BLM Approves Well Pad Oil Development For Scout Energy Management
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the V1 Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill authorizing applicant Scout Energy Management to horizontally drill oil wells from the Vernon Well Pad.
via Basin NowVernalNovember 5, 2026
Vernal Rotary Club Coat Drive Success; Focus Shifts To Santa’s Community Effort
The Rotary Club of Vernal has succeeded in warming community members as winter approaches and will now focus on warming hearts through Santa’s Community Effort. Their annual coat drive on Tuesday distributed hundreds of coats and gear for free to all who attended.
via Basin NowVernalNovember 5, 2026
Duchesne County USU Extension Receives Community Partnership Grant
Duchesne County’s USU Extension has received a Community Partnership grant in support of its Utah Voices in Agriculture program. The Western AgCredit grant was presented by Darcy Flores of Western AgCredit’s Roosevelt branch.
via Basin NowDuchesneNovember 5, 2026
‘Blue tsunami’ hits Utah: House Republicans on pace to lose 17 seats, breaking supermajority
Utah News Dispatch By the time Utah’s election night results were posted at 9 p.m. Tuesday, it was already clear that Democrats were sweeping the nation in a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Though margins indicated Democrats here were performing far better than they usually do, Utah’s congressional races largely came down as expected.
via Castle Country RadioPriceNovember 5, 2026
Lehi Planning Commission to Consider Multiple Development Requests
The Lehi Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider several development requests, including a new residential subdivision and a drive-thru permit for a local bank.
LehiNovember 5, 2026
David George Thompson – November 3 2026
David George Thompson passed away peacefully November 3, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, devotion to family, and service to others. Born on February 19, 1942, in Beaver, Utah, to Warren E. Thompson and Mable Marie Branin, David’s early years were spent in Beaver before his family moved to Orem, Utah.
via Castle Country RadioOremNovember 5, 2026