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Downtown Vernal Continues To Transform As Projects Progress

Downtown Vernal Continues To Transform As Projects Progress

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The downtown Vernal revitalization projects continue forward and Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion says all are working together in the efforts to enhance the downtown. The Vernal Avenue rebuild is in the project design phase with Sunrise Engineering hoping to have concept plans to show Vernal City Council and adjacent property owners by early December. […]

Uintah School District Awarded Funds For Electric School Buses

Uintah School District Awarded Funds For Electric School Buses

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District is diversifying its school bus fleet after being awarded nearly $4 million dollars through the EPA 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates program. According to the District’s announcement, the current fleet consists of 36 diesel buses and 27 propane buses. The funds will help the district purchase 10 new electric school buses and […]

Roosevelt City Water Shut Off For Repair Of Two Leaks

Roosevelt City Water Shut Off For Repair Of Two Leaks

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Much of Roosevelt City was without water on Wednesday. The City announced that water had to be turned off so that Roosevelt Water and Public Works could fix two different leaks. Roosevelt City acknowledged what an inconvenience being without water is and committed to get the work done as quickly as possible. If there are […]

UBTech Leadership Presents At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

UBTech Leadership Presents At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

UBTech leadership made a presentation to the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday at the Uintah Conference Center. President Aaron Weight shared that the UBTech Mission is to provide technical education and training to fulfill labor market needs and promote economic development in the Uintah Basin. UBTech offers 47 certificate programs and the 2022 graduation had […]

DWR Recommends Book Cliffs To Wildlife Watchers And Photographers

DWR Recommends Book Cliffs To Wildlife Watchers And Photographers

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

November is a popular time for wildlife watchers and photographers and the Division of Wildlife Resources has recommended the Book Cliffs for those hoping to see mule deer. A free wildlife watching event is scheduled for November 12th from 2 to 7pm at the Nash Wash Wildlife Management Area. “Deer mating season, also known as […]

Senator Mike Lee Interviews To Be Broadcast On KVEL

Senator Mike Lee Interviews To Be Broadcast On KVEL

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newstalk KVEL AM 920 and 104.5 FM broadcast the debate last week between Senate race incumbent Republican Senator Mike Lee and independent challenger Evan McMullin.With this being a close race, Evans Family Media is making sure to broadcast available interviews like today’s conversation with Mike Lee and special guest Tulsi Gabbard taking place at the […]

UBTech Welding Building In Roosevelt Receives Name Honoring Donor

UBTech Welding Building In Roosevelt Receives Name Honoring Donor

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It wasn’t too long ago that the UBTech Welding Building in Roosevelt was finished and training students in the state of the art facility. Now three years later, UBTech hosted an unveiling ceremony to reveal the naming of the building in honor of some of the college’s greatest supporters. The side of the building now […]

Celebrate Downtown With Halloween Events

Celebrate Downtown With Halloween Events

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The annual Mayor’s Walk in Vernal is once again being held downtown providing plenty of room for every witch, wizard, superhero, and princess. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the event’s organizing committee has worked to be prepared for the crowds and there is no entry line. Approximately 100 businesses are participating in the […]

‘Jake Walks America’ Arrives In Vernal

‘Jake Walks America’ Arrives In Vernal

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

We all know the last 14 miles traveling between Roosevelt and Vernal can drag on and even feel a bit painful after a long trip. Well imagine traveling those last 14 miles but you’re on foot pushing all your belongings in a cart, it’s dark, and you’ve been walking since you left Oregon. Well days […]

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award Announced

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award Announced

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Public Relations Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Joel Brown is the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service award for his continued commitment in serving the community. Joel and his wife Missy were in attendance at Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon to accept the award. The presenter shared a […]