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Mayor Corey Foley Visits 4th Grade Class To Recognize Civic Engagement

Mayor Corey Foley Visits 4th Grade Class To Recognize Civic Engagement

Apr 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local 4th grade class had a special visitor last week after an impactful class learning experience. Mr. Wall’s class at Ashley Elementary recently learned about peaceful protest and finding ways to use your voice respectfully during a unit on the American Revolution. They decided to apply their new knowledge by writing thoughtful letters in […]

Uintah County Considers Property Purchase During Special Work Session

Uintah County Considers Property Purchase During Special Work Session

Apr 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah County Commission is exploring the purchase of property for future growth of certain county operations. During a special work session on April 24th, the Commission discussed the potential purchase of property located at 1170 East Main Street. “The intent behind this discussion is straightforward: ensuring the County Road Department has the space it […]

DNM Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts

DNM Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts

Apr 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Dinosaur National Monument is seeking volunteers as campground hosts for the 2026 season. “Hosts support visitor services, help with river trip check-out compliance, and complete basic custodial tasks at either the Split Mountain or Green River Campground on the Utah side of the monument…Hosts may occasionally assist with wildlife encounters, search and rescue support, wildfire […]

State Republican Party Convention Results

State Republican Party Convention Results

Apr 27, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Republican Party held their State Convention on Saturday. Incumbent candidates Ron Winterton for Senate District 20 and Scott Chew for House District 68 are the Republican Nominees by acclamation. For House District 67, JR Bird became the Republican Nominee with 88.8% of the votes over Yvonne Jensen with 11.1%. In Round 1 for […]

Public Hearing Scheduled On Nine Mile Data LLC Conditional Use Permit

Public Hearing Scheduled On Nine Mile Data LLC Conditional Use Permit

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Public Notice has been given that the Duchesne County Commission is holding a Public Hearing to consider several appeals related to the proposed Nine Mile Data Center. Moreen Henderson and Diana Meacham Davies are listed as having appealed the Duchesne County Planning Commission decision made on April 2nd to approve the Nine Mile Data LLC […]

Senator John Curtis: We Still Aren’t Doing Enough To Prevent Wildfire

Senator John Curtis: We Still Aren’t Doing Enough To Prevent Wildfire

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Senator John Curtis and California Senator Alex Padilla are sounding the alarm in the nation’s capital that enough is not being done to prevent the next devastating wildfire. “This isn’t a tragedy confined by state lines; it’s a crisis across the entire American West, as fire seasons continue to lengthen and intensify,” they share. […]

BLM Gas Lease Sale

BLM Gas Lease Sale

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management announced on April 23rd an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 24, 2026, to offer 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres in Utah, much of which are in Uintah County. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in January 2026 and held a public comment period […]

Rough Rider Shooting Complex Closure Extended

Rough Rider Shooting Complex Closure Extended

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The closure of the Rough Rider Shooting Complex has been extended. “We are excited for the expansion to the gun range and know you will love it too!” shares the Roosevelt City announcement. “With the amount of work happening on site, the gates will need to stay locked for the time being…We appreciate your patience […]

Time For Local Community Cleaning

Time For Local Community Cleaning

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vibes of spring cleaning are in the air and community members are invited to do their part to put some sparkle and shine wherever they can. Vernal City announced this week they are hosting the Annual Downtown Cleanup on Friday, May 1st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to help freshen up Main Street from 100 […]

Duchesne County Commission Sends Message To Congress On Permitting Reform

Duchesne County Commission Sends Message To Congress On Permitting Reform

Apr 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission is sending a message to Congress on the need for permitting reform as they announce their endorsement of the SPEED Act and any similar permitting reform legislation. The SPEED Act stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development. “The stakes could not be higher – and the data bears that out,” […]

Arrest Made After Property Stolen In Duchesne County

Arrest Made After Property Stolen In Duchesne County

Apr 23, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An arrest was made on Sunday after officers received a report of stolen property in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the property owner “reported that a white pickup with a bed rack had come onto the property. While on the property the driver of the vehicle got out and attached to […]

UDNR Water Report

UDNR Water Report

Apr 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on water and the lack of it in the state. The April 21st update reports that Utah’s snowpack is the lowest on record and peaked three weeks early. The state’s peak was on March 9th at 8.4 inches. Water conservation remains critical as water managers […]