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UBTech Electrical Technician Program Has Remarkable Growth In Enrollment

UBTech Electrical Technician Program Has Remarkable Growth In Enrollment

Mar 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

^^UBTech Electrical Technician student competing at recent UBTech Showcase, demonstrating hands-on skills in electrical wiring. ^^ One of the newer UBTech programs is experiencing growth and success. A press release issued this week shares that the Electrical Technician program, headed by instructor Brant Monsen, has witnessed a remarkable spark in enrollment from 17 students in 2022 […]

Easter Hunts Next Weekend

Easter Hunts Next Weekend

Mar 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Easter celebrations are here and most area egg hunts are happening next weekend. Duchesne Fire will be assisting the Duchesne Lions Club at their annual egg hunt at 10am at the Roy Park by the rodeo grounds on March 30th. This is for ages 1 through 12 and the Easter Bunny will be at the […]

Local Families Say Good Riddance To Wow Butter!

Local Families Say Good Riddance To Wow Butter!

Mar 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you know, you know! Uintah School District announced on Thursday that they will no longer be ordering Wowbutter sandwiches and a collective cheer was heard throughout social media land. Uintah School District schools have never been a peanut-free environment but the Wowbutter sandwiches, made with soy, were offered as a peanut butter alternative. According […]

New Director Invites All To Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Concert

New Director Invites All To Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Concert

Mar 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra spring concert is coming up and it will be its first under the direction of the organization’s new creative director Clayton Johnson. “When I was asked to direct the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and help revive the organization, I was thrilled!” shares Johnson. “The orchestra is composed of […]

Representative Scott Chew Works To Be A Champion For Agriculture And Water

Representative Scott Chew Works To Be A Champion For Agriculture And Water

Mar 22, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative Scott Chew and Senator Ron Winterton presented a legislative review during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Utah legislators ran a record number of bills this year which is not something either are necessarily proud of. The topic of water was among the highlights shared by Representative Chew. “I’m there to make sure that […]

31st Year For Evans Family Media’s Annual Home And Garden Show

31st Year For Evans Family Media’s Annual Home And Garden Show

Mar 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The region’s largest retail trade show is happening this weekend at the Western Park. 31 years ago, Evans Family Media accepted the opportunity to produce the Home and Garden Show. It was previously an event put on by the Lions Club but they had decided not to continue with it. Evans Family Media owner Steve […]

Middle School Students Excel At 2024 Ritchey Science And Engineering Fair

Middle School Students Excel At 2024 Ritchey Science And Engineering Fair

Mar 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Middle school students from Uintah County had a successful weekend at the 2024 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair at Weber State University. An announcement from Uintah School District shares that Sophia Hanifin earned the Regeneron International SEF Student Observers Award, which includes an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles in May. She’ll be a non-competing […]

Vernal Among Cities Participating In Utah Wellbeing Project Survey

Vernal Among Cities Participating In Utah Wellbeing Project Survey

Mar 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Wellbeing Project Survey is a statewide initiative being run by Utah State University and Vernal is one of 46 communities invited to participate. “The goal of this survey is to better understand the life conditions of people in Utah cities and towns and how different aspects of wellbeing vary from person to person […]

Scam Calls Rampant; Do Not Fall For Them

Scam Calls Rampant; Do Not Fall For Them

Mar 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Scam calls aren’t going anywhere and citizens need to be diligent to avoid falling victim. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in the region to issue a scam alert reminding all that law enforcement agencies will not call over the phone and demand payments for outstanding arrest warrants or for […]

Stolen Vehicle Located In Walmart Parking Lot After Ambulance Called

Stolen Vehicle Located In Walmart Parking Lot After Ambulance Called

Mar 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vehicle burglaries and vehicle theft have unfortunately been a growing issue in the region. One recent incident had a relatively quick resolution after calls for medical attention came in from a local shopping center’s parking lot. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a residence on March 18th on the report of […]

Utes Defeat Westlake Thunder in Extra Innings

Utes Defeat Westlake Thunder in Extra Innings

Mar 21, 2024 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The Ute girls softball team hosted 6A school the Westlake Thunder out of Saratoga Springs Tuesday afternoon. It looked it might be a short game, as the Thunder started the first inning scoring 7 runs. In the bottom of the first Charlee Gilroy hit a two run home run. The Thunder countered with a run […]

Case Of Identity Fraud Provides Cautionary Tale

Case Of Identity Fraud Provides Cautionary Tale

Mar 20, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A case of identity fraud provides a cautionary tale out of Uintah County. According tocourt documents, a Vernal man allegedly opened up checking accounts in his and hisgrandmother’s name. He forged checks from the account in his grandmother’s namewithout her knowing, and deposited the checks into the checking account in his name.Police allege that he […]

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