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Joint Operation Focuses On Preventing Illegal Sales To Minors

Joint Operation Focuses On Preventing Illegal Sales To Minors

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A joint operation is focused on protecting youth while holding local businesses accountable. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared on Thursday that the Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Tri-County Health, conducted a joint compliance operation in Duchesne City focused on preventing illegal sales to minors. During the investigation, it was determined that ‘Best Convenience’ was […]

Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney

Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Nathan Rawlings recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Rawlings is a Republican running for Uintah County Attorney as a convention only candidate. He is running against incumbent Uintah County Attorney Jaymon Thomas. Rawlings has a varied background in construction, the oil and gas […]

Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year

Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Maeser Elementary teacher Alisa Atherton. The District shared several things about Alisa that stands out: She has been recognized with the TEACH grant, the AI for K-12 grant, the FIRST LEGO League Discover grant, and has even helped lead two Guinness World Record literacy events. A […]

Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions

Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions

Apr 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire danger throughout Uintah County, Utah, the Uintah Fire District Executive Director […]

Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center

Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center

Apr 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A teen center is opening in Duchesne High School this month and the community is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Halee Ficklin, District Wellness Advisor for Duchesne County School District, shares that this is especially exciting as the effort is student led. “This space is a true grassroots effort—created by students, for students —with […]

Public Feedback Invited On 2026 Big Game Hunting Permit Numbers

Public Feedback Invited On 2026 Big Game Hunting Permit Numbers

Apr 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026 and is asking for the public’s feedback on the recommendations. DWR biologists are recommending a total of 86,625 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 6,425-permit increase from the previous year. “Our biologists look closely at each hunting unit […]

BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County

BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County

Apr 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Vernal Field Office announced this week improvements to a hiking trail in southern Uintah County. The decision record was signed that states the BLM will designate and maintain the existing Goblin City Trail as a hiking, nonmotorized trail. They will more definitively mark the route and expand it by 0.35 miles using hand […]

Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District

Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District

Apr 2, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working together,” shares Sydnee Lyons, Public Information Officer at TriCounty Health. “Our community is going above and beyond […]

Ute Softball holds off Late Inning Orem Surge.

Ute Softball holds off Late Inning Orem Surge.

Apr 1, 2026 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Utes girls softball team hosted Orem Tuesday. The Utes gained the early advantage, but the Tigers came back to tie the game at 9 coring 6 runs at the top of the sixth inning, but the Utes countered with 4 runs in the bottom of the inning, then kept the Tigers at bay in […]