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Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power is implementing some changes in areas identified as at higher risk for wildfire. “We have been working for the past couple of months patrolling certain circuits and replacing and repairing equipment to harden these circuits to reduce the likelihood of a spark in the event of a fault in an effort to […]

Work Begins On Zions Block Construction Project

Work Begins On Zions Block Construction Project

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Revitalization continues in downtown Vernal with one of the main projects now officially underway. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the Zions Block Project starts construction today. Vernal City Council approved BHI as the contractor during the April 5th City Council meeting. While the project design process is typically bid ahead of hiring the contractor, […]

Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar Back For Third Year

Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar Back For Third Year

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third year in a row, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has a gift for the women of the Uintah Basin that actually draws women from all over the country. World renowned self-defense experts, Rener and Eve Gracie, are coming back to Uintah County to hold the third annual 2-day Self-Defense Super Seminar for […]

Get Ready For Another Year Of UBIC – Uintah Basin In Celebration

Get Ready For Another Year Of UBIC – Uintah Basin In Celebration

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the main events for UBIC are happening in August, there are also several events happening this month to be aware of. UBIC is celebrating 100 Years this year as an annual event that brings citizens in the Uintah Basin together to celebrate community. The UBIC Native American Pageant is happening July 18th at the […]

Moffat County Sheriff Shows Support For Dispatchers As First Responders

Moffat County Sheriff Shows Support For Dispatchers As First Responders

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dispatchers in Moffat County are receiving credit where it is due and the Moffat County Sheriff has plenty to say about it. During their most recent meeting, the ‘Moffat County 911 Authority’ issued a Proclamation recognizing dispatchers as First Responders. “Our dispatchers serve the citizens of Moffat County 24 hours a day, 7 days a […]

Utah State Senate Announces First-time Homebuyers Assistance Program

Utah State Senate Announces First-time Homebuyers Assistance Program

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

During the Utah State Senate 2023 General Session, President J. Stuart Adams led an initiative to help qualified individuals and families in the Uintah Basin and beyond with their first home. The initiative sponsored and passed S.B.240 the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program. The program started on Tuesday, July 11th. Those that qualify can apply for […]

Tune Into ‘Sound Of Freedom’ Executive Producer Interview

Tune Into ‘Sound Of Freedom’ Executive Producer Interview

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

‘Sound of Freedom’, a film that pulls the veil off the horrific reality of child sex slavery based on real operations to rescue trafficked children, is a hit at the box office and can be seen locally at the Vernal Cinemas. Imagine the surprise for local theater goers last week when Paul Hutchinson, one of the […]

22 Years Later: Remembering Roosevelt Police Chief Cecil F. Gurr

22 Years Later: Remembering Roosevelt Police Chief Cecil F. Gurr

Jul 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

22 years ago the Uintah Basin lost a local hero in the line of duty. Roosevelt Police Chief Cecil F. Gurr was killed on July 6th, 2001. Honoring him this year, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared that Chief Gurr was a “distinguished and true public servant” and that he was “respected throughout Duchesne County […]

Give’m Health: TriCounty Health Kicks Off Walking Challenge

Give’m Health: TriCounty Health Kicks Off Walking Challenge

Jul 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The TriCounty Health Department Walking Challenge kicked off on Tuesday at the Naples City Park and all are invited to get walking for weekly prizes and to be entered in the drawing for the grand prize. Ashley Linschoten, Health Educator with TriCounty Health Department, visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to spread the […]

DWR Safety Message On How To Deal With Bats In The Summer

DWR Safety Message On How To Deal With Bats In The Summer

Jul 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin is home to multiple species of bats and the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding all that bat encounters can occur in the summer so please stay aware. If bats roost in your attic they are probably a maternity colony of female bats that have taken residence to give birth in the […]