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Uintah County Republican Party Hosting Commissioner Debate

Uintah County Republican Party Hosting Commissioner Debate

Sep 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re looking for a chance to hear directly from the Uintah County Commission candidates, look no further. The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting a debate on Tuesday evening. There will first be a debate between Republican candidate Cole Kelley and unaffiliated candidate Jason Allen for the Utah State Board of Education District 12 election. This will be […]

Rangely District Hospital: September Is Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month

Rangely District Hospital: September Is Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month

Sep 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month and Rangely District Hospital has joined forces with mental health professionals nationwide to raise awareness about suicide and encourage education that could prevent future tragedies. “Suicide is a public health crisis that affects people from all walks of life,” says Rangely District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions Elizabeth Wiley. […]

Emergency Area Closure For Public Lands In Rio Blanco County Due To Fire

Emergency Area Closure For Public Lands In Rio Blanco County Due To Fire

Sep 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A wildfire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County has led to the Department of the Interior declaring an Emergency Area Closure on public lands in the affected area. The announcement states, “In order to protect persons, property, and public lands and resources the following public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management are closed to […]

Biological Non-Custodial Mother Of Child In Kidnapping Attempt Arrested

Biological Non-Custodial Mother Of Child In Kidnapping Attempt Arrested

Sep 13, 2024 · Basin Now · News

The biological but non-custodial mother of a Vernal child that was the target of a kidnapping attempt last spring has been arrested. 31-year-old Lindsey Colleen Morrell was taken into custody on September 10th on charges that resemble those of the group members originally arrested in the May kidnapping plot. 32-year-old Beth Marilyn Schardine, 36-year-old Ty […]

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**Wright Orthodontics Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Smiles in the Uintah Basin** Wright Orthodontics is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary of creating beautiful smiles and serving the Uintah Basin Community. Over the past quarter-century, Wright Orthodontics has become a cornerstone of the community, known not only for its cutting-edge diagnostics and clinical techniques, but […]

What Sets PrimeTime 4 Kids Apart?

What Sets PrimeTime 4 Kids Apart?

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 50th anniversary party to celebrate PrimeTime 4 Kids is coming up and while well known, there are still community members unsure what the program offers. So what sets PrimeTime 4 Kids apart from the other wonderful programs in the community that work with young kids? PrimeTime 4 Kids is contracted through the Utah Department […]

Via Ferrata Open House Held At Western Park

Via Ferrata Open House Held At Western Park

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah County hosted open house on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata project welcomed advocates from varying perspectives on Monday as well as community members there to get educated. Outside the Western Park, opponents of the project were allowed to set up tables to share their information while inside Uintah County had displays with project […]

Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared

Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory for motorists traveling on Highway 40 in northwestern Colorado through September 18th. “The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner EnviroServe will perform operations to clean debris and hazardous materials left over from a previous semi-truck crash,” shares the announcement. “Motorists should plan for full […]

Indian Canyon Construction Continues This Fall

Indian Canyon Construction Continues This Fall

Sep 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction continues on the Indian Canyon Corridor and the current scope of work planned is anticipated to be complete this fall. The UDOT construction on the project started in 2023 with improvements meant to ensure the road withstands the projected additional heavy vehicle traffic and to improve safety for all travelers on the 45-mile corridor […]

Vernal PD Offers Crosswalk & Crossing Guard Safety Public Information Class

Vernal PD Offers Crosswalk & Crossing Guard Safety Public Information Class

Sep 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

After several accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists, Vernal Police Department is ready to equip the community with important public safety reminders. Several classes will be held on crosswalk and crossing guard safety this week in the Vernal City Community Room and the public is invited to attend whichever class works best. The class […]