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Positive Outcome For Students Advocating For CTSO State Funding

Positive Outcome For Students Advocating For CTSO State Funding

Oct 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

While students, their leaders, and community members across the state got loud in asking the state to continue funding Utah’s Career and Technical Student Organizations, 6 students from Uintah High School took their efforts a step further and made a significant difference. Uintah DECA student leaders Josh Hill, Jaevry Elison, Eliza Averett, and Ava Haslem, […]

Uintah County Jail Inmates Charged With Felony Assault After Fight

Uintah County Jail Inmates Charged With Felony Assault After Fight

Oct 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two inmates of the Uintah County Jail are each facing a new felony charge after a major fight between the pair. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Roberto Alvarez Peralta and 48-year-old Gregory Checora had a physical altercation on October 11th in the early morning hours. Video footage showed that both parties threw […]

Record Amount Of Drivers Illegally Passing Uintah School District Buses

Record Amount Of Drivers Illegally Passing Uintah School District Buses

Oct 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Uintah School District has a message about protecting our most vulnerable pedestrians. “We need your help to keep our kids safe,” shares the District. “This school year, drivers have illegally passed Uintah School District buses 27 times since classes began on August 20th. That’s nearly half of last […]

UDAF Urges Horse Owners To Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus

UDAF Urges Horse Owners To Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus

Oct 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile Virus following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses have tested positive in 11 counties, including Uintah County. Of the confirmed cases, 14 horses have been treated and 6 were euthanized. “Vaccination is the most […]

Sandhill Crane Growing Population Poses Challenges For Farmers

Sandhill Crane Growing Population Poses Challenges For Farmers

Oct 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

While a growing sandhill crane population can be exciting for bird watchers, it’s less exciting for some local landowners. Sandhill cranes, known for their loud call that can be heard miles away and their crimson crown and tall gray body, are known to cause some problems for farmers. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that […]

Senator Ron Winterton Shares Message On Political Violence

Senator Ron Winterton Shares Message On Political Violence

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s now been over a month since the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem and Senator Ron Winterton has added his voice to those calling for an end to political violence. The following is the full post From ‘Ronald Winterton for Utah Senate #20’: Utah and our nation were shaken by […]

Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Ted Munford For Vernal City Council

Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Ted Munford For Vernal City Council

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Election ballots are showing up in mailboxes around the Uintah Basin and Vernal City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions. Incumbent candidate Ted Munford is passionate about serving Vernal City and hopes to continue to do so. “I have served on Vernal City Council for many years,” shares […]

Meet The Candidate: Nick Porter for Vernal City Council

Meet The Candidate: Nick Porter for Vernal City Council

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A past Vernal City Council member is hoping for another opportunity to serve. Nick Porter previously served on the Vernal City Council from 2020 to 2023. “During that term, I developed a passion for serving our community,” shares Porter. “Whether it was helping with the development and implementation of the Downtown Plan, serving on boards […]

Meet The Candidate: Stephen Ward For Vernal City Council

Meet The Candidate: Stephen Ward For Vernal City Council

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City Council candidate Stephen Ward has made volunteer service a priority during his time in the community. “I have volunteered as a coach, scout leader, precinct secretary, county delegate, central committee vice-chair, and in many church-related positions,” shares Ward. “Each of these opportunities has helped me learn to listen to individual needs and work […]

Haslem Legacy At UBTech Celebrated

Haslem Legacy At UBTech Celebrated

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

On October 9th, UBTech held the grand unveiling of the Haslem Legacy Foundation Wing on their Vernal campus. UBTech issued a press release on the event, sharing that since 2015, BHI has partnered with Uintah Basin Technical College to promote fulfilling careers in technical fields, as they are especially passionate about advancing technical education and […]

Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains

Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains

Oct 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115 Brush Creek Road,” shares Heidi Lundberg, Uintah County Emergency Manager. “The […]