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Vernal City announced this week that, after a thorough review of community feedback, Vernal City Council has officially adopted the updated water rate structure outlined in Ordinance 2026-14. “Under the adopted structure, water rates will include a meter-based monthly base charge with no water included, along with tiered volume rates based on actual water use,” […]
Law enforcement continues to investigate livestock theft in the region and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for some feedback. On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office shared images on social media of a white four door truck pulling a trailer and asked if anyone recognized the vehicle pictured. “This vehicle may be connected […]
The Duchesne Fire Department makes community education a priority and most recently has shared an important fireworks safety message and reminder. Did you know that sparklers are a leading cause of fireworks injuries in children? Understanding the temperature helps illustrate the risk, shares the announcement. Sparklers burn at approximately 1,200°F. For perspective, glass melts at […]
Superheroes and their families helped kick off the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo last night during the Exceptional Rodeo held each year for special needs community members of all ages. Area rodeo royalty were among the volunteers at the event bringing smiles to the participants. Aubree Bastian, the Altamont Longhorn Days Princess, shared that she loves being […]
A man was arrested in Duchesne County this week after a federal search warrant was executed on his Duchesne County residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on June 16, agents with the FBI requested assistance executing a federal search warrant on the residence of Russell Steinke regarding information Russell had sent and received […]
A road rage incident ended in arrest on Monday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the incident involved 27-year-old Dylan Tanner Laing who passed a truck, got in front of it, slammed on his brakes, and blew black smoke because he said the other truck had blown black smoke when he […]
With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law enforcement and education efforts. “Recently, our officers worked dedicated shifts focused on E-Bike laws and safety education throughout the community,” shares the announcement. “No citations were issued during these efforts. Officers used this as an opportunity to […]
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange 24-1-722 Well Pad. The official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve nine ‘Applications for Permit to Drill’ authorizing the applicant, Middle Fork Energy Uinta LLC, to drill gas wells. The EA analyzed construction of […]
Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday a proposal for new and increased recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest. “Recreation fees help ensure that our outdoor recreation opportunities and facilities remain available and well maintained,” says forest supervisor Kristy Groves. “It has been more than twenty years since a forest-wide proposal for fee […]
A Red Flag Warning is in effect. National Weather Service reports that the area includes the eastern Uinta Basin, Book Cliffs, and Colorado River Basin. It remains in effect until 9pm today with gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels for fire weather anticipated. Wind gusts could be up to 45 miles per hour, […]
A traffic stop in Duchesne County ended in arrest last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was initiated for a speed violation on SR-121 near 3880 North on June 11th around 6:55pm. The driver admitted his driver license was suspended, he didn’t have insurance, and he had an open container […]
The Bureau of Reclamation released its ‘June 24-Month Study’ on Monday. The Bureau of Reclamation shares that “the study continues to rely on operational assumptions using the soon-expiring operating guidelines, and as a result, projects Lake Powell reaching minimum power pool in spring 2027. This outcome is not a reflection of recent drought response actions, […]