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Are Decorations Still To Be Part Of Restored T-Rex’s Look?

Are Decorations Still To Be Part Of Restored T-Rex’s Look?

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

To decorate or not to decorate? That was the question before the Vernal City Council during their July meeting in regards to the newly restored T-Rex on Highway 40 near 800 West. During the meeting, Street Supervisor Clint Morton proposed cutting back on decorating the T-Rex like it had been in the past. Councilmembers Ted […]

Ashley National Forest Updates Directives On Electric Bikes

Ashley National Forest Updates Directives On Electric Bikes

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has finalized directives of how electric bikes are to be used on national forests and grasslands. According to the announcement made this week, all classes of Electric bikes are considered motorized vehicles and are allowed on the roads and trails open to motorized vehicles portrayed on the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps available […]

Top Four ‘Alive After 5’ Contestants Advancing To Next Week’s Finale

Top Four ‘Alive After 5’ Contestants Advancing To Next Week’s Finale

Aug 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a magical season so far for the Uintah Basin’s Own Idol Contest Alive After 5 and amazing performers have advanced to the finale event next week. The top four advancing after last night’s competition are Faith Simper, Jacob Murray, Kinley Rich and Madi Haslem. Event producer Autumn Hancock says that this year’s Alive After […]

Flash Flood Warnings Remain In Effect; Indian Canyon Flooded Wednesday

Flash Flood Warnings Remain In Effect; Indian Canyon Flooded Wednesday

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Flash Flood warning remains in effect for the region, specifically including the western Uinta Mountains but the risks associated with excessive rainfall extends beyond that. Duchesne County experienced enough flooding on Highway 191 in Indian Canyon to warrant closing the road for several hours on Wednesday evening. The flood watch issued by National Weather […]

First Annual Education Fair Offers Information On All Education Options

First Annual Education Fair Offers Information On All Education Options

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Knowledge is power, whether that be about homeschool, public school or everything in between. The First Annual Education Fair sponsored by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee was a success on Wednesday evening. Booths were set up at the Uintah Conference Center that covered a wide variety of education options all under one […]

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Truckers Health Network Holding Forum At Uintah Conference Center

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Truckers Health Network has announced that they will be having a Health and Wellness Forum in Uintah County and the event is free to all trucking and local business community members and their friends and family. The announcement states that the aim is to provide “valuable insights and practical solutions for truckers and individuals looking […]

Passport Services In Uintah County Available By Appointment Only

Passport Services In Uintah County Available By Appointment Only

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

So you’re preparing for a trip out of the country and need a passport. If you’re in Uintah County, your first step is to set up an appointment with the Clerk/Auditor’s Office. Go to www.uintah.utah.gov, click ‘Public Notices’ and then click ‘Do you need a passport?’ Uintah County has experienced an increase in those applying for passports and […]

DWR Reports On Recovery Of Endangered Fish

DWR Reports On Recovery Of Endangered Fish

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources provided an update this week on recovery efforts of fish protected under the federal endangered species act. The Colorado River Basin alone has four species of fish that are listed meaning conservation efforts are ongoing. The fish are the razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, and bonytail. “These species are […]

Roosevelt Woman Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Two Children

Roosevelt Woman Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Two Children

Aug 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Roosevelt woman has been charged in 8th District Court of 6 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Alexie Maylett is facing the charges for incidents that allegedly took place in the spring involving two 6-year-old males. Roosevelt Police received information from DCFS of a case of […]

Give’m Health: How To Protect Against Skin Cancer

Give’m Health: How To Protect Against Skin Cancer

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health message for this week is all about detecting and preventing skin cancer. Local dermatologist Dr. Sam Wilson visited the Evans Family Media studios as the expert on the topic. The skin cancer worried the most about is Melanoma. Dr. Wilson says to watch for changing color or shape of moles when […]

Monsoonal Weather Increases Risk For Flash Flooding

Monsoonal Weather Increases Risk For Flash Flooding

Aug 2, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Northeastern Utah has been included in the area at most risk for dangerous lighting and flash flooding with the monsoonal moisture pumping into the area from the south. Be prepared to take shelter from storms either driving or outside but note that while the entire region is included in the warning area, only some areas […]