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Dinah Soar Days Concerts Presented by Evans Family Media

Dinah Soar Days Concerts Presented by Evans Family Media

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Dinah SOAR Days hot air balloon night glow being held tonight and tomorrow in downtown Vernal will include amazing live music brought to you by Evans Family Media. Saturday night’s headline act will be Tyler Gould, a singer/songwriter getting attention for his storytelling style which blends Country and Americana. Gould is a mental health […]

Public Help Requested In Identifying Vehicle And Person Of Interest

Public Help Requested In Identifying Vehicle And Person Of Interest

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help throughout the region in identifying a vehicle and person of interest in images shared this week. On Wednesday, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office shared that they have started investigating a fraud case involving stolen and counterfeit checks and a local bank in Rock Springs. Images of […]

Rural County Grant To Support Variety Of Uintah County Programs

Rural County Grant To Support Variety Of Uintah County Programs

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell made a presentation to the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday outlining programs proposed to receive funding through a state grant program. The Rural County Grant utilizes $200,000 dollars in funding through the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Campbell explained that the program itself has changed over recent years […]

Moose In Moffat County Prompts Safety Reminder To Public

Moose In Moffat County Prompts Safety Reminder To Public

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bull moose hanging around the area of Loudy Simpson Park in Moffat County has prompted the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office to remind the public to stay aware of the dangers these magnificent creatures present. The bull moose has shown agitation at the presence of people and dogs, a situation that is to be expected, […]

Tune In To Uinta Basin Railway Radio Interview Monday On Newstalk KVEL

Tune In To Uinta Basin Railway Radio Interview Monday On Newstalk KVEL

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Evans Family Media invites all to tune into Newstalk KVEL on Monday at 5:00pm for an interview on the status of the Uinta Basin Railway. The discussion will include consequences of the federal appeals court ruling, options available to project managers going forward, the future of project funding, interstate commerce and how this ruling will […]

Memorabilia And Wall Of Queens To Be Removed During Western Park Remodel

Memorabilia And Wall Of Queens To Be Removed During Western Park Remodel

Aug 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While change is expected as a remodeling project approaches for Uintah County’s Western Park, some community members are pushing back concerning the removal of nostalgic items from the main building’s long hallway. The items honoring Chad Bedell and Lane Frost are permanently coming down, along with the Uintah County Queen photos. “When I heard the […]

BLM Begins Protest Period For Uintah County Oil And Gas Lease Sale

BLM Begins Protest Period For Uintah County Oil And Gas Lease Sale

Aug 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office opened a 30-day public protest period on Wednesday to receive public input on a Uintah County oil and gas parcel that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. This period follows the scoping of 13 parcels encompassing over 16,600 acres within Uintah County after which the […]

Future Of Water In Ashley Valley Discussed During City/County Meeting

Future Of Water In Ashley Valley Discussed During City/County Meeting

Aug 24, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water was a hot topic at the City/County meeting on Wednesday in Vernal as the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District presented their water study findings. In March, the District announced that all new connections were suspended for 6 months as the District performed a water rights study and to determine how close to […]

Senator Mike Lee Statement On Uinta Basin Railway Appeals Court Decision

Senator Mike Lee Statement On Uinta Basin Railway Appeals Court Decision

Aug 23, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Uinta Basin Railway was issued in 2021 and environmental lawsuits soon followed. The Surface Transportation Board stated in their decision that as with other rail projects, the Uinta Basin Railway is likely to produce unavoidable environmental impacts but found that with extensive mitigation conditions imposed, those impacts would […]