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UBTech Breaks Records At National SkillsUSA Competition

UBTech Breaks Records At National SkillsUSA Competition

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another record breaking year for UBTech students at the National SkillsUSA competition. Iowa Tanklines covered the cost of the travel for the 13 state gold medalist students that made it to the national competition. Since 2017, UBTech has produced national SkillsUSA medalists and this year marked three consecutive years they had a gold […]

Naples City Hosting Summerfest And Fireworks On Pioneer Day

Naples City Hosting Summerfest And Fireworks On Pioneer Day

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s almost time for the 3rd annual Summerfest put on by Naples City for the Pioneer Day holiday. This free event will be held at Naples City Park on Monday, July 24th and the fun includes bounce houses, vendor booths, food trucks, games, live music, and a huge fireworks show. All are encouraged to enjoy […]

‘Sparklers Are Dangerous’ Shares Uintah Fire District

‘Sparklers Are Dangerous’ Shares Uintah Fire District

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Fire District has an important message for locals eager to enjoy fireworks for the holiday. “Every year, young children can be found along parade routes and at festivals with sparklers in hand, but sparklers are a lot more dangerous than most people think,” shares the District. “Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees – hot […]

DWR: Time To Think About Hunter Education

DWR: Time To Think About Hunter Education

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources says it’s time to be thinking about hunter education.  “July and August are popular times to take hunter education because it’s right before the fall general-season big game hunts,” shares the DWR. “To hunt in Utah, everyone born after December 31st, 1965 must complete a state-offered hunter education class or […]

Vernal City LED Conversion Project Starting Next Week

Vernal City LED Conversion Project Starting Next Week

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A project to convert streetlights in downtown Vernal to LED lighting is scheduled to begin next week. Rocky Mountain Power approached Vernal City over two years ago about the option and earlier this year the two entities finalized the contract. Rocky Mountain Power is who actually owns the street light system and cities and counties […]

West Nile Virus Found In Uintah County Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus Found In Uintah County Mosquitoes

Jul 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes located in Uintah County. According to TriCounty Health Department, the mosquitoes which tested positive were from collections made on July 11th in western Uintah County near Ouray and Pelican Lake. “Uintah Mosquito abatement routinely traps mosquitoes throughout the county, and tests them for West Nile Virus in […]

Gold Cross Ambulance Receives National Accreditation

Gold Cross Ambulance Receives National Accreditation

Jul 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Gold Cross Ambulance has received national CAAS accreditation making Gold Cross the only ambulance provider in the state to achieve that national distinction. CAAS is the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services and the accreditation achieved by Gold Cross puts them in the top 1 percent of ambulance services in the country. Local Gold Cross […]

Treasure Hunts Growing In Popularity, Including In Uintah Basin

Treasure Hunts Growing In Popularity, Including In Uintah Basin

Jul 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

In case you didn’t know, it is treasure hunt season in Utah. An Iowa woman, who made multiple trips to Utah in search of the $25,000 dollar treasure through Utah Treasure Hunt, found the hidden booty just days ago in Bountiful up Mueller Park Trail. It was day 51 of the hunt and she credits […]

‘Make Em’ Laugh’ Benefit Concert For The Bentley Family This Saturday

‘Make Em’ Laugh’ Benefit Concert For The Bentley Family This Saturday

Jul 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The ‘Make Em’ Laugh’ Benefit Concert at Vernal Theatre: Live is ready to entertain this Saturday, July 22nd for a great cause. “The Bentley family is a beloved part of our community, especially with Vernal Theatre Live,” shares event organizer Megan Pearson. “Andrew Bentley himself has been in more than 40 shows, the majority of […]

Fireworks Safety Tips From Uintah Fire District

Fireworks Safety Tips From Uintah Fire District

Jul 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · Uncategorized

The Pioneer Holiday offers another opportunity to celebrate with fireworks in the state of Utah. The 2023 legal discharge dates are July 22nd through July 25th from 11am to 11pm with July 24th hours extended to midnight. The Uintah Fire District encourages all to make safety the top priority this holiday and suggests kicking back and […]

Give’m Health: Summer Water Safety

Give’m Health: Summer Water Safety

Jul 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s nothing quite like a cool swim on a hot day and TriCounty Health Department has tips for swimming this summer to stay safe while having fun. David Koons, TriCounty Health Environmental Health Scientist, visited the Evans Family Media studios this week with lots of great information on the topic. If you have a pool […]