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Ashley National Forest Reminds All That Christmas Tree Topping Is Illegal

Ashley National Forest Reminds All That Christmas Tree Topping Is Illegal

Nov 29, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest made Christmas Tree cutting permits available starting in early November and the bad behavior of some is requiring a major reminder for all. There have been reports of people illegally topping trees this year and Ashley National Forest is asking the public to reference the Christmas tree permit rules attached to every […]

Parade of Lights Winners Announced

Parade of Lights Winners Announced

Nov 29, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Parade of Lights had a wonderful turnout on Friday evening in Vernal. “The Parade of Lights warmed my heart with the floats and people glowing with lights and sharing their happiness and joy,” shares community member Marianne Touron. “Candy canes were given out and the fire dancers and fireworks were fantastic. It was wonderful […]

Vernal Man Who Entered US Capitol Building Sentenced

Vernal Man Who Entered US Capitol Building Sentenced

Nov 29, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal man who entered the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021, has been sentenced in a federal court. Landon Manwaring and his mother Susan Manwaring traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in rallies supporting Donald Trump and on January 6th they followed the crowd that marched to the U.S. […]

Get Ready For #LightUpDuchesne2022

Get Ready For #LightUpDuchesne2022

Nov 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is plenty of Christmas spirit in Duchesne each year so it is no surprise that there will be the Light Up Duchesne competition once again this year. All are invited to decorate their house for the holidays in order to enter the competition. Residents can drive around town and take a photo of your […]

Battery Storage Project Coming To Uintah County

Battery Storage Project Coming To Uintah County

Nov 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A company called Revolve Renewable Power Corp. has released details on their Battery Storage project coming to Uintah County. “The project is the Company’s first stand-alone battery storage project under development in the US, which is a fast-growing segment of the energy market in the country,” shares the announcement. “The project site already benefits from […]

Utah Senator Mike Lee

Utah Senator Mike Lee

Nov 23, 2022 · Basin Now · Meet the Candidates

Senator Mike Lee campain visit to the Uintah Basin. Issues facing Uintah Basin citizens including, inflation, domestic energy production on public lands were discussed. Interview aired on KVEL 11-1-22

UBTech First Tech College In Utah To Adopt A Mascot

UBTech First Tech College In Utah To Adopt A Mascot

Nov 23, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s official! UBTech is the first tech college in the state to adopt a college mascot and that mascot is the Titans. The selection process has been a lengthy one that included gathering feedback from UBTech students as well as surveying alumni, employees, and the public. Armed with positive feedback, the UBTech Board of Trustees […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Nov 23, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Workforce Services released updated unemployment data this week. Daggett County unemployment stayed at 4.4 percent, which is up from 3.7 percent in October 2021. Duchesne County also stayed the same from the month before at 2.9 percent unemployment, down from 3.9 percent in October 2021. Uintah County unemployment moved up one-tenth […]