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DWR Recommends Book Cliffs To Wildlife Watchers And Photographers

DWR Recommends Book Cliffs To Wildlife Watchers And Photographers

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

November is a popular time for wildlife watchers and photographers and the Division of Wildlife Resources has recommended the Book Cliffs for those hoping to see mule deer. A free wildlife watching event is scheduled for November 12th from 2 to 7pm at the Nash Wash Wildlife Management Area. “Deer mating season, also known as […]

Senator Mike Lee Interviews To Be Broadcast On KVEL

Senator Mike Lee Interviews To Be Broadcast On KVEL

Oct 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newstalk KVEL AM 920 and 104.5 FM broadcast the debate last week between Senate race incumbent Republican Senator Mike Lee and independent challenger Evan McMullin.With this being a close race, Evans Family Media is making sure to broadcast available interviews like today’s conversation with Mike Lee and special guest Tulsi Gabbard taking place at the […]

UBTech Welding Building In Roosevelt Receives Name Honoring Donor

UBTech Welding Building In Roosevelt Receives Name Honoring Donor

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It wasn’t too long ago that the UBTech Welding Building in Roosevelt was finished and training students in the state of the art facility. Now three years later, UBTech hosted an unveiling ceremony to reveal the naming of the building in honor of some of the college’s greatest supporters. The side of the building now […]

Celebrate Downtown With Halloween Events

Celebrate Downtown With Halloween Events

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The annual Mayor’s Walk in Vernal is once again being held downtown providing plenty of room for every witch, wizard, superhero, and princess. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the event’s organizing committee has worked to be prepared for the crowds and there is no entry line. Approximately 100 businesses are participating in the […]

‘Jake Walks America’ Arrives In Vernal

‘Jake Walks America’ Arrives In Vernal

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

We all know the last 14 miles traveling between Roosevelt and Vernal can drag on and even feel a bit painful after a long trip. Well imagine traveling those last 14 miles but you’re on foot pushing all your belongings in a cart, it’s dark, and you’ve been walking since you left Oregon. Well days […]

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award Announced

Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award Announced

Oct 26, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Public Relations Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Joel Brown is the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service award for his continued commitment in serving the community. Joel and his wife Missy were in attendance at Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon to accept the award. The presenter shared a […]

Florida Man Who Kidnapped Roosevelt Teen Pleaded Guilty On Monday

Florida Man Who Kidnapped Roosevelt Teen Pleaded Guilty On Monday

Oct 25, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The man arrested for kidnapping a Roosevelt teen in March was in federal court this week. Oil City News out of Casper, Wyoming reported that 25-year-old Christopher S. Evans pleaded Guilty at a federal courthouse in Casper on Monday as part of a plea agreement. Evans was indicted by a federal grand jury in May […]

Uintah County Commission Inches Forward On Western Park Remodel

Uintah County Commission Inches Forward On Western Park Remodel

Oct 25, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Determining current pricing on the Western Park ice rink and amphitheater remodel was the focus of an agenda item approved during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday. BHI was the sole bidder on the project and will be the contractor if and when the Commission gives the project the final green light for construction. […]

Unemployment Update By County

Unemployment Update By County

Oct 25, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s unemployment remains among the lowest in the country. According to the updated data from the Department of Workforce Services, Utah’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 2.1 percent from 2 percent and down from 2.5 percent one year ago. The unemployment levels for local counties stayed the same from the month before. Daggett County […]