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Art Gifted To Ute Tribe Head Start From University of Utah PA Program

Art Gifted To Ute Tribe Head Start From University of Utah PA Program

Jan 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A piece of art was recently gifted and delivered to the Ute Indian Tribe Head Start program in Fort Duchesne that holds meaning for all involved. Faculty and students from the University of Utah’s Physician Assistant program gifted the painting “as a gesture of respect and appreciation for the ongoing partnership between the PA Program […]

Remember The Maine Park Pavilion Torn Down/To Be Replaced

Remember The Maine Park Pavilion Torn Down/To Be Replaced

Jan 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Remember the Maine Park up Dry Fork Canyon will have some noticeable changes when reopened this spring and summer. According to Uintah Special Service District 1 Executive Director Cheryl Meier, the pavilion is being redone and a sidewalk will be added to the bathroom to make it ADA compliant. “A lot of county and community […]

Swearing In Ceremonies Held Monday

Swearing In Ceremonies Held Monday

Jan 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Several swearing in ceremonies took place on Monday around the Uintah Basin. Duchesne City welcomed Mayor Deborah Herron and city council members Marty Herrera and Mark Nielsen. Duchesne City shared photos of the ceremony along with the message stating, “We’re grateful for your service and excited for the future of our city under your leadership!” […]

Utah Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition On Display Locally

Utah Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition On Display Locally

Jan 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A traveling exhibit has made a stop locally. The ‘Utah Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition’ will be on display through February 10th at the Duchesne Branch Library. “The pieces in this exhibition illustrate the best of Utah watercolor art, as recognized by annual exhibitions held by the Utah Watercolor Society,” shares the announcement. “The show highlights […]

Discussions On Utah’s Deer Herds To Be Held In Roosevelt And Vernal

Discussions On Utah’s Deer Herds To Be Held In Roosevelt And Vernal

Jan 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Supporting and growing Utah’s mule deer populations are top priorities for the Division of Wildlife Resources. The DWR has shared that over the past few decades, Utah has seen periods of growth and decline in deer numbers. The 2024 post-hunting season population estimate was approximately 295,200 deer which is 73% of the long-term management objective […]

‘Project Read’ At Duchesne County Libraries Offering Literacy To Adults

‘Project Read’ At Duchesne County Libraries Offering Literacy To Adults

Jan 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Literacy changes lives and the Duchesne County Library System has partnered with a program to ensure that local adults needing help becoming literate, get the tutoring they need. “Duchesne Branch Library and Roosevelt Branch Library are partnering with Project Read to offer one-on-one reading tutoring to functionally illiterate adults ages 16 and up. Project Read […]

Naples City Welcomes New Mayor And City Council Members

Naples City Welcomes New Mayor And City Council Members

Jan 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Naples City has welcomed a new mayor and city council members. The swearing in ceremony for Mayor Brock Arnold and new city council members Jonathan Beede and Nathan Zilles took place on January 2nd. Naples Mayor Brock Arnold had plenty to share when asked about what’s in store for Naples City and simply put, he’s […]

Northeastern Utah Receives Nearly $3 Million In Trust Lands Permanent Funds

Northeastern Utah Receives Nearly $3 Million In Trust Lands Permanent Funds

Jan 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A record amount of Trust Lands Permanent Funds will be distributed to Utah public schools for the 2026-2027 school year, up 20% from last year. The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office announcement shared that schools will be notified of their School LAND Trust Fund allocations this week, giving administrators and school community councils a […]

New Year’s DUI Patrol Report And Utah’s New ID Law

New Year’s DUI Patrol Report And Utah’s New ID Law

Jan 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Increased patrol shifts on holidays aim to deter those who would consider driving impaired as well as have more eyes on the roads to catch those that do make that decision. When asked about New Year’s Eve, Vernal Police shared that during the peak celebration times of 8pm to 1am, officers made 36 traffic stops, […]

Uintah County Library To Help Make 2026 A Creative New Year

Uintah County Library To Help Make 2026 A Creative New Year

Jan 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The New Year is full of possibilities and most people will give at least some thought towards goals they have for 2026. The Uintah County Library is on the team to help launch the New Year in the right direction by hosting a Creative New Year event. “It’s the New Year, and we are so […]