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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 […]
‘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 […]
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for help with a livestock poaching case south of Rock Springs. On July 5th, deputies found the carcass of a cow-calf that was dumped in the desert near mile marker 3 on State Highway 430. “It’s believed the animal was likely killed elsewhere before being dumped in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vandals have hit again at the Vernal City Park bathrooms and Uintah Special Service District 1 has once again asked the public for leads on who the culprits may be. It’s only been a few weeks since the bathroom facility at the Ashley Valley Community Park on 500 North was vandalized with a box of […]
An opportunity to make a real difference is here as the Uintah Fire District is looking for more firefighter recruits. While these are volunteer positions, the District does provide life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, training, and pay for time spent on fires. The departments with open positions include Avalon, Jensen, Lapoint/Tridell, Naples, and […]
Races hosted by Uintah Recreation have been a long standing tradition and this year they have added three new races to the lineup with more planned for next year. Program coordinator Amber Hadlock says that they have seen record numbers of participants for several races and positive feedback on new races. “The annual Firecracker 5k […]
If you’re hoping to hunt deer or elk this fall but didn’t draw a permit, you still have an opportunity to obtain one starting today. “If you happened to miss the big game drawing or were unsuccessful, this is your last opportunity for a chance to hunt big game in Utah this fall,” shares DWR […]
The state’s Department of Public Safety has announced a new Deputy Commissioner, someone many in the Uintah Basin know very well. Major Beau Mason is the new DPS Deputy Commissioner, the second of that position that was added to provide more leadership. DPS shares that Deputy Commissioner Mason has 19 years of experience within the […]
A 10th Circuit three-judge panel affirmed on Monday a 2021 decision allowing Utah to draw water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, rejecting the challenge from environmental groups that the decision was made without adequately considering the effects of climate change and drought. The 38-page opinion from Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich stated the following concerning the Green […]