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Former Green River URA Director Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Theft

Former Green River URA Director Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Theft

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was disappointing for many in the region when it was announced in the spring thatFlaming Gorge Days in Green River, Wyoming had been canceled due to mismanagedfunds. The former Green River Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency Administrator waseventually charged for allegedly stealing the funds, charges that 49-year-old JenniferNicole Melvin entered pleas of Not Guilty for […]

GeekWire Publisher’s Worst Butt-Dial Experience At Dinosaur National Monument

GeekWire Publisher’s Worst Butt-Dial Experience At Dinosaur National Monument

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thousands of people have magical experiences at Dinosaur National Monument eachyear, including rafting trips down the Yampa and Green Rivers. John Cook, co-founderand publisher of national tech news site GeekWire, added to the list of those experiencesin an article published on the site on September 14th, unfortunately about the worstbutt-dial of his life. Though he […]

Pediatric Research Site Network Act Introduced by Representative John Curtis

Pediatric Research Site Network Act Introduced by Representative John Curtis

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recently, Representative John Curtis introduced new legislation called the PediatricResearch Site Network Act aimed at closing the gaps within pediatric clinical trials.Curtis explains that “the efficacy of pediatric clinical drug development strategiescontinues to be marred by inefficiencies, delay, and exorbitant costs. Consequently,children often endure a decade-long or longer wait to gain access to medications initiallyauthorized […]

Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Crash at Eagle View Elementary

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A crash on school property did not affect the school schedule at Eagle ViewElementary last week. On Thursday evening, a crash on Highway 40 damaged the fencealong the south side of the Eagle View school property. A vehicle involved in the crashended up on the school property but did not impact the building, playground or […]

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Smoke Column Visible In Uintah Basin From Lighthouse Fire

Sep 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Saturday, the Lighthouse Fire that started in Emery County on August 16th sawincreased fire activity, producing smoke that was visible in the Uintah Basin. Utah FireInfo reported over the weekend that the LighthouseFire is 30 percent contained with nochange in acreage reported. “The fire was more active inside its perimeter as flamesmoved into pockets […]

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

BHI And Thompsen House Of Hope Collaborate On Ashley Valley Nature Park

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special partnership between local construction company BHI and addiction recovery center Thompsen House of Hope is making a difference in the community. Most recently, an estimated 140 volunteers between the two organizations gave a full day on a major restoration project at the Ashley Valley Nature Park north of Vernal on 1500 North. The […]

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Duchesne County Library Receives Quality Library Award

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third time since 2019, the Duchesne County Library has been recognized by the Utah State Library Division with the Quality Library Award. Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley was able to attend the annual Utah Library Directors Summit in Salt Lake City to accept the award that was presented to just 16 […]

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Motorcycle Crash Claims The Life Of 2023 Union High Graduate

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community is mourning the loss of a 2023 Union High graduate. 18-year-old Ciarra Lynn Kuhr died in a motorcycle crash in Draper on Tuesday leaving loved ones in shock and of course grappling with the loss. Those close to the family have created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected costs. Ciarra graduated […]

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Legislation Introduces Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Legislation has been introduced that Moffat County tourism leaders believe will prove a great opportunity for the entire region. The Rural Outdoor Investment Act hopes to promote economic growth in rural communities by investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and business development. This legislation would provide vital capital to rural communities across the country working […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sandhill Crane Viewing Opportunities Coming Up

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Each fall, bird-watchers travel to western states to see sandhill cranes in the wild, but if you live near a field in the Uintah Basin, you’re no stranger to the loud, rattling call of these large migratory birds. If you have never seen or heard one up close, DWR viewing events are coming up. Sandhill […]

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed David O’Riordan, a man full of energy, ideas, and a broad perspective, as their new Executive Director. Ten years ago O’Riordan, his wife, and children made the monumental decision to pack everything they could fit into 4 suitcases and move from Ireland to America. Three years ago […]

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While Enefit American Oil still owns private land and state leases with shale deposits, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday that they have relinquished their federal oil shale leases in the Uintah Basin. The article cites a letter from Enefit CEO Ryan Clerico to the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office dated last […]