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Government Shutdown Avoided; Utah Lawmakers Share Why They Voted NO
A government shutdown was avoided on Friday after the House easily voted through a resolution in a 366-34 vote followed by the Senate approving the resolution in an 85-11 vote. Among the votes against were lawmakers from Utah. Following the vote, Senator Mike Lee...
Investigation Reveals Cause of Yellow Lake Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has released the results of the investigation of the Yellow Lake Fire that started September 28th and burned 33,173 acres this fall. The following statement has been released by the Forest Service: “An investigation conducted by the United...
Cameron Beech Officially Appointed As 8th District Judge
The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court, filling the vacancy created by Judge Clark McClellan’s retirement. Cameron Beech was an attorney at Campbell Williams Beech & Hall and also Vernal City’s hearing and variance...
Ice Fishing Tournaments On The Calendar
The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced the ice fishing tournaments on the calendar for 2025. Hosted by the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the DWR, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, the Burbot Bash will be...
BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Pushed Through
The Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs area that has been hotly resisted by local leaders and Wyoming residents for years, has been finalized by the Bureau of Land Management. The Record of Decision was signed and released on Friday and Wyoming Governor...
Sub For Seniors Delivers Christmas Cheer To Over 400 Homebound Seniors
A hard working crew of volunteers made up of many groups from the community have put in hours at the Golden Age Center this week ahead of the big Sub For Seniors delivery operation that took place on Thursday. This year, 800 bags of gifts and food were assembled,...
Irene Hansen Building Unveiled
A surprise presented to outgoing Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen at her retirement celebration last week left her totally speechless as those gathered showed their support. The old county building in Duchesne City that has been remodeled to house the Gateway...
Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed
The gates on the Vernal Ranger District close today, December 20th, to allow for over-the-snow travel for the winter. Taylor Mountain Road, Red Cloud, and White Cloud Loop roads are groomed for over the snow travel. The gates that will be closed include: Red Cloud...
Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands
Representative John Curtis introduced what he categorizes as a forward-thinking bill on Thursday that is designed to unlock renewable energy potential by allowing wind and solar projects to be co-located on existing federal energy leases. This legislation gives...
Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award
Vernal City is among the recipients of an award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Vernal City is one of 7 winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance. “This award recognizes innovative programs that provide creative solutions to...
No Charges Being Filed Against Accused Duchesne High School Basketball Players
No charges will be filed in an alleged sexual assault case that was made public in May and involved the Duchesne High School basketball team. At the time, it was confirmed that multiple players from the Duchesne team were investigated in connection with an alleged...
Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check
A woman on probation in Duchesne County was arrested after failing a compliance check last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers located heroin at the residence as well as alcohol and drug paraphernalia. 40-year-old Tiara Prisbey admitted to...
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