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Uintah High Student Council Receives National Award

Uintah High Student Council Receives National Award

Apr 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The members of the Uintah High School Student Council are diligent and hard working and it has paid off in a big way. It was announced on Wednesday that the group has been recognized with the 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence award by the National Association of Student Councils. Ronn Nozoe, CEO of the […]

CPW Confirms 2nd Case Of Wolf Depredation In Less Than A Week

CPW Confirms 2nd Case Of Wolf Depredation In Less Than A Week

Apr 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife have confirmed the second case of wolf depredation in western Colorado in less than a week. The first case was a report of a dead calf in Grand County on April 2nd with the second case also of a dead calf on April 7th. The most recent field investigation found injuries […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Rounds Up Abandoned Horses

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Rounds Up Abandoned Horses

Apr 11, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A pair of horses caused a fair amount of concern on Wednesday in Duchesne County until the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office caught up with them. Multiple posts were shared on social media about the duo as they wandered around Myton and got closer to Highway 40. Eventually they were rounded up and put into a […]

Vernal City Annual Downtown Cleanup

Vernal City Annual Downtown Cleanup

Apr 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Downtown Alliance and Vernal City have teamed up to once again host an Annual Downtown Cleanup and all are invited to come beautify downtown. All are invited to meet at the Cobble Rock Park on May 3rd at 3:00 pm. Volunteers will be cleaning up the gutters, sidewalks, flower pots, and window areas […]

Roosevelt City Hometown Pride Citywide Clean-Up And Recreation Survey

Roosevelt City Hometown Pride Citywide Clean-Up And Recreation Survey

Apr 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Interfaith Council has joined forces with Roosevelt City to promote some spring cleaning. The Hometown Pride Citywide Clean-Up event is taking place on April 27th on Main Street. All are encouraged to contact their faith leader or visit www.Roosevelt City.com/Cleanup to get involved and help make the Roosevelt community shine. This lands […]

More Details Shared On Upcoming Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise

More Details Shared On Upcoming Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise

Apr 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

More details have been shared regarding a full-scale emergency response exercise taking place in Uintah County. Over 30 organizations are participating, including agencies from Daggett, Uintah, and Duchesne Counties as well as the State of Utah. Tuesday’s announcement from Uintah County Emergency Management shares that “on April 20th, from approximately 10 am to 4 pm, […]

Senator Winterton Discusses Clean Energy And Rocky Mountain Power

Senator Winterton Discusses Clean Energy And Rocky Mountain Power

Apr 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator Ron Winterton was among the speakers at the Roosevelt Business Alliance meeting on Tuesday morning. Among his updates, Winterton commented on the Rocky Mountain Power changes to their 20-year-management plan. Rocky Mountain Power recently submitted their Integrated Resource Plan to the state that called for extending the use of coal-fired energy power plants, until […]

Sports Discussion Leads To Assault Among Prisoners In Duchesne County Jail

Sports Discussion Leads To Assault Among Prisoners In Duchesne County Jail

Apr 10, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s not uncommon for March Madness to fuel disagreements among sports enthusiasts which was the recent case between 2 inmates in the Duchesne County Jail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on March 29th an inmate was attacked by his bunkmate, 21-year-old Tyson Rocco. When interviewed, Rocco stated that a group was talking about […]

Fentanyl And Heroin Distribution Charges Filed Against Dutch John Man

Fentanyl And Heroin Distribution Charges Filed Against Dutch John Man

Apr 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local authorities continue the battle against the influx of dangerous drugs into localcommunities. On April 8th, new charges were filed in 8th District Court against46-year-old Ryan Daniel Dangerfield. One count of 1st Degree Felony Distribution of aControlled Substance and one count of Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernaliawith Intent to Deliver were added in relation to […]

Meet The Candidate: Phil Lyman For Utah Governor

Meet The Candidate: Phil Lyman For Utah Governor

Apr 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Evans Family Media has begun to share interviews with current candidates for politicaloffice on air and online as a service to the public. On April 5th, an interview with PhilLyman, Republican candidate for Utah Governor, aired on Newstalk KVEL. Lymananswered questions on public lands, federal overreach, Utah as a sanctuary state andhandling illegal immigration. Lyman […]

Duchesne County Commission Candidates Panel Happening Tomorrow

Duchesne County Commission Candidates Panel Happening Tomorrow

Apr 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tomorrow is the day for citizens of Duchesne County to learn more about the candidatesrunning for the one open Commission seat for this year’s election. This is an opportunityto meet candidates in-person ahead of the county convention. The Commission seat hasopened after years of dedicated service by Commissioner Irene Hansen who is notrunning for reelection. […]