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Give’m Health: Diabetes Prevention Classes Starting Up

Give’m Health: Diabetes Prevention Classes Starting Up

Sep 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and are looking for a route to a healthier you, TriCounty Health Department is ready to help. Another round of their Diabetes Prevention Program is starting up officially next week but an Introductory Session is happening today at TriCounty Health’s Vernal location that will […]

Click It Or Ticket Urges Car Seat Safety

Click It Or Ticket Urges Car Seat Safety

Sep 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Click It Or Ticket Utah has a message it wants to reach every corner of the state, including the Uintah Basin. Nationwide, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injuries and deaths for children ages 0 to 14 and properly used car seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71 percent […]

Another Semi Crashes On Highway 191 North Of Vernal

Another Semi Crashes On Highway 191 North Of Vernal

Sep 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Another crash involving a semi happened on Highway 191 north of Vernal. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a blue Peterbilt semi was traveling southbound on 191 at mile marker 366 when it overturned onto a side as it came around a curve. The crash happened on September 15th at 8:17am. The driver and passenger in […]

UBTech Announces New Partnership With Coyote Tanks

UBTech Announces New Partnership With Coyote Tanks

Sep 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Coyote Tanks and UBTech have announced a partnership to support welding students as well as workforce development. Coyote Tanks is a welding fabrication company headquartered in Vernal since 2011 that produces storage tanks for the oil and gas industry along with associated components such as stairs, walkways, and tank heaters. According to the press release […]

Local Hospital Shares Level 4 Trauma Designation

Local Hospital Shares Level 4 Trauma Designation

Sep 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center shared with the community this week what it means to be a Level 4 Trauma designated facility. There are categories that define national standards for trauma care in hospitals. Categorization is unique to both Adult and Pediatric facilities. Trauma Center designation is a process outlined and developed at a state or […]

DWR Officers Highlight the Most Common Wildlife Violations in Utah

DWR Officers Highlight the Most Common Wildlife Violations in Utah

Sep 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officers are getting serious about hunters getting educated before heading out. One common mistake they often see is someone killing wildlife without a valid permit or fishing on an expired license. This occurs when people neglect to carefully check their licenses and permits before heading into the field. DWR Captain […]

Roosevelt Mayor Announces Run For Romney’s U.S. Senate Seat

Roosevelt Mayor Announces Run For Romney’s U.S. Senate Seat

Sep 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Mayor has joined the race for Mitt Romney’s U.S. Senate seat. Rod Bird Jr. made the announcement on Monday just 6 days after Romney’s announcement that he will not seek reelection. Bird kicked off his campaign with a website that explains who he is and what he believes. At the top of […]

Employment Update From Department Of Workforce Services

Employment Update From Department Of Workforce Services

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employmentfor August 2023 increased an estimated 2.5% over the last year, with the state’s economyadding a cumulative 41,400 jobs since August 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at1,725,100. In Daggett County, employment came in at 512 which is barely down fromone year ago at 514. […]

Former Green River URA Director Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Theft

Former Green River URA Director Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Theft

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was disappointing for many in the region when it was announced in the spring thatFlaming Gorge Days in Green River, Wyoming had been canceled due to mismanagedfunds. The former Green River Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency Administrator waseventually charged for allegedly stealing the funds, charges that 49-year-old JenniferNicole Melvin entered pleas of Not Guilty for […]

GeekWire Publisher’s Worst Butt-Dial Experience At Dinosaur National Monument

GeekWire Publisher’s Worst Butt-Dial Experience At Dinosaur National Monument

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thousands of people have magical experiences at Dinosaur National Monument eachyear, including rafting trips down the Yampa and Green Rivers. John Cook, co-founderand publisher of national tech news site GeekWire, added to the list of those experiencesin an article published on the site on September 14th, unfortunately about the worstbutt-dial of his life. Though he […]

Pediatric Research Site Network Act Introduced by Representative John Curtis

Pediatric Research Site Network Act Introduced by Representative John Curtis

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recently, Representative John Curtis introduced new legislation called the PediatricResearch Site Network Act aimed at closing the gaps within pediatric clinical trials.Curtis explains that “the efficacy of pediatric clinical drug development strategiescontinues to be marred by inefficiencies, delay, and exorbitant costs. Consequently,children often endure a decade-long or longer wait to gain access to medications initiallyauthorized […]