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Duchesne County School District Online Registration Open

Duchesne County School District Online Registration Open

Jul 29, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ready or not, it’s time to think about back to school preparations. Duchesne County School District announced this week that the DCSD Online Registration System is now open though it is important to note that class lists and schedules are not finalized at this time and are subject to change. The parent portal can be […]

Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window

Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window

Jul 29, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the officer could smell marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The officer asked about the smell and the driver stated that she was smoking a joint and handed the joint to a 17-year-old passenger […]

Highway 6 Fatal Crash

Highway 6 Fatal Crash

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Officials are urging all travelers to stay aware of motorcycles on the roadway after a fatal accident on US-6 on Pioneer Day. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Thursday, July 24th, at approximately 7:01 pm, a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville stopped at a stop sign preparing to turn west/left onto Highway 6. The driver failed to […]

West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools

West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

West Nile Virus season is underway with multiple counties reporting activity, including in northeastern Utah. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitos and so mosquito pools are tested for the virus by officials. So far in the month of July, Uintah County has reported 3 positive mosquito pools along with Box Elder, Cache, Salt Lake, […]

Uintah School District Announces New Technology Policy to Comply With Law

Uintah School District Announces New Technology Policy to Comply With Law

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has announced that starting this school year, students won’t be allowed to use their phones, smartwatches, or similar tech during class time, in compliance with Utah law and a new Uintah School District policy. In Uintah School District Elementary Schools: there will be NO use of phones, smartwatches, or similar tech allowed during […]

If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately

If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting helpers in the fight against an invasive lanternfly infestation. “Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops,” shares the announcement. “If you spot one, squash it immediately! Every kill helps protect our environment…The spotted lanternfly is a hitchhiking […]

Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp

Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp

Jul 28, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Library is bringing back a favorite activity to finish off the summer. It’s almost time for Stuffy Day Camp! Bring your child’s favorite stuffy or toy for a day camp at the library and prove that school doesn’t have to be scary. Registration is now open and closes on August 11th. Then just […]

Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure

Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City issued a letter to residents and taxpayers in response to questions and concerns from the public after learning a popular local restaurant had its business license revoked. The letter, dated July 17th, states that the revocation of the business license for Moonshine Steakhouse LLC, operating as The Valley Steakhouse, became necessary after the […]

Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off

Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water difficulties in Myton City continue as the City works to repair lines and address issues. Scheduled water outages have become common with residents used to storing water for use during disruptions of several hours to even longer. All that has led to a longer and needed disruption. The announcement states that Myton City will […]

Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project

Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A public hearing is coming up to review the environmental draft of the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. “The project proposes a 1.9-mile paved multi-use path that will repurpose the existing Steinaker Service Canal service corridor to create a safe, scenic route for walking, biking, and other non-motorized uses,” shares the announcement. “The proposed trail […]

Forest Service Releases Decision On High Uintas Sheep Grazing

Forest Service Releases Decision On High Uintas Sheep Grazing

Jul 25, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement on July 23rd regarding sheep grazing in the High Uintas. The Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests each have 5 allotments covering an area of approximately 160,928 acres. “Livestock grazing would be authorized using Forest Plan direction to meet or […]