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‘Ladies Night Out’ This Month Benefitting Rapha International

‘Ladies Night Out’ This Month Benefitting Rapha International

Apr 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

‘Ladies Night Out Vernal’ is hosting their annual event this month to once again benefit Rapha International but what is Rapha? One of the event organizers who has been involved from the beginning is Katy Cundall, who explains, “Rapha International is one of those organizations with over 20 years of working with girls who have […]

Local Girl Recovering From Accidental Shooting

Local Girl Recovering From Accidental Shooting

Apr 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local girl has had surgery and is recovering after an accidental shooting last week. On April 8th, the teen girl was spending time with her friends when a firearm accidentally went off while one of the group members was playing with the weapon. The bullet traveled through the girl’s arm and did extensive damage […]

Discovery Trail Phase 3 Out For Bid

Discovery Trail Phase 3 Out For Bid

Apr 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A project that will improve safety for kids traveling to and from neighborhoods south of Discovery Elementary is moving along. The Discovery Access Trail runs from behind Discovery Elementary to 1500 South in Uintah County and the final phase of the project is out to bid. The project was split into 3 phases: Phase 1 […]

Daggett County Jail Abuse Federal Lawsuit 10-Day Trial Underway

Daggett County Jail Abuse Federal Lawsuit 10-Day Trial Underway

Apr 15, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The trial for a federal lawsuit is underway concerning abuse at the Daggett County Jail that came forward in 2017. While most of the court proceedings tied to the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against Daggett County and staff were settled, the lawsuit against Daggett County by two former inmates is now […]

WG&F Propose Changes To Address Lake Trout Problem In Flaming Gorge

WG&F Propose Changes To Address Lake Trout Problem In Flaming Gorge

Apr 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Proposed changes to fishing regulations at Flaming Gorge Reservoir are being explored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The Green River Region shared an update this week stating, “The proposed changes are necessary to address an overabundant and growing population of lake trout in Flaming Gorge Reservoir and to coordinate the timing of these […]

Finding Hope Pregnancy Resource Center Grand Opening Celebration Saturday

Finding Hope Pregnancy Resource Center Grand Opening Celebration Saturday

Apr 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A resource now available in the Uintah Basin is having a Grand Opening Celebration event his Saturday. The Finding Hope Pregnancy Resource Center provides free services to offer support for those facing unexpected pregnancy. The Center offers material support, education classes, option consultations, fatherhood support and more. The Grand Opening Celebration will be Saturday, April […]

Uintah School District Fills Final New Director Position

Uintah School District Fills Final New Director Position

Apr 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has filled its final director position as part of an administrative reorganization announced earlier this year. Under the new plan, Christy Nerdin will serve as the Director of Secondary Education, Jayme Leyba will serve as Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Mistalyn Leis will continue to serve as Director of Human Resources, Mindy […]

Woman With 4 Warrants Found During Probation And Parole Check

Woman With 4 Warrants Found During Probation And Parole Check

Apr 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A woman with 4 warrants for her arrest was found living in the garage of a Roosevelt residence during a visit from Adult Probation and Parole checking on the home’s primary resident. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers spoke with 34-year-old Ruth Elizabeth Allen inside the garage where methamphetamine pipes were in plain […]

Vernal City 500 North Construction Update

Vernal City 500 North Construction Update

Apr 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction continues on 500 North in Vernal City between Vernal Avenue and 500 East. Vernal City shared this week that underground utility work is expected to last through Friday requiring the road to be closed except to local traffic. The alternate route for traffic is 100 South and accommodations for school buses and mail delivery […]