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Give’m Health: ADHD Awareness Month

Give’m Health: ADHD Awareness Month

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newsflash! ADHD is a real condition and TriCounty Health is focused on educating and offering resources to the community. TriCounty Health Nurse Ericka Wall visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to discuss this important topic during ADHD Awareness Month. Healthy eating, staying active and limiting screen time is important for those with ADHD. […]

DWR: Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening

DWR: Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening

Oct 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2024 sportsman permits on October 18th at 8am. To be included in the permit drawing, you must submit your phone application by 5pm or online application no later than 11pm on November 8th. “If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that’s open […]

Local Lawyer Dennis Judd Charged Following Utah Attorney General Investigation

Local Lawyer Dennis Judd Charged Following Utah Attorney General Investigation

Oct 12, 2023 · Basin Now · News

Local lawyer Dennis L. Judd has been formally charged after a 7 month investigation by the Utah Attorney General’s Office. On Wednesday, October 11th, the State of Utah Attorney General charged Judd with 2 counts of Voyeurism by Concealed Electronic Equipment and 1 count of Stalking. According to the Special Agent for the Attorney General’s […]

Rod Bird Jr. Presents On Run For U.S. Senate To Vernal Chamber

Rod Bird Jr. Presents On Run For U.S. Senate To Vernal Chamber

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber Luncheon welcomed Roosevelt City Mayor Rod Bird Jr. who recently announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be open at the conclusion of Senator Mitt Romney’s term. Bird emphasized his passion for working to make things better and that he has had success with this in business as well […]

Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Lower Production Of Kokanee Eggs At Flaming Gorge Means Change For DWR

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A lowering population of kokanee salmon at Flaming Gorge is a major topic for local anglers and one that wildlife officials say will take a long term plan to address. The Division of Wildlife Resources reported this week that DWR personnel have only been able to collect about 50% of the eggs needed to restock Utah waterbodies […]

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Dinosaur, Colorado Reaping Economic Benefits Of Retail Cannabis

Oct 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur, Colorado isn’t the same sleepy town you may remember. Growth was promised when the original settlement called Baxter Flats was renamed Dinosaur. While that change didn’t necessarily help, growth and money came decades later after the town decided to allow cannabis retail in 2016. The town now has four cannabis stores that are clumped […]

Utah State Treasurer Presenting Tonight On ESG Agenda Targeting The Country

Utah State Treasurer Presenting Tonight On ESG Agenda Targeting The Country

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce is providing an opportunity tonight to hear from Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks on an important topic. Mr. Oaks wants to help everyone understand the current ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agendas being used to penalize businesses when they seek financing from leaders. Oaks says the ESG policies are […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Educating The Public On Suicide Prevention

Uintah Basin Healthcare Educating The Public On Suicide Prevention

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Suicide is a major public health concern and Uintah Basin Healthcare is doing their part to educate the public. In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people. Suicide is complicated and tragic but often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide […]

DiaBESTIES Starts Monthly Meetings Back Up

DiaBESTIES Starts Monthly Meetings Back Up

Oct 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A support group for kids with Type 1 Diabetes and their families has started back up. Stephanie Adams started the group DiaBESTIES on her way home from Primary Children’s Hospital after her daughter MaKayla was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of nine years old. “I started the group DiaBESTIES to help build […]