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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 […]

Bureau Of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Report

Bureau Of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Report

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation provided an update on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Monday, July 6th. Their announcement shared that as of the end of the day on July 5th, Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6014.79 feet, which amounts to 75 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of June was […]

SkillsUSA Competitors Bring Home Gold And Silver Medals From Nationals

SkillsUSA Competitors Bring Home Gold And Silver Medals From Nationals

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Students from UBTech brought home Gold and Silver medals from the 2026 National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. This week’s announcement from UBTech shares that students brought home three gold medals and two silver medals, competing against the top students from across the country in rigorous, industry-driven contests. Leading the national medalists, Lucas […]

Man Charged With Assault After Attack In Vernal

Man Charged With Assault After Attack In Vernal

Jul 6, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An assault in Vernal City limits resulted in arrest late last month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a call that a man had been assaulted while asleep in his bed. The victim’s brother had broken into the room, assaulted him, and then fled the scene. The victim had a laceration […]