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Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court, filling the vacancy created by Judge Clark McClellan’s retirement. Cameron Beech was an attorney at Campbell Williams Beech & Hall and also Vernal City’s hearing and variance officer and former Vernal City prosecutor. “I am grateful and humbled to be appointed by […]

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced the ice fishing tournaments on the calendar for 2025. Hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, the Burbot Bash will be held January 24 through the 26 at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. […]

BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Pushed Through

BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Pushed Through

Dec 23, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs area that has been hotly resisted by local leaders and Wyoming residents for years, has been finalized by the Bureau of Land Management. The Record of Decision was signed and released on Friday and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon immediately responded with his plans to continue in opposition, […]

Irene Hansen Building Unveiled

Irene Hansen Building Unveiled

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A surprise presented to outgoing Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen at her retirement celebration last week left her totally speechless as those gathered showed their support. The old county building in Duchesne City that has been remodeled to house the Gateway Senior Center, Duchesne County Library, and USU Extension has a new sign in place […]

Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed

Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The gates on the Vernal Ranger District close today, December 20th, to allow for over-the-snow travel for the winter. Taylor Mountain Road, Red Cloud, and White Cloud Loop roads are groomed for over the snow travel. The gates that will be closed include: Red Cloud Loop at the snowmobile parking area and Colton ski trailhead […]

Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands

Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative John Curtis introduced what he categorizes as a forward-thinking bill on Thursday that is designed to unlock renewable energy potential by allowing wind and solar projects to be co-located on existing federal energy leases. This legislation gives developers a way to build projects on already-disturbed federal lands with the consent of the current leaseholder. […]

Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award

Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award

Dec 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is among the recipients of an award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Vernal City is one of 7 winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance. “This award recognizes innovative programs that provide creative solutions to common challenges and highlight GFOA best practices in action,” shares the GFOA announcement. Vernal […]

Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check

Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check

Dec 19, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A woman on probation in Duchesne County was arrested after failing a compliance check last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers located heroin at the residence as well as alcohol and drug paraphernalia. 40-year-old Tiara Prisbey admitted to officers that she had been using heroin. She was arrested for the offense of […]

BLM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale In Uintah County

BLM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale In Uintah County

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a federal oil and gas lease sale that will take place this spring for land in northeastern Utah. The land includes two parcels in Uintah County which have been proposed for sale for the second quarterly lease sale of 2025. The two parcels encompass 833.28 acres of land […]

Water Officials Give Water And Reservoir Report

Water Officials Give Water And Reservoir Report

Dec 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Snow has been slow coming this year but Utah officials have said there’s no need to panic, especially in the Uinta Basin. According to a water conditions update from the Division of Water Resources, snowpack is 81% of normal as an overall average in the state but the Uinta Basin has fared best so far […]