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Vernal City Invites Community Feedback Through Text Message

Vernal City Invites Community Feedback Through Text Message

Jan 30, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Social media can be a great tool for sharing information but it’s not always the best mode of direct communication. Vernal City has announced that they can now receive communication from the public through text message. “Vernal City wants to hear from you! We appreciate the feedback on social media; however, it is not the […]

Two Men Arrested After Officers Find Over 700 Fentanyl Pills In Vehicle

Two Men Arrested After Officers Find Over 700 Fentanyl Pills In Vehicle

Jan 30, 2024 · Basin Now · News

On January 26th, officers with the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strikeforce and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were informed of a vehicle seen leaving a known drug distribution residence in another jurisdiction. The vehicle was registered to a Myton man and the vehicle was located by Duchesne County officers traveling on Highway 40 eastbound. A traffic […]

Vernal City Manager Presents 2023 In Review

Vernal City Manager Presents 2023 In Review

Jan 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a full house at the Vernal City employee appreciation dinner last week where employees were recognized for their service. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion took the opportunity to present a 2023 year in review outlining progress on projects, changes, and data for the year. Some of the details include the following: Vernal Police […]

2024 Burbot Bash Removes Over 3100 Burbot And 319 Lake Trout

2024 Burbot Bash Removes Over 3100 Burbot And 319 Lake Trout

Jan 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was another epic year for the annual Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The 2024 event had 801 participants between 243 teams and the competition saw over 3,100 burbot removed from the fishery! There was also a category for removing lake trout of which 319 were caught. Event organizers reported that this was the […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warn Of Scammers Hitting Locals

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warn Of Scammers Hitting Locals

Jan 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Scammers continue to find victims in the region as they pretend to be from the United States Postal Service. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm and warning local citizens. “Sad to say, scam calls are increasing every day and they are getting more resourceful than ever,” shares the announcement. “This scammer is […]

Students Impress At USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science Fair

Students Impress At USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science Fair

Jan 29, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Conference Center was full of energy and great minds last week at the Utah State University Uintah Basin Science Fair for local middle school students. The students who placed in the top three in Biological Science, Physical Science, Social Science, and Engineering in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade divisions have qualified to […]

Details On Duchesne Branch Library Temporary Closure/Construction Timeline

Details On Duchesne Branch Library Temporary Closure/Construction Timeline

Jan 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Further details have been shared about the temporary closure coming up for the Duchesne Branch Library that is housed in a county building scheduled for a major remodel project in 2024. The latest Duchesne Branch newsletter shares that the closure will last for nearly 7 months beginning on April 1st and running through mid-November. Library […]

Ashley National Forest Final Forest Plan EIS And Record Of Decision

Ashley National Forest Final Forest Plan EIS And Record Of Decision

Jan 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Forest Plan and Record of Decision. This is the result of an over 6 year collaborative effort aimed at guiding the Forest’s management decisions for the next 15 years. “Our current land management plan was implemented in 1986. Since that […]

Volunteers Reach Goal During Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ Event

Volunteers Reach Goal During Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ Event

Jan 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every year, the employees of the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and their families put on hair nets and unite in a worthy cause. The group has been participating in the Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ event since 2017, reaching amazing goals from year to year. This year, their goal was to pack 60,000 meals to be […]

Know Before You Go; Snowmobile Safety Tips

Know Before You Go; Snowmobile Safety Tips

Jan 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Recent snowmobile accidents have had devastating consequences this month in the Strawberry Reservoir area. Within a matter of a few weeks, there were multiple snowmobile related injuries and 2 deaths. So what can be done to improve safety and prevent catastrophe? All are asked to take to heart the following snowmobile safety tips: Know the […]

Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scammer Calls

Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scammer Calls

Jan 26, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

We all know about death and taxes but it would be safe to say we can also add scam calls to that list of unavoidable things. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office is the latest to remind the public to beware of callers claiming to be law enforcement and instructing you to send money or gift […]