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Plans Underway For Over 40 New Wells On Myton Bench

Plans Underway For Over 40 New Wells On Myton Bench

Dec 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Growth continues in the oil and gas industry. One such example of this was reported during a Duchesne County Commission meeting this month. Duchesne County Public Works Director Mike Casper shared with the Duchesne County Commissioners that he had met with XCL Resources about upcoming 2024 projects. Casper shared that XCL Resources has shared plans […]

Community Invited To Interfaith Christmas Sing-Along This Sunday

Community Invited To Interfaith Christmas Sing-Along This Sunday

Dec 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Christmas isn’t really Christmas for many people until there is a chance to sing and hear favorite Christmas songs. A special opportunity to do just that is happening this Sunday at a Christmas Sing Along where an Interfaith choir will perform and all in attendance will be invited to join in singing classic Christian Christmas […]

Rep. Moore On Passage Of FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act Report

Rep. Moore On Passage Of FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act Report

Dec 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative Blake Moore is eager to share with Utahns the wins within the National Defense Authorization Act report to benefit our state. On Thursday, Moore voted for the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. “This legislation includes massive wins for Hill [Airforce Base] and our armed forces at large to ensure they have the resources they […]

DWR Cutthroat Slam Enjoys Banner Year With Colorado Cutthroat Medallion

DWR Cutthroat Slam Enjoys Banner Year With Colorado Cutthroat Medallion

Dec 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Colorado River cutthroat trout medallion as part of Utah’s Cutthroat Slam in 2023 has turned into a massively successful program that supports cutthroat trout conservation efforts. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced this week that the program had a record year and that a new medallion has been added for the enthusiastic anglers throughout […]

Duchesne County School District Gives Update On Special Education Records

Duchesne County School District Gives Update On Special Education Records

Dec 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County School District is offering a heads up to the community on records scheduled to be destroyed in case those affected would like to request copies. Special education records of students born in the year 1996 are scheduled to be destroyed after January 5th, 2024, in accordance with federal statutes. These statutes allow […]

Moffat County Awarded Grant For Hydropower Project

Moffat County Awarded Grant For Hydropower Project

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade announced Wednesday new Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will diversify local economies and create new jobs in Moffat County through the development of hydropower. A $150,000 dollar grant awarded to Moffat County will fund a study to assess the socio-economic impact of a […]

Mac Attack Fishing Contest On Flaming Gorge Next Month

Mac Attack Fishing Contest On Flaming Gorge Next Month

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Mac Attack Fishing Contest that targets lake trout under 25 inches on Flaming Gorge is coming up in just a few weeks. “Angler harvest can be an effective tool for managing fisheries,” says John Walrath, Regional Fisheries Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “The Mac Attack Fishing Contest is a fun opportunity for […]

Only A Few More Days To Donate To Sub For Seniors

Only A Few More Days To Donate To Sub For Seniors

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A program that brings much needed holiday cheer to the most isolated and lonely of our community is accepting donations for just a few more days. The Sub For Seniors program has been delivering Christmas to seniors for 9 years now. Non-perishable food items, gift items, and monetary donations are being collected through December 18th […]

Affordable Connectivity Program Offered In Uintah Basin

Affordable Connectivity Program Offered In Uintah Basin

Dec 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new federal program is now being offered in the Uintah Basin and there are locals able and ready to help those interested. The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income families afford the cost of having internet service in their home and also offers a one time discount on a computer purchased through a participating provider. […]

Duchesne County Commission Adopts 2024 Budget

Duchesne County Commission Adopts 2024 Budget

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For county governments, December means it’s time to finalize the budget for the coming year. After months of budget work sessions, the Duchesne County Commission approved a 2024 budget of about $57.4 million dollars. Within that budget, the General Fund was approved at about $30.8 million dollars, the Capital Project Fund was approved at about […]

Altamont Cowboy Wins First NFR Check

Altamont Cowboy Wins First NFR Check

Dec 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s National Finals Rodeo time and a Duchesne County cowboy is thrilled about his 6th place finish in bareback and the nearly $5,000 dollar cut of the pot that came his way so far. Bareback rider Dean Thompson had an 83.5-point ride in the third round and that did the trick. “It’s a new rodeo […]