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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 […]

High Winds Cause Drifting Snow, Closes Highway 40

High Winds Cause Drifting Snow, Closes Highway 40

Feb 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

High winds made for white out conditions and major snow drifts on Wednesday keeping the road departments throughout the region busy. Highway 40 was closed in Colorado and into Utah. Uintah County Emergency Management reported that in some areas the winds were creating new snow drifts as fast as they were being cleared. The conditions […]

Short Term And Long Term Ozone Report

Short Term And Long Term Ozone Report

Feb 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The ozone roller coaster continues and Wednesday’s Uintah Basin winter ozone report provides a short-term and long-term outlook. USU Bingham Research Center Director Dr. Seth Lyman shares that the winds early this week did a great job of cleaning out the inversion and bringing ozone levels back down but inversion conditions are expected to be […]

Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural/Community Hospital For 7th Year In A Row

Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural/Community Hospital For 7th Year In A Row

Feb 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center has once again been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. According to Wednesday’s announcement, this is the 7th year Ashley Regional has received this honor that is based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. “The Ashley Regional physicians and healthcare workers are committed to providing safe, high-quality […]

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