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Uintah Boys And Girls Wrestling Teams Each Win State Titles

Uintah Boys And Girls Wrestling Teams Each Win State Titles

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

After each having a fantastic season, the Uintah Ute boys and girls wrestling teams have come home from UVU in Orem as state champions. The boys team earned 296 points followed by Payson with 253 points and Wasatch with 234. The girls team earned 208.5 points followed by Cedar Valley with 181 and Springville with […]

2.9 Magnitude Earthquake In Daggett County On Saturday

2.9 Magnitude Earthquake In Daggett County On Saturday

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There was a small earthquake registered in Daggett County on Saturday evening. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Station, it was a 2.92 magnitude micro earthquake about 11 miles east of Manila at 7:24pm. An aftershock was measured early Sunday morning at 2:24am. The U of U reported that this quake might have been […]

Uintah County Approves 24/7 Sobriety Program Cooperative Agreement

Uintah County Approves 24/7 Sobriety Program Cooperative Agreement

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County is moving toward a sobriety program option for DUI drivers. Sheriff Steve Labrum presented the option to the Uintah County Commissioners during a Commission meeting this month, seeking approval of a cooperative agreement between the Department of Public Safety and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. The 24/7 sobriety program was approved with House […]

Duchesne County Responds To Wells Draw Road Opposition

Duchesne County Responds To Wells Draw Road Opposition

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Contrary to some claims being made, officials have said that the Wells Draw Road Improvement project is not about turning the road into a “hydrocarbon highway”. The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management in response to the Wells Draw Road Amendment: Gate Canyon. Phase 1 of the Wells Draw […]

Vernal Makes List Of Most Beautiful Cities In Utah

Vernal Makes List Of Most Beautiful Cities In Utah

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal made the list of the 11 Most Beautiful Cities In Utah by World Atlas. The publication’s description of the area makes a great case for those adding Vernal to their list of destinations: “Visitors and residents alike can enjoy plenty of stunning natural scenery in Vernal, as well as charming views of the Green […]

Major Accident Friday Evening On Highway 40 In Front Of Basin Sports

Major Accident Friday Evening On Highway 40 In Front Of Basin Sports

Feb 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Amazingly, there were only minor injuries from a crash Friday evening in Vernal at the 500 West intersection on Highway 40. According to Vernal PD, a commercial semi truck was traveling westbound on Highway 40 and a Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on 500 West. The Ford drove through the red light colliding with the […]

Formal Clothing Donations Sought For 4th Annual Prom Drive Collection

Formal Clothing Donations Sought For 4th Annual Prom Drive Collection

Feb 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s that time again to be sure local teens can get spiffed up and feel fancy for upcoming dances without breaking the bank. The Uintah County Heritage Museum and the TNT Youth Council are holding the 4th Annual Prom Drive Collection. The TNT Youth Council is now accepting new or gently used formal dresses, suits/tuxedos, […]

Roosevelt Sports Complex Moving Forward

Roosevelt Sports Complex Moving Forward

Feb 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt Sports Complex project, sometimes referred to as the “Ball Field” project, is moving forward. Roosevelt City Council members Rowdy Cloward and Cody Aland were nominated to participate in meetings with project engineers to help decide how the project will be handled moving forward. The new sports complex will be located at Constitution Park […]

Builders And Contractors Course Offered At Innovation Hub

Builders And Contractors Course Offered At Innovation Hub

Feb 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Innovation Hub and Uintah County Economic Development have worked with the powers that be to make Vernal the first remote location in the state for those seeking licensure as builders and contractors. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell explained during this week’s Vernal Chamber luncheon that if you want your general contractor […]

Legislative Update From Senator Ron Winterton

Legislative Update From Senator Ron Winterton

Feb 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Work continues on Capitol Hill during Utah’s 2023 legislative session. Senator Ron Winterton shared an update on the bills he focused on during Week 4. Winterton is the sponsor for SB33 ‘Disaster Amendments’ that provides emergency management funding for local agencies that need help but that don’t reach the extent of declaring an emergency. Senator […]

Message From Evans Family Media On Concert Locations

Message From Evans Family Media On Concert Locations

Feb 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There has been a long and varied list of musical artists over the years who have put on a big city show in small town Vernal but that occurrence is expected to slow down, at least for now. Steve Evans of Evans Family Media has produced countless concerts over the years and plans to continue […]