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‘Small Town Comeback’ Returning To Continue Story Of Vernal Area

‘Small Town Comeback’ Returning To Continue Story Of Vernal Area

Jan 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A popular documentary style series featuring downtown Vernal is coming back this month. Vernal City announced this week that new episodes of the ‘Small Town Comeback’ documentary series will kick off on January 24th. Project filming started about four years ago and the first episode was released on December 27th, 2023. Episodes were shared throughout […]

Applications Being Accepted For Uintah County Small Business Microgrant

Applications Being Accepted For Uintah County Small Business Microgrant

Jan 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Economic Development Office has a fairly new program aimed at helping grow local businesses. The Small Business Microgrant program started last fall with the intention of making grant funding within reach of small businesses and through a simple process. The requirements are straight forward. Applicants must be an existing business of any […]

DWR Thanks Volunteers Of Dedicated Hunter Program

DWR Thanks Volunteers Of Dedicated Hunter Program

Jan 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is shining a light on their dedicated volunteers, including those in northeastern Utah. In 2024, there were 8,792 people who participated in the Dedicated Hunter Program during which participants complete 32 hours of DWR-approved service in order to qualify for deer permits through the program. They enroll in the […]

Uintah County Approves Land Purchase To Support Affordable Housing Efforts

Uintah County Approves Land Purchase To Support Affordable Housing Efforts

Jan 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County approved the purchase of property during Tuesday’s Commission meeting to be utilized for affordable housing opportunities. Uintah County Commissioner John Laursen provided a summary of the project during the meeting, explaining that the property is about 35 acres next to the Uintah High School football and baseball fields. The County is collaborating with […]

Dutch John Experiences Another Mild Earthquake Over Weekend

Dutch John Experiences Another Mild Earthquake Over Weekend

Jan 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A similar sized micro earthquake took place again near Dutch John over the weekend, about a month after the last one of this size. According to the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, the Magnitude 2.7 quake was recorded on January 11th at 3:48pm. The location was pinned about 54 kilometers east of Dutch John and recorded […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Search And Rescue Team

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Search And Rescue Team

Jan 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Search and Rescue team received well deserved recognition this month by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. Service awards were presented at an annual banquet on January 9th which gave individual recognitions to Dusty Jensen, Guy Taylor, and Justin Schmidt. “These men are all volunteers and jump at a moment’s notice to go […]

‘Night To Shine’ Event Coming Up

‘Night To Shine’ Event Coming Up

Jan 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

When the Vernal Christian Church teamed up with the Tim Tebow Foundation in 2022 to launch the ‘Night To Shine’ in Vernal, it was hard to guess just how special the event would be. Those who have been a part in any way know that the energy, smiles, and love shared at this magical prom […]

Chamber Of Commerce Serving Duchesne County Moves Locations

Chamber Of Commerce Serving Duchesne County Moves Locations

Jan 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Services provided by the Chamber of Commerce are still available and in fact never stopped in Duchesne County but if you thought their building looked empty you would be right. The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County is now at home on South State Street between the Roosevelt City Building and the Crossroads Center. This […]

Temporary Closure Scheduled For Quarry Exhibit Hall Later This Year

Temporary Closure Scheduled For Quarry Exhibit Hall Later This Year

Jan 14, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A temporary closure has been scheduled for the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument for later this year. National Park Service made the announcement on Monday, stating that major road, parking lot, and sidewalk reconstruction will take place from September 8th through late October. “We recognize that people travel from across the country […]

Fort Duchesne Man Arrested After Hammer Attack

Fort Duchesne Man Arrested After Hammer Attack

Jan 13, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Fort Duchesne man was arrested after allegedly attacking another person with a hammer. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Jacob Minchey had been served a pretrial protective order on Wednesday. On Friday, the adult protected under the order and another person were ambushed as they exited a vehicle. Minchey allegedly was hitting the […]

Man Spotted In Stolen Vehicle Arrested On Active Warrant And DUI

Man Spotted In Stolen Vehicle Arrested On Active Warrant And DUI

Jan 13, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man sitting in a stolen vehicle at 7-Eleven was arrested for DUI on Saturday in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a vehicle matching the description of a stolen vehicle was seen in the parking lot of 7-Eleven on North Vernal Avenue when an officer noted that there was a person in […]