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Department Of Public Safety Announces New Deputy Commissioner

Department Of Public Safety Announces New Deputy Commissioner

Jul 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The state’s Department of Public Safety has announced a new Deputy Commissioner, someone many in the Uintah Basin know very well. Major Beau Mason is the new DPS Deputy Commissioner, the second of that position that was added to provide more leadership. DPS shares that Deputy Commissioner Mason has 19 years of experience within the […]

10th Circuit Affirms ‘Green River Block Water Exchange’

10th Circuit Affirms ‘Green River Block Water Exchange’

Jul 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 10th Circuit three-judge panel affirmed on Monday a 2021 decision allowing Utah to draw water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, rejecting the challenge from environmental groups that the decision was made without adequately considering the effects of climate change and drought. The 38-page opinion from Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich stated the following concerning the Green […]

Vernal Theatre: Live Auditions of Cinderella

Vernal Theatre: Live Auditions of Cinderella

Jul 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Theatre: Live will be going into its 8th season and has chosen their opening show. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical “Cinderella” was written in 1957 and has been revised for Broadway, television and movies. The theater will perform the broadway version featuring popular songs, such as “Me, Who Am I?” and “There is Music in […]

Naples Auto Sales Announces Winner Of Car Giveaway

Naples Auto Sales Announces Winner Of Car Giveaway

Jul 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

After months of anticipation, Friday was the amazing day that Naples Auto Sales announced and presented a very deserving Uintah Basin community member with a vehicle as part of a car giveaway. Over 170 applications were received between the middle of April and May 31st and it was tough narrowing down applications with so many […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Golf Classic Raises Money for Brody’s Fund

Uintah Basin Healthcare Golf Classic Raises Money for Brody’s Fund

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year, Uintah Basin Medical Center holds the Golf Classic tournament for a very good cause. The event is known for prizes on every hole, great registration prizes, delicious food, and a ticket-worthy raffle. There were hole-in-one contests on every par three, with a chance to win huge cash prizes. This year’s tournament was completely […]

Representative John Curtis Advances Three Bills on Public Lands

Representative John Curtis Advances Three Bills on Public Lands

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

In the last two weeks, U.S. Representative John Cutris has overseen the advancement of three bills that are looking at asserting local control over public lands. He was first elected in 2017 and has sponsored 13 bills that relate to the use of public lands. The three current bills are the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing […]

Girl Scout Troop Donates To Vernal Advocate Program

Girl Scout Troop Donates To Vernal Advocate Program

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local Girl Scout Troop is using their cookie sales money for more than just their annual events and activities. Troop 256 found a way to also give back to the community in a very important way. “The girls, led by troop leaders Krista, Dorriane, Jessica and Erica, wanted to give back to the community […]

Rifle Police Department Alert Public Of Search For Wanted Felon

Rifle Police Department Alert Public Of Search For Wanted Felon

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rifle Police Department is encouraging the public to stay alert as the search continues for a wanted felon. At around 4pm on July 5th, Garfield County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to make contact with an individual with felony arrest warrants for a violent assault when the male subject, Bradley Wilczek, fled from police. A search […]

Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Sends One To Hospital

Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Sends One To Hospital

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

One person was life flighted in serious condition after an accident on Highway 40 in Duchesne County on Wednesday morning. Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred at 11:43am at milepost 106 just north of Myton. A white Kenworth semi pulling empty double tanker trailers was preparing to turn right […]