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The 2026 midterm election includes several state offices relevant to Uintah Basin residents. Those that have filed for State Senate District #20 are incumbent Republican Party candidate Ronald Winterton and Forward Party candidate Annette McRae. Those that have filed for State House District #67 are Republican Party candidates JR Bird, Gina Gagon, and Yvonne Jensen, […]
The man arrested during a search warrant issued in Duchesne County last month has been charged with murder. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the Duchesne County property on December 28th searching for the second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting that took place on December 27th. The suspect, 25-year-old […]
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has released updated employment numbers, reflecting data for November 2025. No October data was compiled due to the lapse in federal appropriations during the fall. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2025 increased an estimated 1% across the prior 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 18,500 jobs […]
A 501(c)(3) focused on improving life in the Flaming Gorge area has been grateful for recent support. The January Daggett County Fence Post shared that the Flaming Gorge Community Foundation recently received a $2,000 donation from the ‘Church and Dwight’s Employee Giving Fund’. “We would like to thank the employees of ‘Church and Dwight’ who […]
Today is the final day to submit comments on the Environmental Assessment of the Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest is planning to build a new compressor station adjacent to the existing Clay Basin Meter Station. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prepared the Environmental Assessment (EA) and public comments […]
Local officials have also commented on the expansion of Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc. (IRRX) in Uintah County. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced last week their agreement with IRRX that offers tax benefits for the company’s expansion and investment in Utah estimated at $87,475,555 over the next 6 years. “The Uintah County Commission […]
A probation check in Duchesne City resulted in arrest for new drug violations. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers performing the compliance check located Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, 9 Suboxone strips without a prescription, and marijuana. 44-year-old Presley Neria was brought into custody. He now faces new charges, including 2 counts of 3rd Degree Felony […]
Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc (IRRX) has been awarded a post-performance tax reduction by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity thanks to its expansion in Uintah County. IRRX projects to add 40 new, high paying jobs tied to the Uinta Basin Railway project with an investment of over $87 million dollars in Utah in the […]
The amazing volunteers of Duchesne County Search and Rescue were honored last week at their annual banquet. “In 2025, these dedicated volunteers completed over 400 search hours and logged an impressive 272 hours of training, continually sharpening their skills so they are ready whenever the call comes,” shares the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. “…These individuals […]
Private landowners can now enter into voluntary partnerships with the Division of Wildlife Resources as part of efforts to enhance big game and turkey populations. The wildlife board voted in favor of the new rule that is expected to benefit both wildlife and the landowner by providing direct payments for forage or crops used by […]
Inspired by similar offerings around the state, a warming center is opening in Vernal this week and volunteers are needed. The ‘Heart of the Basin Warming Center’ will provide a warm location during the cold nighttime hours at 65 East 100 North with plans to start operation this Friday. The ‘Heart of the Basin’ mission […]
The Cottonwood Apartments in Roosevelt were without power on Sunday after a fight ended in an arrest for property destruction, assault and DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a couple fighting led to the woman, identified as Esperanza Martinez, getting into her boyfriend’s truck and ramming it into her car, running over the […]