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Duchesne County Officials Sworn Into Office

Duchesne County Officials Sworn Into Office

Jan 5, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County officials were sworn into office this week. Janet Jenkins from the Clerk Auditors Office performed the ceremony to swear in the following elected officials: newly elected Tracy Killian for Commission Seat A, newly elected Chelise Jessen as Clerk-Auditor, and incumbents Gregory Miles for Commission Seat B, Stephen Foote as Duchesne County Attorney, and […]

UBMC Welcomes Hayes, The 2023 New Years Baby

UBMC Welcomes Hayes, The 2023 New Years Baby

Jan 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Medical Center shared some exciting news with the Basin community on Tuesday evening. This year’s New Years Baby has arrived! Weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 19 inches long, Hayes Dean Lamb was born on January 2nd at 7:11pm to proud parents Russell and Julie Lamb. The hospital joined forces with local […]

Group Exploring Possibility For Performing Arts Center In Vernal

Group Exploring Possibility For Performing Arts Center In Vernal

Jan 4, 2023 · Chaunte Riker · News

A group of locals, all passionate about the arts, are exploring the possibility of bringing a performing arts center to the Vernal community and they are gathering input from the public. The dream as provided in their mission statement is to “build and provide a state of the art, culturally rich, dynamic, and sustainable performing […]

Live On Utah Offers Course For Suicide Prevention

Live On Utah Offers Course For Suicide Prevention

Jan 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

“For those who are not trained, there’s no playbook to follow on how to save a person from trying to end their own life.” This quote inspired the organization ‘Live On Utah’ to organize resources to become that much needed playbook. More than 91% of Utahns know someone who has died by suicide, survived an […]

Roosevelt City Shares Snow Removal Reminders

Roosevelt City Shares Snow Removal Reminders

Jan 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Unless you are hibernating, you know that the Uintah Basin has been buried in snow the last few days. Of course this means that the snow plows have been beyond busy. Roosevelt City Public Works Director Kirby Wolfinjer is giving credit where it is due, stating that “our guys are giving 110% and I am […]

Uintah County Holds Swearing In Ceremony For Elected Offices

Uintah County Holds Swearing In Ceremony For Elected Offices

Jan 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Newly elected and re-elected Uintah County officials were sworn in on Tuesday in the Uintah County Commission Chambers. 8th District Court Judge Greg Lamb performed the ceremony for incumbent Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins, newly elected John Laursen for Commission Seat A, newly elected Sonja Norton for Commission Seat B, incumbent Sheriff Steve Labrum, and incumbent […]

Local Author’s New Book Inspired By Personal Experience

Local Author’s New Book Inspired By Personal Experience

Jan 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Well of Eida, local author KB Benson’s new book being released next month, is so much more to Benson than just an exciting fantasy read. Kimberly Benson and her husband Justin were relatively new to Vernal when they welcomed their second child, a beautiful boy who they soon discovered had a serious heart condition. “In […]

How To Participate In Yellow Dot Program

How To Participate In Yellow Dot Program

Jan 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Department of Public Safety is asking Utahns to consider the following questions: “Have you thought about what the immediate aftermath of a serious crash might be? Would you be conscious? Able to speak? Able to tell first responders what medications you’re taking, any special medical considerations and who to contact?” These questions led the […]

4th Annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah Ice Fishing Event Coming Up

4th Annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah Ice Fishing Event Coming Up

Jan 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 4th annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah Ice Fishing Event is almost here and this is one you won’t want to miss. This unique event is taking place Saturday, January 14th starting at 8am at Steinaker State Park. “Everyone is invited,” shares coordinator Sidney Smith. “This is targeted towards people with disabilities and uses able bodies […]

ARMC Welcomes Braylee, The 2023 New Year’s Baby

ARMC Welcomes Braylee, The 2023 New Year’s Baby

Jan 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center shared exciting news on Monday of the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches, Braylee was born to Ciara and Micheal, on Sunday, January 1st, at 5:31 AM. “We have had an amazing experience with Ashley Regional and all the doctors and staff!” […]

Representative Watkins Legislative Review

Representative Watkins Legislative Review

Jan 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s District 67 representative Christine Watkins is preparing for the Utah Legislative session. In an interview with Castle Country Radio, Representative Watkins shared that education vouchers will be before the legislature again this year. She says the bill will detail how funds can be accessed by homeschooling families as well as other options. It’s expected […]