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Vernal City Accepting Bids On American Dream Subdivision Improvements

Vernal City Accepting Bids On American Dream Subdivision Improvements

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City has invited bids on the American Dream Subdivision Improvements project. “The project consists of demolition, utility relocation, and public infrastructure improvements necessary to complete the American Dream Subdivision. Work includes abandoning and modifying existing water, sanitary sewer, electrical, telecommunications, and natural gas utilities while maintaining service to existing customers where required.” This project […]

Little Horse Fire Starts Tuesday Southwest Of Fruitland

Little Horse Fire Starts Tuesday Southwest Of Fruitland

Aug 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A new wildfire started in Duchesne County on Tuesday and winds have slowed down firefighting efforts. The initial report from Utah Fire Info at 4:15pm estimated the Little Horse Fire burning southwest of Fruitland at 10 acres and growing due to gusty winds. The second Utah Fire Info report at 7pm on Tuesday estimated the […]

Take Precautions As West Nile Virus Season Starts Up

Take Precautions As West Nile Virus Season Starts Up

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the state data has been slow to be updated, some local officials have indicated that there have been mosquito pools in the area that have tested positive for West Nile Virus which means it is time to take precautions against it. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services always encourages the public to […]

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming To Museum Of Uintah County

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming To Museum Of Uintah County

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Smithsonian exhibit is coming to the Museum of Uintah County. The ‘Voices & Votes: Democracy in America’ traveling exhibit explores the American democracy and is traveling to five Utah communities over the next year with the next display at the Museum of Uintah County from August 15th through October 17th. This is part of […]

Closure In Place As Native Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project Get Underway

Closure In Place As Native Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project Get Underway

Aug 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The temporary closure is now in place for the Ashley National Forest’s Fall Creek drainage area due to the Division of Wildlife Resources native cutthroat trout restoration project. The area is closed through at least August 6th and covers everything within 20 feet of Fall Creek, its tributaries, and Anderson and Phinney Lakes. “The treatments […]

Human Caused Grass Hollow Fire Near Fruitland On Saturday

Human Caused Grass Hollow Fire Near Fruitland On Saturday

Aug 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A wildfire near Fruitland spread quickly and was also quickly contained over the weekend in Duchesne County. Utah Fire Info announced the new start of the Grass Hollow Fire at 5:30pm on August 1st. It was estimated at 2 to 3 acres and was actively spreading north of Highway 40 and west of Duchesne. Firefighters […]

Canadian Phosphate Limited Acquires Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project

Canadian Phosphate Limited Acquires Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project

Aug 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Canadian Phosphate Limited announced last week that they have completed acquisition of 100% interest in the Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project from Revival Gold Inc. and Utah Mineral Resources LLC. Canadian Phosphate’s Managing Director and CEO Daniel Gleeson says the acquisition of Diamond Mountain project is an important step in Canadian Phosphate’s strategy to become a […]

Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Modernize Rural Road Maps

Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Modernize Rural Road Maps

Aug 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis is a sponsor on a new bill aimed at helping rural areas. Curtis and Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona introduced the Modernizing Access to Public Roads (MAP Roads) Act last week as bipartisan legislation aimed at helping states and counties digitize local road networks, improve navigation, strengthen emergency response, and support rural […]