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‘Annie’ Bringing Families Together To Entertain And Be Entertained

‘Annie’ Bringing Families Together To Entertain And Be Entertained

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A night spent together at the theatre has become a part of holiday traditions for many local families and ‘Annie’ at Vernal Theatre Live has provided the fun and joy anticipated during the show’s first two nights. Something special about the cast is that there are many families with multiple members performing together. In fact, […]

$1 Christmas Tree And Firewood Permits

$1 Christmas Tree And Firewood Permits

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention this winter season. “We are committed to helping Utahns connect with their public lands in meaningful and affordable ways,” shares Joe Mendez, BLM Utah Associate State Director. “This initiative […]

Local Liquor Store Participating In Annual Donation Drive

Local Liquor Store Participating In Annual Donation Drive

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tis’ the season of giving, even at the liquor store. Starting this week, shoppers at any of the 52 state liquor stores are asked to leave a donation to support a local charity. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services launched the donation drive in 2023 after Governor Cox asked all state agencies to participate in […]

Victim In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County Identified

Victim In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County Identified

Dec 18, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in the auto-pedestrian accident that happened in Duchesne County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office updated their news release on Wednesday, stating, “On December 16th, deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident near the area of […]

Man Wanted On Statewide Warrant Arrested In Myton

Man Wanted On Statewide Warrant Arrested In Myton

Dec 17, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A repeat DUI offender was pulled over after leaving the Family Dollar on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 54-year-old Jayson Curtis Ponton was a wanted person and officers confirmed that he had an active statewide warrant and no valid driver’s license before initiating a traffic stop. Ponton had a revoked license with […]

Search Warrant At Lapoint Residence Ends In Arrest And Felony Drug Charge

Search Warrant At Lapoint Residence Ends In Arrest And Felony Drug Charge

Dec 17, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An arrest several months in the making happened on Friday at a Lapoint residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in September, an employee of Moon Lake Electric reported that a residence was hooked up to an unauthorized power supply. The estimated total amount for the theft of services equaled $4,883. After several months […]

Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Money From Employer’s Safe

Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Money From Employer’s Safe

Dec 17, 2025 · Basin Now · News

An investigation into if an employee had embezzled money confirmed what was suspected. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Roosevelt Police had been informed that an employee was suspected to be taking money out of the company safe and had been caught on camera multiple times. The individual had also confessed to taking $10,000 […]

Work Begins On Ashley Gorge Parking Lot

Work Begins On Ashley Gorge Parking Lot

Dec 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County announced that work has begun that will help visitors to the Via Ferrata. Crews have started on the Ashley Gorge parking lot, a County-built project approved by the BLM Utah. “This improvement will make it easier and safer for visitors to enjoy the surrounding public lands managed by both the County and the […]

Remember To Test Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors

Remember To Test Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors

Dec 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne Fire Department is reminding the public to test your carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month to ensure they are operational. Most carbon monoxide detectors have a test button. If your CO detector has replaceable batteries, change them at least every six months. The entire unit should be replaced every 5 to 7 […]

Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County

Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County

Dec 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Law enforcement alerted the public of an accident on Tuesday evening encouraging travelers to avoid the area. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared around 10:00pm that first responders were currently on scene of a vehicle-pedestrian accident involving a 19-year-old man near 6387 South 12000 West in Duchesne County. The incident occurred [Tuesday] evening when the […]

Public Scoping Period Opens For June 2026 Oil And Gas Lease Sale

Public Scoping Period Opens For June 2026 Oil And Gas Lease Sale

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Utah. The parcels are largely located in Uintah County with some located in San Juan County and Grand […]

DevPipeline Receives 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day Corporate Champion Award

DevPipeline Receives 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day Corporate Champion Award

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

DevPipeline, Utah’s only competency-based software apprenticeship and one that has a 100% employment rate of graduates, has been named the recipient of the Corporate Community Champion Award at the 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day celebration. DevPipeline, which has a location at the Innovation Hub in Vernal, was nominated by the non-profit ‘My Story Matters’. A December […]