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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 […]

Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A crash on school property did not affect the school schedule at Eagle ViewElementary last week. On Thursday evening, a crash on Highway 40 damaged the fencealong the south side of the Eagle View school property. A vehicle involved in the crashended up on the school property but did not impact the building, playground or […]

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Saturday, the Lighthouse Fire that started in Emery County on August 16th sawincreased fire activity, producing smoke that was visible in the Uintah Basin. Utah FireInfo reported over the weekend that the LighthouseFire is 30 percent contained with nochange in acreage reported. “The fire was more active inside its perimeter as flamesmoved into pockets […]

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special partnership between local construction company BHI and addiction recovery center Thompsen House of Hope is making a difference in the community. Most recently, an estimated 140 volunteers between the two organizations gave a full day on a major restoration project at the Ashley Valley Nature Park north of Vernal on 1500 North. The […]

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third time since 2019, the Duchesne County Library has been recognized by the Utah State Library Division with the Quality Library Award. Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley was able to attend the annual Utah Library Directors Summit in Salt Lake City to accept the award that was presented to just 16 […]

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a 2023 Union High graduate. 18-year-old Ciarra Lynn Kuhr died in a motorcycle crash in Draper on Tuesday leaving loved ones in shock and of course grappling with the loss. Those close to the family have created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected costs. Ciarra graduated […]