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Senator Curtis FIRE SMART Act Aims To Help Rural Areas

Senator Curtis FIRE SMART Act Aims To Help Rural Areas

Jun 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator John Curtis is part of a team that introduced the FIRE SMART Act, aimed to help rural areas like the Uintah Basin. Thursday’s release from Curtis’ office shares that the legislation would help build rural communities’ resiliency by optimizing water infrastructure to provide the […]

Vernal City Revised Water Rates Adopted

Vernal City Revised Water Rates Adopted

Jun 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City announced this week that, after a thorough review of community feedback, Vernal City Council has officially adopted the updated water rate structure outlined in Ordinance 2026-14. “Under the adopted structure, water rates will include a meter-based monthly base charge with no water included, along with tiered volume rates based on actual water use,” […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Requests Tips From Public

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Requests Tips From Public

Jun 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Law enforcement continues to investigate livestock theft in the region and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for some feedback. On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office shared images on social media of a white four door truck pulling a trailer and asked if anyone recognized the vehicle pictured. “This vehicle may be connected […]

Duchesne Fire Department Offers Fireworks Safety PSA

Duchesne Fire Department Offers Fireworks Safety PSA

Jun 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Fire Department makes community education a priority and most recently has shared an important fireworks safety message and reminder. Did you know that sparklers are a leading cause of fireworks injuries in children? Understanding the temperature helps illustrate the risk, shares the announcement. Sparklers burn at approximately 1,200°F. For perspective, glass melts at […]

Exceptional Rodeo Kicks Off Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Fun

Exceptional Rodeo Kicks Off Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Fun

Jun 18, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Superheroes and their families helped kick off the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo last night during the Exceptional Rodeo held each year for special needs community members of all ages. Area rodeo royalty were among the volunteers at the event bringing smiles to the participants. Aubree Bastian, the Altamont Longhorn Days Princess, shared that she loves being […]

Federal Search Warrant Executed In Duchesne County For Child Porn

Federal Search Warrant Executed In Duchesne County For Child Porn

Jun 18, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested in Duchesne County this week after a federal search warrant was executed on his Duchesne County residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on June 16, agents with the FBI requested assistance executing a federal search warrant on the residence of Russell Steinke regarding information Russell had sent and received […]

Road Rage Incident Ends In Arrest And Charges

Road Rage Incident Ends In Arrest And Charges

Jun 17, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A road rage incident ended in arrest on Monday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the incident involved 27-year-old Dylan Tanner Laing who passed a truck, got in front of it, slammed on his brakes, and blew black smoke because he said the other truck had blown black smoke when he […]

Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts

Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts

Jun 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law enforcement and education efforts. “Recently, our officers worked dedicated shifts focused on E-Bike laws and safety education throughout the community,” shares the announcement. “No citations were issued during these efforts. Officers used this as an opportunity to […]

BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County

BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County

Jun 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange 24-1-722 Well Pad. The official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve nine ‘Applications for Permit to Drill’ authorizing the applicant, Middle Fork Energy Uinta LLC, to drill gas wells. The EA analyzed construction of […]

Proposed Changes To Recreation Fees On Ashley National Forest

Proposed Changes To Recreation Fees On Ashley National Forest

Jun 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday a proposal for new and increased recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest. “Recreation fees help ensure that our outdoor recreation opportunities and facilities remain available and well maintained,” says forest supervisor Kristy Groves. “It has been more than twenty years since a forest-wide proposal for fee […]