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Craig Blood Drive Includes Drawing For Major Cash

Craig Blood Drive Includes Drawing For Major Cash

Jun 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A nonprofit blood services provider has added some major incentive for those willing to turn out and donate blood in Colorado and a two-day blood drive is scheduled for next week in Craig. Anyone who donates blood Tuesday or Wednesday at the Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion will be entered into a drawing to win $10,000 […]

Bluebell Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

Bluebell Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

Jun 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County man is scheduled for sentencing this month after entering Guilty pleas last month to Negligently Operating A Vehicle Resulting In Death and Negligently Operating A Vehicle Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury. Court documents paint a tragic picture of the events that occurred over the New Year’s Eve holiday 2022. Twenty-two year old […]

Four Uintah Powerlifters Win State Titles

Four Uintah Powerlifters Win State Titles

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School Board was able to congratulate and recognize students on Wednesday evening who recently received state titles with the school’s Powerlifting Club. Jaron Weber won his third consecutive state championship in a field of 49 contestants, squatting 385 pounds, benching 265 pounds and deadlifting 435 pounds for a total weight of 1,045 pounds. […]

What To Do With Leftover Sand Bags?

What To Do With Leftover Sand Bags?

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s better to be over prepared than underprepared which was thankfully the case this year with spring runoff. Measured and mild warming of temperatures allowed most of the melting snow to travel down without causing catastrophe. For those left wondering what to do with the used and unused sandbags, Uintah County Emergency Manager Heidi Lundberg […]

I-80 Tunnels In Sweetwater County Temporarily Closing Thursday Night

I-80 Tunnels In Sweetwater County Temporarily Closing Thursday Night

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be closing access to the Interstate 80 tunnels outside of Green River this evening from 10pm to 6am. “Crews will be performing annual maintenance on the electrical infrastructure, as well as cleaning and road maintenance,” shares WYDot. “Crews will be closing one direction of the tunnels at a time, […]

Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth Act Moves Through Committee

Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth Act Moves Through Committee

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Congressman Blake Moore’s Small Business Growth Act made it through committee on Tuesday after being rolled into HR3937, the Small Business Jobs Act. It aims to reduce tax bills for business owners who are working hard to purchase equipment, including farming equipment, office furniture, manufacturing tools, machinery, commercial vehicles, and more, and allow funds to […]

Site Tours Upcoming For Ashley Forest Campground Concession Opportunity

Site Tours Upcoming For Ashley Forest Campground Concession Opportunity

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has informed the public of an upcoming campground concession opportunity. For those potentially interested in the management of multiple campgrounds on the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Ashley National Forest, site visits have been scheduled. The guided site tours are scheduled for July 10th and July 17th. RSVP is required but […]

Pride In America Citywide Clean-Up Being Held In Roosevelt

Pride In America Citywide Clean-Up Being Held In Roosevelt

Jun 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

All hands on deck! The Roosevelt Interfaith group has teamed up with Roosevelt City to host a clean up effort ahead of upcoming summer events. “Roosevelt citizens love our country and our city, so the Roosevelt Interfaith Advisory Committee and Roosevelt City have teamed up to host our ‘Pride in America Citywide Cleanup’,” shares the […]

Vandalism At Vernal City Park

Vandalism At Vernal City Park

Jun 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vandalism happens in any community but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating for the majority of the public that care for and respect public facilities. That’s the case with a report of vandalism at a Vernal City park. Uintah County Special Service District 1 reported on Tuesday that the bathroom facility at the Ashley […]

Roosevelt City Hosting 4th Of July Celebration

Roosevelt City Hosting 4th Of July Celebration

Jun 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re bored in Roosevelt City on the 4th of July it’s your own fault! Roosevelt City is hosting a 4th of July Celebration and it will be one to remember. “We are very excited for this year’s Roosevelt City 4th of July celebration,” shares Roosevelt City Mayor JR Bird. “Thanks to our Arts […]

EyeCare4Kids Invites All To Free Screenings At Uintah County Library

EyeCare4Kids Invites All To Free Screenings At Uintah County Library

Jun 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year, the organizers with EyeCare4Kids make sure to schedule visits in communities in northeastern Utah. One such opportunity is happening today in Vernal. What is EyeCare4Kids? It is a global children’s charity that aims to provide free professional eye exams and low to no cost glasses for children. “We believe that it is a […]

Give’m Health: What Is TriCounty Health’s Role At The Farmer’s Market?

Give’m Health: What Is TriCounty Health’s Role At The Farmer’s Market?

Jun 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The time for Farmers Markets approaches and TriCounty Health Department is providing some clarification of their role when it comes to these events. TriCounty Environmental Health Director Darrin Brown explains that Farmers Markets are inspected by the Utah Department of Agriculture who is able to issue certain permits for things like Cottage Foods but Farmers […]