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Remember To Test Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors

Remember To Test Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors

Dec 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne Fire Department is reminding the public to test your carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month to ensure they are operational. Most carbon monoxide detectors have a test button. If your CO detector has replaceable batteries, change them at least every six months. The entire unit should be replaced every 5 to 7 […]

Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County

Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County

Dec 17, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Law enforcement alerted the public of an accident on Tuesday evening encouraging travelers to avoid the area. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared around 10:00pm that first responders were currently on scene of a vehicle-pedestrian accident involving a 19-year-old man near 6387 South 12000 West in Duchesne County. The incident occurred [Tuesday] evening when the […]

Public Scoping Period Opens For June 2026 Oil And Gas Lease Sale

Public Scoping Period Opens For June 2026 Oil And Gas Lease Sale

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Utah. The parcels are largely located in Uintah County with some located in San Juan County and Grand […]

DevPipeline Receives 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day Corporate Champion Award

DevPipeline Receives 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day Corporate Champion Award

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

DevPipeline, Utah’s only competency-based software apprenticeship and one that has a 100% employment rate of graduates, has been named the recipient of the Corporate Community Champion Award at the 2025 Utah Philanthropy Day celebration. DevPipeline, which has a location at the Innovation Hub in Vernal, was nominated by the non-profit ‘My Story Matters’. A December […]

Uintah County Announces Rate Adjustments For Uintah Conference Center

Uintah County Announces Rate Adjustments For Uintah Conference Center

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County has announced rate adjustments for the Uintah Conference Center, a first in the decade it has been in operation. Uintah County shared the announcement on Monday, stating that the Conference Center hosts on average about 350 events each year and the increase aims to help offset rising maintenance and operational costs. “The conference […]

Excited For Shed Hunting This January? Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done

Excited For Shed Hunting This January? Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Shed hunting is a popular pastime for many but before you head outdoors, remember, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course, which is required when shed hunting between January 1st and May 31st in Utah. “During winter, big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time obtaining enough […]

Don’t Be A Victim Of Greedy Porch Pirates

Don’t Be A Victim Of Greedy Porch Pirates

Dec 16, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Porch piracy spikes this time of year as online purchases increase leading up to the holidays. Local law agencies encourage all to watch out for the greedy grinches hoping to capitalize on your online shopping. How can you spoil the porch pirates’ holiday? Don’t leave packages on your porch. One of the best ways to avoid […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Fort Duchesne

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Fort Duchesne

Dec 16, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A man with a prior DUI was arrested earlier this month in Fort Duchesne on DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer was driving when a vehicle allegedly rapidly approached from behind and began to pass the officer in the center turn lane before rapidly decelerating and pulling back into the travel […]

BLM Approves Permits To Drill In Uintah County

BLM Approves Permits To Drill In Uintah County

Dec 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment and Decision Record that authorizes approval of Applications for Permits to Drill for up to eight gas wells in Uintah County from a new well pad with an associated access road and pipelines. According to the BLM National NEPA Register, the project […]

Santa Parade In Roosevelt City This Thursday

Santa Parade In Roosevelt City This Thursday

Dec 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Santa will be parading around Roosevelt City this week for a favorite local tradition. The annual Santa Parade is happening this Thursday, December 18th, starting at 4:30pm. “Santa and his cheerful crew are hitting the streets of Roosevelt, spreading joy to all the good boys and girls,” shares their announcement. The big man in red […]

Vernal Chamber Awards Pete Morphy With Outstanding Public Service Award

Vernal Chamber Awards Pete Morphy With Outstanding Public Service Award

Dec 15, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce announced that this Quarter’s Outstanding Public Service Award recipient is Pete Morphy. “Pete has built a life centered on family, community, faith, and service,” shares the announcement. After serving a two-year church mission to Brazil, Pete married his wife Kati Labrum in Vernal. He graduated from USU and went […]