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The law enforcement community and beyond are mourning the passing of a well known officer in Duchesne County on January 28th. Roosevelt City Police Chief Mark Watkins shared the following statement about the loss on Tuesday: “The Roosevelt Police Department would like to send our deepest condolences to Corporal Cody Barton’s family. We are stunned […]
A Uintah County woman was arrested this week on drug distribution charges. According to court documents, 38-year-old Breann Elizabeth Robbins met with and distributed drugs including methamphetamine to a police informant on multiple occasions in 2023. The location of the transactions was Robbins residence on South Vernal Avenue. Robbins was arrested on January 25th and […]
If the mild winter continues it could be a big year for shed antler hunting but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder to all those eager to get out there. Before heading outdoors, you are required to complete the 2024 DWR Antler Gathering Ethics course if you plan to gather shed antlers […]
By now the patrons of the Duchesne Branch Library have heard of the upcoming temporary closure while a remodel of the entire building takes place. Thankfully, the library system staff will still provide some library services and activities while the building is closed and in the end, the community will enjoy upgrades and new amenities […]
Is there a teacher in the Uintah School District that has positively impacted your life or the life of a student you know? The Uintah Schools Foundation is requesting nominations of outstanding teachers who have given extraordinary service to local students. The Foundation has been recognizing local teachers since 1997. Two teachers will be recognized […]
Social media can be a great tool for sharing information but it’s not always the best mode of direct communication. Vernal City has announced that they can now receive communication from the public through text message. “Vernal City wants to hear from you! We appreciate the feedback on social media; however, it is not the […]
On January 26th, officers with the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strikeforce and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were informed of a vehicle seen leaving a known drug distribution residence in another jurisdiction. The vehicle was registered to a Myton man and the vehicle was located by Duchesne County officers traveling on Highway 40 eastbound. A traffic […]
It was a full house at the Vernal City employee appreciation dinner last week where employees were recognized for their service. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion took the opportunity to present a 2023 year in review outlining progress on projects, changes, and data for the year. Some of the details include the following: Vernal Police […]
It was another epic year for the annual Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The 2024 event had 801 participants between 243 teams and the competition saw over 3,100 burbot removed from the fishery! There was also a category for removing lake trout of which 319 were caught. Event organizers reported that this was the […]
Scammers continue to find victims in the region as they pretend to be from the United States Postal Service. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm and warning local citizens. “Sad to say, scam calls are increasing every day and they are getting more resourceful than ever,” shares the announcement. “This scammer is […]
The Uintah Conference Center was full of energy and great minds last week at the Utah State University Uintah Basin Science Fair for local middle school students. The students who placed in the top three in Biological Science, Physical Science, Social Science, and Engineering in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade divisions have qualified to […]
Further details have been shared about the temporary closure coming up for the Duchesne Branch Library that is housed in a county building scheduled for a major remodel project in 2024. The latest Duchesne Branch newsletter shares that the closure will last for nearly 7 months beginning on April 1st and running through mid-November. Library […]