner where the record breaking grand total raised during the 2022 Haunt was announced and local charities were awarded. This year exceeded last year’s record total of $68,000 with the 2022 Haunt raising $72,000 over 10 nights of frights. Before awarding the charities, event […]

Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help In Identifying Individual

Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help In Identifying Individual

Nov 10, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City Police Department has solicited the public’s help in identifying an individual captured in several photos. The images were shared on social media on Wednesday, stating that the photos are in regards to a retail theft case. The images can be viewed on the Roosevelt City Police Department Facebook page. Anyone with information on […]

Uintah County 2022 General Election Results

Uintah County 2022 General Election Results

Nov 9, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A total of 10,651 ballots were cast as of November 8th in the Uintah County General Election bringing preliminary voter turnout to 61.21 percent. In the Uintah County Commission Seat B race, Sonja Norton received 81.45 percent of the vote over Steven Huber with 18.55 percent of Uintah County votes. The following were on the […]

Election Day Message From Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor

Election Day Message From Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor

Nov 8, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s Election Day and Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans has a message for voters: Do NOT take ballots to the post office. It is too late for that! Instead, completed ballots can be delivered to a ballot box. In Duchesne County, there are ballot boxes at the city buildings in Roosevelt, Myton, Duchesne, Altamont, and […]

Vernal Police Requests Public’s Help In Locating Missing Person

Vernal Police Requests Public’s Help In Locating Missing Person

Nov 7, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Police Department has asked the community to be aware and offer help in finding a missing person. Vernal PD reached out to the public through social media on the evening of November 4th to report that John Collin Catalan was reported missing. Catalan is 36 years old, 6’01”, 275 lbs with black hair and […]