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John Curtis Enters Race For Utah’s U.S. Senate Seat

John Curtis Enters Race For Utah’s U.S. Senate Seat

Jan 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Congressman John Curtis has announced that he has entered the race for Utah’s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney. With a high approval rating, Congressman John Curtis’s reelection to Utah’s District 3 race was highly likely so why change races? Curtis gave an interview with Evans Family Media this week explaining that his […]

State Flag Petition Drive To Be Held In Vernal January 18th

State Flag Petition Drive To Be Held In Vernal January 18th

Jan 4, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Those seeking to have the decision of changing the Utah flag placed on the ballot are continuing their pursuit and are having a flag petition drive in Vernal this month. Local Jeff Shoell is part of a network of Utahns gathering signatures that believe Utahns, whether they love the new flag or hate it, should […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Announces 2024 New Year’s Baby

Uintah Basin Healthcare Announces 2024 New Year’s Baby

Jan 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Bringing a newborn baby into the world is always an exciting time but there’s something about being the first newborn of a new year that is cause for extra celebration. Uintah Basin Healthcare announced on Tuesday the arrival of the UBMC New Year’s Baby, a beautiful baby girl named Evelynn Kathleen Swasey. Evelynn’s proud parents […]

Daggett County Commission And Daggett County School District Update

Daggett County Commission And Daggett County School District Update

Jan 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The latest Daggett County Fence Post included a report from the Daggett County Commissioners. The Commissioners shared that construction on the walking and biking trail should begin in late spring of 2024 and that the efforts for a ski resort are also seeing progress. Commissioners also congratulated Kathi Knight for winning the election for Mayor […]

Give’m Health: Building A Healthy Lifestyle In 2024

Give’m Health: Building A Healthy Lifestyle In 2024

Jan 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department wants all to have a great 2024 with healthy lifestyle changes. Health Educator Daniel Jackson visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to encourage the community in their individualized goals toward improved personal health. How do you reduce the friction between you and a challenging healthy habit? Jackson says the key […]

A New Year Means New Shows At Vernal Theatre Live

A New Year Means New Shows At Vernal Theatre Live

Jan 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Theatre Live is ready to hit the ground running in 2024 with new productions. ‘Silent Sky’ opens on January 12th and runs through January 20th. The production tells the incredible true story of Henrietta Leavitt and a team of “lady astronomers”. The February production is a musical version of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ that runs February […]

Police Chief Clarifies Connection Between Uintah County Deaths

Police Chief Clarifies Connection Between Uintah County Deaths

Jan 3, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning a tragedy that occurred on Sunday that resulted in the deaths of a mother and son in Uintah County and a local Chief of Police has clarified what is believed to have occurred. Naples Police Chief Nathan Simper shared with KSL news on Monday that investigators believe that Mark Bingham pulled […]

Interviews With Rep. John Curtis And Rod Bird Jr. Airing Tonight On KVEL

Interviews With Rep. John Curtis And Rod Bird Jr. Airing Tonight On KVEL

Jan 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Don’t miss the opportunity today to tune in for two interviews with candidates of local interest in the upcoming election. U.S. Representative John Curtis currently represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes much of northeastern Utah. An interview with Congressman Curtis will air tomorrow January, 3 at 5:00 on Newstalk KVEL AM 920 and 104.5 […]

Where Does This Mellow Winter Rank In Warmest Uintah Basin Winters?

Where Does This Mellow Winter Rank In Warmest Uintah Basin Winters?

Jan 2, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

2023 ended with mellow weather for northeastern Utah but where does it rank? The average temperature ratings from the National Centers for Environmental Information help paint that picture. The most recent data reports that Duchesne County is experiencing its 14th warmest winter since 1895. This is trending since last summer when temperatures were at the […]