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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 […]

2023 Esquire RV Country Showdown

2023 Esquire RV Country Showdown

Jul 7, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a sentimental night of music and nostalgia at the longest running talent competition in the Uintah Basin on Wednesday evening. The 42nd Annual Country Showdown was a culmination of hard work and talent and brought country music and the people of the basin together for an amazing night! 17 local, talented contestants vied […]

Roosevelt City Raises Beautiful Large Flag Overlooking Memorial Park

Roosevelt City Raises Beautiful Large Flag Overlooking Memorial Park

Jul 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City’s Independence Day celebration had a great turnout and among the memorable events was the raising of a beautiful American flag overlooking Roosevelt’s Memorial Park. The massive 30 by 60 foot flag was raised over 120 feet in the air on a new flagpole on the bluff overlooking the cemetery. The ceremony took place […]

Dinosaurland FreedomFest Enjoys Another Year Of Success

Dinosaurland FreedomFest Enjoys Another Year Of Success

Jul 6, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Through the combined efforts of Vernal City, Uintah County Travel and Tourism, Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce, Uintah Special Service District 1, and numerous local businesses and individuals, this year’s Dinosaurland FreedomFest was a success. FreedomFest Chairman Amber Hadlock shares that there were a few bumps like some rain, hail, and a short power outage […]