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Duchesne Fire Department Offers Lightning Safety Message

Duchesne Fire Department Offers Lightning Safety Message

Jul 8, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Fire Department is urging the public to make safety a top priority. This week, Duchesne Fire provided information on lightning safety and what to watch for. “No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!” shares the message. “If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you […]

Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation

Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation

Jul 8, 2026 · Basin Now · News

The suspect in a fuel theft investigation in Duchesne County was brought into custody after violations of his probation were discovered. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that someone was stealing fuel out of the tanks of equipment on a worksite in the area of Crooked Sky Lane. Investigators […]

Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A young man from Duchesne County has made the community proud with his national success in bull riding. Billy Lewis won the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last month making him the Junior High Bull Riding World Champion as a 14-year-old. Billy competed as an 8th grader from Roosevelt. He’s been riding […]

1776 Service Hours Goal Surpassed

1776 Service Hours Goal Surpassed

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A challenge to complete 1,776 hours of service as a community before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th was accomplished and exceeded. UBTech President Aaron Weight issued the invitation to the community in March which was inspired by the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. “When we launched this challenge, I knew our […]

Bureau Of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Report

Bureau Of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Report

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Reclamation provided an update on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Monday, July 6th. Their announcement shared that as of the end of the day on July 5th, Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6014.79 feet, which amounts to 75 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of June was […]

SkillsUSA Competitors Bring Home Gold And Silver Medals From Nationals

SkillsUSA Competitors Bring Home Gold And Silver Medals From Nationals

Jul 7, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Students from UBTech brought home Gold and Silver medals from the 2026 National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. This week’s announcement from UBTech shares that students brought home three gold medals and two silver medals, competing against the top students from across the country in rigorous, industry-driven contests. Leading the national medalists, Lucas […]

Man Charged With Assault After Attack In Vernal

Man Charged With Assault After Attack In Vernal

Jul 6, 2026 · Basin Now · News

An assault in Vernal City limits resulted in arrest late last month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a call that a man had been assaulted while asleep in his bed. The victim’s brother had broken into the room, assaulted him, and then fled the scene. The victim had a laceration […]

UDOT: Longer Wait Time Coming For Indian Canyon Construction

UDOT: Longer Wait Time Coming For Indian Canyon Construction

Jul 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation has announced that beginning July 13, drivers should plan for longer wait times through the Highway 191 Indian Canyon construction. These will be roughly 30-minute delays, as crews begin work in new areas throughout the canyon. “Through July, drivers may encounter two traffic-control zones as crews work on the north […]

Red Creek Reservoir On Emergency List With Increased Fishing Limits

Red Creek Reservoir On Emergency List With Increased Fishing Limits

Jul 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County reservoir has made a list of Utah waterbodies with emergency changes to daily fishing limits. The announcement states that “due to current low water levels from construction projects and ongoing drought impacts, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing limits at seven waterbodies in Utah, […]

New Oil And Gas Wells Approved In Northeast Utah

New Oil And Gas Wells Approved In Northeast Utah

Jul 6, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved new oil and gas wells in northeast Utah. The Reno 1 Well Pad was authorized three Applications for Permit to applicant Scout Energy Management LLC to drill up to three additional wells for a total of six. The project location is on BLM-administered lands approximately […]