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Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Fire Danger Alert has been issued locally. Ashley National Forest announced that the local forest area has entered very high fire danger. “While the Forest has not implemented fire restrictions at this time, many of the surrounding areas have,” shares the announcement. “If you build a campfire, do not leave it unattended. Remember to […]

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 30-day comment period is now open for the Environmental Assessment of the proposed Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex. The announcement states that the “Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing to construct a new shooting range complex on land owned by Roosevelt City that consists of the following ranges: 1,000-yard rifle range; 200-yard rifle […]

Vernal Man Who Threatened Youth At Christian Camp Arrested In Texas

Vernal Man Who Threatened Youth At Christian Camp Arrested In Texas

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal man who was an ex-employee of a youth camp in Texas was arrested on June 20th outside the camp after making threats. According to Livingston Police Department in Texas, local agencies worked together to stop a threat to children and staff at Camp Cho-Yeh that was made by Mario Bernal of Vernal, Utah. […]

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Secretary of Agriculture

Jul 1, 2025 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

The interview with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins focuses on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ working its way through Congress right now. Secretary Rollins talks about what is in the bill, emphasizing that it includes a lot of great changes across the board but especially for the agricultur

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Central Utah Water

Jul 1, 2025 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

Amanda Strack shares that they are working to be better partners with those here in the Uintah Basin and provides details on rebates and incentives available when it comes to water. A landscape conversion rebate offers $1.50 per square foot for lawn replacement while converting irrigation to a drip

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Duchesne County Commissioners

Jul 1, 2025 · Basin Now · Public Affairs

The Duchesne County Master Plan is in the draft stage and your county commissioners would like your input. Duchesne County Commissioners Greg Miles, Jeff Chugg and Tracy Killian discuss the master plan and investments needed in infrastructure to meet the future demands over the next 5 to 10 years. V

One structure Lost In Hanna Fire In Duchesne County

One structure Lost In Hanna Fire In Duchesne County

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

One structure was lost in a wildfire that started on June 27th in Duchesne County. According to Utah Fire Info, the Hanna Fire is under investigation but was human caused. Initially the wildfire was being called the Tabiona Fire but it was soon changed because it is close to the town of Hanna. The structure […]

Local Sightings Prompt Reminder To Stay Bear Aware

Local Sightings Prompt Reminder To Stay Bear Aware

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There have been multiple local bear sightings and incidences of bears getting into camp sites. The DWR encourages all to get educated and stay Bear Aware. “Even though they’re incredibly strong and surprisingly fast, black bears will typically do everything they can to avoid people,” shares DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois. “When a bear […]

Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled

Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged killer has been arrested. The FBI issued a press release on Friday, sharing that the FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the homicide […]