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Have You Seen This Missing Backhoe Out Of The Fruitland Area?

Have You Seen This Missing Backhoe Out Of The Fruitland Area?

May 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thieves may be getting bolder but can you imagine stealing a huge piece of heavy equipment? Duchesne County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case of a missing Case 580D Backhoe out of the Lower Red Creek area in Fruitland. “This backhoe was last seen by the owner about two weeks ago,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. […]

Myton Man Arrested For Actions During January 6 2021 Capital Breach

Myton Man Arrested For Actions During January 6 2021 Capital Breach

May 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County man has been arrested for actions that allegedly took place on January 6th, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol Building. 29–year-old Odin Meacham was arrested on Monday in Myton and was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Meacham was among a mob […]

Flood Watch Issued For Green River Near Jensen

Flood Watch Issued For Green River Near Jensen

May 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Farmers and land owners in the Jensen area have been tuned into the rising waters of the Green River for weeks, if not longer, and the current forecast for that area validates all concerns. National Weather Service reported on Monday that warmer temperatures are tapping into the snowpack and many rivers, including the Green River, […]

West Fork of Duchesne River Closed Into July

West Fork of Duchesne River Closed Into July

May 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has released information concerning a closure on the Duchesne River. On Friday, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced that the West Fork of the Duchesne River will be closed from May 15th to July 8th. This is “to protect spawning Colorado River cutthroat trout. This closure applies to […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Officers For Drug Arrests

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Officers For Drug Arrests

May 12, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is calling out their own for the great work in getting drugs off the streets of Duchesne County. On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office shared that Deputy Derrick Kearney made a drug arrest over the weekend and thanked him for his contributions in keeping Duchesne County residents safe. Just weeks before […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Provides Update On Data Incident

Uintah Basin Healthcare Provides Update On Data Incident

May 11, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare provided an update Wednesday on an incident that took place last year. As they previously reported, Uintah Basin Healthcare became aware of unusual activity on their network on November 7th, 2022. They immediately secured the environment and engaged a cybersecurity firm to investigate whether sensitive or protected information may have been affected. […]

Double Oversized Load Travels Across Uintah Basin

Double Oversized Load Travels Across Uintah Basin

May 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A double oversized load transport required extra help on Tuesday afternoon as it made its way across the Uintah Basin. Utah Highway Patrol was able to share some information about the transport. First, the cargo was a pair of generators thats height was taller than the traffic lights and therefore required special maneuvering. Second, the […]

Black Bear Takes Stroll In Uintah County

Black Bear Takes Stroll In Uintah County

May 8, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

How shocked would you be to see a black bear in your yard or on your street? Well a group of residents in Naples along 4500 South can tell you after a bear popped in for a stroll on Friday. The Division of Wildlife Resources responded and were able to tranquilize the bear and give […]

Vernal City Enters Into Interlocal Agreement For Municipal Legal Services

Vernal City Enters Into Interlocal Agreement For Municipal Legal Services

May 4, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City Council approved on Wednesday evening an Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Legal Services. City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the concept is the sharing of a municipal attorney with other local entities to save on costs and to increase availability of legal counsel. The Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Legal Services states that it is […]

SkyWest Airlines Not Awarded Bid To Continue At Vernal Regional Airport

SkyWest Airlines Not Awarded Bid To Continue At Vernal Regional Airport

May 3, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Transportation has rejected an application from SkyWest Airlines to continue service at the Vernal Regional Airport which means a change in service will come later this year. A press release issued on Tuesday and shared on the Vernal City website states clearly that the eligibility of SkyWest to continue service was not […]