The 2026 midterm election includes several state offices relevant to Uintah Basin residents. Those that have filed for State Senate District #20 are incumbent Republican Party candidate Ronald Winterton and Forward Party candidate Annette McRae. Those that have filed...
The man arrested during a search warrant issued in Duchesne County last month has been charged with murder. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the Duchesne County property on December 28th searching for the second suspect in a fatal South Jordan...
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has released updated employment numbers, reflecting data for November 2025. No October data was compiled due to the lapse in federal appropriations during the fall. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2025 increased...
A 501(c)(3) focused on improving life in the Flaming Gorge area has been grateful for recent support. The January Daggett County Fence Post shared that the Flaming Gorge Community Foundation recently received a $2,000 donation from the ‘Church and Dwight’s Employee...
Today is the final day to submit comments on the Environmental Assessment of the Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest is planning to build a new compressor station adjacent to the existing Clay Basin Meter Station. The Federal...
Local officials have also commented on the expansion of Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc. (IRRX) in Uintah County. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced last week their agreement with IRRX that offers tax benefits for the company’s expansion and...
A probation check in Duchesne City resulted in arrest for new drug violations. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers performing the compliance check located Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, 9 Suboxone strips without a prescription, and marijuana....
Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc (IRRX) has been awarded a post-performance tax reduction by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity thanks to its expansion in Uintah County. IRRX projects to add 40 new, high paying jobs tied to the Uinta Basin Railway project...
The amazing volunteers of Duchesne County Search and Rescue were honored last week at their annual banquet. “In 2025, these dedicated volunteers completed over 400 search hours and logged an impressive 272 hours of training, continually sharpening their skills so they...
Private landowners can now enter into voluntary partnerships with the Division of Wildlife Resources as part of efforts to enhance big game and turkey populations. The wildlife board voted in favor of the new rule that is expected to benefit both wildlife and the...