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USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

USSD1 Invites Community Eyes On Possible Water Leaks In Parks

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah Special Service District 1 reports that in recent weeks there has been an unusually high number of water line breaks and irrigation leaks throughout their park system. Current breaks have happened at Naples, Independence, Lapoint, Serenity, Ballard, Ashley Valley Community, and Remember the Maine parks, as well as at ball fields and the Uintah […]

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Tips For Avoiding Mountain Goats While Hiking

Jul 9, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some of the largest herds of mountain goats in the state are located in the Uinta Mountains and if you’re hiking in their neck of the woods, the fact is you may encounter one. If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, here are some tips from the Division of Wildlife Resources to […]

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged

Jul 8, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A new charge was recently filed against an alleged repeat DUI offender in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was dispatched on multiple reports of a reckless driver in a newer white Dodge Ram pickup truck who was observed repeatedly driving off the road and displaying inability to maintain one […]

Uintah Basin Healthcare Issues Message To Daggett County Patients

Uintah Basin Healthcare Issues Message To Daggett County Patients

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

On July 6th, Uintah Basin Healthcare issued a message to the Daggett County community, announcing that this fall they will no longer be providing clinical services within Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission released an RFQ seeking interested parties to provide clinical services in the new clinic space under construction. As a result of that […]

Hummingbird Banding Event This Month

Hummingbird Banding Event This Month

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hummingbirds are currently migrating through Utah and a group of wildlife and forest officials are providing an event in northeastern Utah for a close up look at these fascinating birds. The Division of Wildlife Resources has partnered with Ashley and Dixie Forest biologists to host a hummingbird banding demonstration in Dutch John on July 18th […]

Outlaw Trail Theater ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Opening This Month

Outlaw Trail Theater ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Opening This Month

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The community caught a glimpse of the talented cast of this year’s Outlaw Trail Theater production during the 4th of July parade in Vernal, sparking excitement for the ‘Prince of Egypt’ opening this month. Putting together a production of Broadway under the stars is Outlaw Trail’s specialty and it requires countless volunteer hours from those […]

Duchesne Fire Department Offers Lightning Safety Message

Duchesne Fire Department Offers Lightning Safety Message

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Fire Department is urging the public to make safety a top priority. This week, Duchesne Fire provided information on lightning safety and what to watch for. “No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!” shares the message. “If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you […]

Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation

Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation

Jul 8, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The suspect in a fuel theft investigation in Duchesne County was brought into custody after violations of his probation were discovered. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that someone was stealing fuel out of the tanks of equipment on a worksite in the area of Crooked Sky Lane. Investigators […]

Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A young man from Duchesne County has made the community proud with his national success in bull riding. Billy Lewis won the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last month making him the Junior High Bull Riding World Champion as a 14-year-old. Billy competed as an 8th grader from Roosevelt. He’s been riding […]

1776 Service Hours Goal Surpassed

1776 Service Hours Goal Surpassed

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A challenge to complete 1,776 hours of service as a community before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th was accomplished and exceeded. UBTech President Aaron Weight issued the invitation to the community in March which was inspired by the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. “When we launched this challenge, I knew our […]